Today I had the opportunity to participate in a panel presentation at the 2nd Annual XR Symposium organized by the Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center (ORETTC). The specific panel that I was invited to join was focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion specifically on Inclusive Technologies related to XR research & development.
The panel addressed the following questions:
- What are some new advancements you have seen in regards to diversity and inclusion in XR?
- What are some obstacles within XR technologies? What are the long-term consequences if we ignore D&I?
- What would you say is the most difficult part of implementing D&I especially in a world that persistently changes?
- In order to encourage accessible and inclusive practices within our workplace and everyday lives; how can we authentically address these topics?
- Can you share some valuable resources that we should all be aware of?
It was a great conversation! I am specially gratefully for my fellow panelist and the insights shared:
- Sonya Haskins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-haskins/
- Kortney Wise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortney-wise-41558a1b4/
- Dr. Shekhar Bhansali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shekhar-bhansali-761b3215/
Huge thanks to Mary Lin, Ed.D. (Senior Manager, Knowledge Acquisition and Performance Studies ) and Austin Arnwine (Instructional Technology Lead, Knowledge Acquisition and Performance Studies) for the invite to participate in the panel.
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