Dr Katta Spiel is an Assistant Professor at TU Wien, a recent ERC Starting Grant recipient, and a good colleague of mine. In part two of our conversation, Katta discusses being neurodivergent, and experiences with ADHD, and being an activist for change with an example of how gender is dealt with in research, and about 'epistemic plurality and the importance of making space for different ways of being and knowing. They conclude by advocating for respectful curiosity about individual experiences and allowing others space to perform their best work. They also argue for a lab culture where personal needs can be discussed and respected, suggesting this encourages more open dialogue and a supportive environment.
This conversation picks up from Part one where Katta shared their experiences on topics like career uncertainty, proposal rejections, coming out as queer, chronic health issues, being successful, and notions of normativity.
Overview:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:56] Personal Journey with Neurodivergence
[00:06:42] Strategies for Navigating Neurodivergence
[00:10:05] Dealing with a world not made for Neurodivergence
[00:15:39] Creating a Supportive Environment for Neurodivergence
[00:20:12] The Intersection of Neurodivergence and Activism
[00:26:19] Embracing different ways of being and knowing
[00:33:27] Final Thoughts on Neurodivergence and Inclusivity
[00:35:44] My final reflections
[00:38:06] End
Related links:
Katta's personal web page, TU Wien web page, LinkedIn page, and announcement about their ERC Starting Grant
Gender paper: Katta Spiel, Oliver L. Haimson, and Danielle Lottridge. 2019. How to do better with gender on surveys: a guide for HCI researchers. interactions 26, 4 (July-August 2019), 62–65. https://doi.org/10.1145/3338283
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