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Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Falling Walls ENGAGEx Ulaanbaatar international event on The Future of Learning for science engager and outreach projects will take place on Friday 7 May, 2021 via Zoom.
The virtual event will bring together Mongolian and international perspectives on Science Engagement through digital education – from exchange platforms to Virtual Reality and distance learning – with special contributions from INWES in India, Namibia, and the UK, UNICEF Mongolia, the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and GMIT.
Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement, hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation in cooperation with Robert Bosch Stiftung. The mission of Falling Walls Engage is to inspire and connect creative individuals who engage communities and actively involve the public in science to impact both sides all around the world.
Updated 2/11/2021 2:23 PM
During Black History Month, the Alzheimer s Association is highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in Alzheimer s disease research.
On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Matters of the Mind seminar will feature a discussion on this topic by Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., M.P.H., Vice President of Scientific Engagement and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimer s Association, and Crystal Glover, PH.D., Division of Behavioral Sciences Assistant Professor at Rush Medical College and Social Psychologist at the Rush Alzheimer s Disease Center.
This virtual seminar from 10 a.m. to noon will examine why it is important that study populations in clinical research reflect the diversity of the overall population, and what can happen when this is not the case. Our presenters will discuss historical and current barriers to research participation among people of color, and will share examples of innovative practices that are being emplo
February 10, 2021 at 12:34 AM
FLORHAM PARK, NJ In recognition of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter (AAGNJ) is hosting a virtual, research-based discussion, entitled “The Fundamental Role of Resources in the Pursuit of Health Equity for Dementia,” featuring keynote speaker Carl Hill, PhD, MPH, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
In the last year alone, the topic of health equity and disparities in access to critical health resources has risen to the top of the national conversation. Despite this being on the main stage throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the notion that diverse communities have more limited access to health resources is not new, particularly for those with dementia.
As someone who has a loved one that is dealing with a form of dementia and Alzheimer s, I understand the hard work that caregivers must provide to family members who are losing most of the memories and abilities to this debilitating disease. For the families involved, its a truly painful and sad experience to see someone you love slowly lose their faculties, but we all remain thankful to the many caregivers for their hard work and care.
The Dallas & Northeast Texas and Fort Worth North Central Texas chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association will present “Hope for Tomorrow,” a Black/African American Alzheimer’s caregiver conference on Saturday, February 20 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm online.