Event Name:
Science on Tap: Eat, Drink and Talk Science
Event Type(s):
Community Event
Description:
A time to eat, drink, & talk about Science! - 7th year of Science on Tap
Design Thinking with our Community
Although our public buildings and spaces have been required to “reasonably accommodate” individuals with disabilities since the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, many buildings are barely ADA-compliant, rather than ADA-friendly. For example, push-button aides on heavy external building doors are often far too high for people with limited upper body mobility to operate from a wheelchair. Human-Centered Design is being used at the University of New Mexico to partner our engineering students with community members who know what the flaws are with our current assistive aides. Together, they are building creative designs that are tailor-maid to adapt the environment to the user.
At this event, you’ll hear a bit about the theory behind Design Thinking, and you’ll have a chance to participate in a hands-on event. Then you’ll see some of the latest designs and meet the students behind them.
Science on Tap: Eat, Drink and Talk Science. Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
Design Thinking with our Community
Although our public buildings and spaces have been required to “reasonably accommodate” individuals with disabilities since the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, many buildings are barely ADA-compliant, rather than ADA-friendly. For example, push-button aides on heavy external building doors are often far too high for people with limited upper body mobility to operate from a wheelchair. Human-Centered Design is being used at the University of New Mexico to partner our engineering students with community members who know what the flaws are with our current assistive aides. Together, they are building creative designs that are tailor-maid to adapt the environment to the user.
At this event, you’ll hear a bit about the theory behind Design Thinking, and you’ll have a chance to participate in a hands-on event. Then you’ll see some of the latest designs and meet the students behind them.
Science on Tap: Eat, Drink and Talk Science. Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
Event Date:
3/7/2019
Event Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST
Location:
O'Niell's (Nob Hill)
4310 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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4310 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Contact Person:
Explora
(phone: 505-224-8300)
(phone: 505-224-8300)
Details:
Talks are free, and aimed at an adult audience, but all are welcome. Drinks and food may be purchased.
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