Inclusivity

Intentionally Inclusive Innovation
Cottonwood Room, 2:50-3:30pm (Session Period 2)

The newly renovated Hale Library highlights the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab providing access to 21st century technology many of us have neither seen nor used — technology that advances the way we think and encourages the way we learn and explore. K-Staters familiar with emerging technology and curious about it will feel at home in this space. Most importantly, K-Staters from a low-tech home, school, or community and those from academic departments traditionally underserved by technology (e.g. non-STEM) will be welcome and experience a sense of belonging in the Lab.

Presenters

Carol Sevin
Academic Services Librarian, Hale Library

Carol is an Academic Sciences Librarian working with science faculty and student researchers. Before coming to K-State in 2016, she worked on projects bridging the “digital divide” in Oregon, North Carolina, and Minnesota. Carol and Renee both enjoy being creative with paper, fiber, and textiles and look forward to experiencing high and low technologies with everyone in the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab.

Renee Gates
IT Coordinator, Information Technology Services, Hale Library

As the Libraries’ IT Coordinator, Renee navigates the space between technology and reality. She was a first generation student at K-State and has 28 years of experience at K-State Libraries. Carol and Renee both enjoy being creative with paper, fiber and textiles and look forward to experiencing high and low technologies with everyone in the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab.