BLIND SCIENTIST TOOLS

An open red cartoon toolbox filled with various tools. The encyclopedia of tools and methods displayed below helped me throughout my academic journey from being a student to becoming a Professor of Bioengineering. These informational cards will provide you with informative notes, my experiences, and guidance, from working with access assistants to choosing hardware. Some of the information on this page is drawn from an article in the Journal of Chemical Education, which is linked below. My hope is that sharing these tools may also help you, whether you are blind or seeking ways to help a blind student or colleague.
The Influence of a Blind Professor in a Bioengineering Course
Implementation Of Protocols To Enable Doctoral Training In Physical And Computational Chemistry Of A Blind Graduate Student
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WHAT ARE THE TOOLS I USE?

How Do I Use These Tools As...

A Student?

Taking Classes

> Lectures and Presentations
> Professors
> Tests
> Individual Studying

How To Take Notes

> Note Taker Profile
> Estabilishing Communication
> Organization and Saving
> Types of Notetaking

Getting a PhD

> CUMES
> Oral Qualifiers
> Defense
> Writing a Thesis

Presenting

> PowerPoints
> Memorizing
> Audience Interaction
A Researcher?

Learning New Concepts

> Visualizing Data And Results
> Learning to Ask the Right Questions
> Acquiring Information
> Lithophanes
> Swell Forms

Collaborating

> Be Proactive
> Tips and Tricks

Publications

> My Process
> Preparing to Write
> Writing
> Submitting

Proposals

> My Approach
> Importance of the Process

Molecular Visualization

> Modeling Kits
> Crafting
> 3D Printing
> Bite-Sized Memorization

Coding

> Writing Code
> Programs and How I've Used Them

ACS Conference

> Scheduling
> Networking
> Getting Around

Making Research Accessible

> Alt Text
> PDF Accessibility
A Teacher?

Teaching

> My Method
> The Results

Lecture

> Preparing for Class
> Lecture Format
> Presenting Math-Focused Materials
> Virtual Classes

Office Hours

> Fielding Questions
> Working Problems
> Access Assistants and Teaching Assistants

Grading

> System
> Process
> Returning Graded Materials

Interacting with Students

> Communication
> Access Assistants

HOW CAN I ADVOCATE FOR THE TOOLS I NEED?

Finding Access Assistants

> Start Early
> Computer Skills
> Example Flier

Interviewing Access Assistants

> Interview Procedure
> Signs of a Good Access Assistant
> Signs of a Bad Access Assistant

Choosing A School

> The Disabilities Office
> Livability
> Choosing an Advisor

Advice for Advisors

> In Advance
> Have No Fear!
> Keep Equal Standards

Advice for Disability Services

> Let Them Do the Hiring
> Let the Student Have a Voice
> Hold Semesterly Coordination Meetings

Finding a Job

> Search and Organization
> Applying
> Interviewing
> Negotiating

WHAT ARE THE OTHER TOOLS THAT I ADVOCATE FOR ?

Health and Fitness Tools

> Cradle App
> Be My Eyes App
Chalks
Blackboard Duster