Disabled in the Field: Navigating Nature and Academia as a Disabled Scientist

Dr. Kelsey Byers, group leader at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, UK, will present the inaugural College of Biological Science Community Seminar Series event. She is an evolutionary chemical ecologist studying the evolution and diversification of floral scent, from genus-wide evolutionary patterns to floral scent evolution of pairs of species with different pollination systems (e.g. hummingbird versus bumblebee). Byers has presented in the past about doing fieldwork as a disabled scientist and is an advocate for inclusion of scientists with disabilities in both formal and informal scientific contexts.

The CBS Community Seminar Series is designed to promote the work and visibility of biologists from equity-deserving groups, increase awareness of barriers to inclusion facing biologists, and provide opportunities to learn about equity, diversity and inclusion.

Registration is not required. However, you can complete this form to request:

• A link to the online version of the event
• A one-on-one or small group meeting with Dr. Byers
• An accommodation