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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Oakland High School’s Students Visit Smith-Kettlewell
February 26th, 2026
On Friday, February 6th, students from Oakland High School’s Innovative Design and Engineering Academy visited Smith-Kettlewell. Students learned about different kinds of accessibility research directly from some of our scientists, giving them inspiration for their term projects.
Audiom Wins GAADY Award
September 19th, 2025
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.