In remembrance of Dr. Hoover Rory Chan, we established the Fund In Memory of Dr. Hoover Rory Chan to help continue maintaining this invaluable online resource for vision researchers across the globe. Dr. Chan personally funded and managed CVNet from 1980 until his passing on April 30th of 2025.
The Vision Science Society (VSS) has awarded former SKERI fellow and long-time researcher and affiliate, Hoover Chan, the 25th Anniversary VSS Lifetime Service Award for his "invaluable service to the international vision science community through his tireless, continuous maintenance of CVNet [listserv], with all the technical skills, scientific knowledge and diplomacy that role has commanded over the last 40 years."
The new Executive Director of SKERI lays out his strategic vision for the institute's future and the importance of collaboration with Big Tech in improving the quality of life of blind and low-vision people.
You can watch the interview here.
Brandon Biggs, a scientist at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, delivered a groundbreaking presentation titled “Can You Read This Map: Checking Maps for ADA Accessibility” as part of the ADA National N
San Francisco, CA – March 15, 2025 – Researchers from the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute played a key role in the 2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
Thanks to a 2024 grant from the Cognitive Science Society's Broadening Participation in Cognitive Science Initiative, the S-K Techincal File is getting an upgrade!
Students from Skyline High School in Oakland, CA visited Smith-Kettlewell to learn about applications and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for assistive technology.
Brandon Biggs, CEO of XR Navigation, will present at Sight Tech Global 2024 in the section Founders and Investors: Tales and Tips from the Start-up World. His talk is scheduled for December 4th at 8:43 am PT.
Bandon Biggs will be at the 27th Accessing Higher Ground Conference on November 13th at 9 AM MST in the Colorado Room I-J.