Scientists Like Me®
Sat., June 28
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Scientists Like Me® spotlights Autistic, Neurodiverse, and Disabled people working in STEM.
This event is family-friendly and is included with General Admission.
Representation is critical to expanding our vision of who can study, excel at, or have a career in STEM. Diverse representation also helps to demystify and destigmatize under-represented populations working in STEM fields. This program will highlight STEM professionals who may not fit the traditional expectation of what a scientist looks, thinks, moves, speaks, or acts like. Carnegie Science Center believes that an individual’s unique traits bring valuable and varied perspectives to STEM fields, and we are committed to showing diverse representation among scientists and STEM professionals who are just like YOU…or ME!
Scientists Like Me® brings local STEM professionals who self-identify as part of the Disabled, Neurodiverse, or Autistic populations on-site. Through one-on-one conversations with our presenters, visitors can learn about their experiences in their fields and the exciting contributions being made by Autistic and disabled scientists.
This event will feature live demonstrations and shows by various Science Center departments, adjusted for a sensory-sensitive audience. Our quiet room will be made available throughout the event, for anyone who would benefit from a break in a low-stimulus environment.
As always, sensory backpacks will be available to borrow at the Ticket Counter, free of charge, for use during your time at the museum. View the Adventure Guide 
to help prepare for a stress-free visit. For questions about accessibility accommodations; call 412-237-3400 or email Accessibility@CarnegieScienceCenter.Org.
Why have we created this program?
At Carnegie Science Center, we believe that STEM is for everyone. We’re committed to showcasing diverse representation among scientists and STEM professionals.
“Students with disabilities are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and this underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities persists in STEM workforce settings. In college, students with disabilities encounter many challenges influencing their retention in STEM majors.” – Speaking up: a model of self-advocacy for STEM undergraduates with ADHD and/or specific learning disabilities
“[We need a] field-wide rethink of how we work to accommodate people who need different conditions than what’s standard to thrive. Teachers, university administrators, and professional societies need to consider ways to make [working in] science more accessible and welcoming for people with physical disabilities – not just because we need everyone’s talent, but because it is the right thing to do.”– It’s time to stop excluding people with disabilities from science
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