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E231 - Are Virtual Conferences More Inclusive?

This week on the show, we talk about how virtual conferences are more inclusive and eco friendly and answer some questions from the community about useful electives to take in school to augment your Human Factors journey, how to network when most networking events are happening online now, and our favorite/recommended exercises throughout the Design Process.

0:00 Intro
1:20 Are Virtual Conferences More Inclusive?
36:00 Support us on Patreon
38:14 It Came From...
55:45 One More Thing!
58:41 Outro

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/231

Recorded live on January 13th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry Kirby.

| News:
Virtual Conferences are Better for the Environment and More Inclusive
https://news.utexas.edu/2021/12/09/virtual-conferences-are-better-for-the-environment-and-more-inclusive/
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| It Came From:
Do you have any [advice] on helpful/useful electives to take in undergrad? | Taratalon | Human Factors Cast Discord
With most networking events happening online what are some of the best ways to network for those who are looking to begin a career in UX? | Brewmasta21 | /r/userexperience
Your favorite/recommended exercises throughout the Design Process? | Tifas_Titties | /r/userexperience

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