Accessibility in STEM & AI 2025 ATHEN Virtual Conference – Accessibility in STEM & AI 2025 Proposal Submission Form Step 1 of 6 16% IntroductionOn April 24 and 25 of 2025, ATHEN will host the third annual Accessibility in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) virtual conference! We strive for a diverse conference where experts can share their best practices, solutions, techniques, etc. for accessing and creating accessible STEM content and fostering AI to improve accessibility in higher education.Important Dates:• ATHEN Accessibility in STEM & AI Virtual Conference: Thursday April 24 and Friday April 25, 2025 • Proposals due Friday February 14, 2025 • Notification of proposal status will begin February 24, 2025.Format:Share your best practices and insights around Accessibility in STEM & AI with your peers in a live, virtual 45-minute presentation (30-minute presentation with 15-minute Q&A).Pricing:The entire conference is free for accepted speakers, and all speakers will have access to all session recordings post-conference. Questions:Questions about this virtual conference can be sent to president@athenpro.org. Request for Proposal Presentor InformationName(Required) First Last Email Address(Required) Enter your Email Address Confirm your Email Address List the email that you want used for all conference communications.Institution/Company Name(Required) Proposed Topic AreasPlease select the primary topic(s) your presentation will address from the options below. You may choose up to six topics that align with your proposed presentation. To help you make informed selections, examples are provided for each checkbox, illustrating the intent of each topic area. Feel free to select all that apply.Adaptive Technologies in STEM Adaptive Technologies in STEM Presentations under this category may focus on: • Tools and strategies for making STEM accessible (e.g., graphing calculators, speech-to-text, or tactile graphics). • Innovative uses of adaptive technologies in STEM education and research. • Adaptive solutions for non-Braille or non-LaTeX users. • STEM accessibility tools used in higher education or industry (e.g., MathType, Equatio).Accessibility in AI Development and Use Accessibility in AI Development and Use Presentations under this category may focus on: • Strategies for embedding accessibility in AI tools and platforms. • AI innovations for creating accessible STEM content. • Addressing bias and ethics in AI development related to accessibility. • AI-driven solutions for STEM education, such as text-to-speech, speech-to-math, and tactile graphics creation. • AI prompt engineering related to accessibilityInclusive Teaching Practices in STEM Inclusive Teaching Practices in STEM Presentations under this category may focus on: • Inclusive teaching methods focusing on accessibility for STEM disciplines in higher education. • Adapting STEM curricula for students with diverse disabilities. • Supporting students with disabilities in STEM labs and research settings. • Best practices for creating accessible STEM content across formats (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, LMS, etc.).Case Studies of Accessibility Solutions Case Studies of Accessibility Solutions Presentations under this category may focus on: • Campus-wide initiatives for accessible STEM education. • Collaborations between disability services, instructional designers, and STEM departments to create accessible STEM content. • Success stories and challenges in implementing accessibility in digital learning systems (ALEKs, MyMathLab, etc.). • Examples of how AI and adaptive technologies have improved STEM accessibility on your campus.Ethical Considerations in AI and Accessibility Ethical Considerations in AI and Accessibility Presentations under this category may focus on: • The ethical implications of using AI in accessible STEM education. • Balancing innovation with inclusion in AI. • Equity and accessibility challenges in AI development for STEM. • Disability justice considerations in the application of AI to STEM content.Cross-Disciplinary and Future Directions in STEM Accessibility Cross-Disciplinary and Future Directions in STEM Accessibility Presentations under this category may focus on: • The intersection of adaptive technologies and AI in STEM accessibility. • Preparing faculty and instructional designers for integrating accessibility and AI in STEM courses. • Accessibility in STEM fields beyond higher education, including workforce preparation. • Emerging trends and future innovations in STEM accessibility. Presentation Title and Summary InformationProposal Title(Required)Presentation Summary (maximum of 1900 characters or about 300 words)(Required) Key PointsKey Point 1 - (Maximum 110 characters)(Required)Key Point 2 - (Maximum 110 characters)(Required)Key Point 3 - (Maximum 110 characters)(Required) Additional InformationDo you plan to have any specific techniques for attendee interaction?(Required)If so, what does that look like? This is for the conference committee's awareness and not necessarily a requirement for acceptance. Examples may include: a formal Q/A at the end of the session, asking questions and encouraging attendees to answer via chat during the session, using accessible polls, contributing to a shared electronic document, etc.Additional Information you would like to noteAdditional accommodationsReal-time captioning will be provided for all sessions. If you would like to request other accommodations at this point, you are welcome to do so here. There will be additional opportunities to request accommodations in the future as well. Δ