Past Events

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Supporting Spatial Literacy for Blind Learners using Haptic Technology

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: The increasing requirement for spatial literacy, the ability to read graphs and charts and to interact with dynamic models...

Colloquium


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Low Vision Support Group, 12/06/17: How Smartphones & Tablets Can Be Useful for People with Visual Impairments

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Dr. James Coughlan will give an overview of the ways in which Apple, Android smartphones, and tablets can be useful...

Low Vision Support Group


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NIH Update

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: NIH is making quite a few changes to their policies, forms,  and instructions. The changes will effect grants due...

Brown Bag


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Authorship and Publication

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Abstract: As part of the SKERI postdoctoral fellowship program and as recipients of the NEI Institutional postdoctoral grant, we are...

Brown Bag


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Perceptual, oculomotor, and cognitive effects of eye blinks

Thursday, November 30th, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Humans blink up to 20 times per minute, far more often than necessary for lubricating the eyeballs and clearing...

Colloquium


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SKERI’s Phone System, a Brief Refresher

Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: In this session we will touch on the primary uses of the new phone system, including; Internal Dialing, External...

Administration


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Benefits Information

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The representatives from both Direct Dental and Filice Insurance will be here to answer your questions about our plans.

Administration


Board of Director’s Meeting

Monday, November 6th, 2017 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Please note this meeting will occupy all Skeri conference rooms from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Low Vision Support Group, 11/01/17: New Consumer Electronic Devices for the Visually Impaired

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Dr. Donald Fletcher will give a presentation on new consumer electronic gadgets of use to the visually impaired. The Low...

Low Vision Support Group


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Ethics seminar on Human Subjects

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Abstract: This Ethics seminar is part of our quarterly Ethics Seminar series. Postdocs and their mentors are required to attend....

Brown Bag