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.”
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SKERI at VISION 2025 Florence: Advancing Low Vision Science
September 19th, 2025
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute Fund In Memory of Dr. Hoover Rory Chan
June 19th, 2025
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.
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute Fund In Memory of Dr. Hoover R. Chan
May 17th, 2025
In remembrance of Dr. Hoover R. Chan, we established the Fund In Memory of Dr. Hoover R. 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.
Dr. William Good delivers a message as he steps in as the new Executive Director
March 28th, 2025
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 Sets the Standard for Digital Map Access in Government
March 19th, 2025
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
Smith-Kettlewell Scientists Advance Digital Tools at 2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
March 14th, 2025
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
The S-K Technical File is Getting an Upgrade
March 10th, 2025
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!
Local Students Visit SKERI to Learn about Assistive Technology and AI
March 6th, 2025
Students from Skyline High School in Oakland, CA visited Smith-Kettlewell to learn about applications and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for assistive technology.