Dr. Botticello researches how environmental factors determine outcomes for people with disabilities

Summary: Fast Takes - Women in Science - Ep16 Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/dr-botticello-researches-how-environmental-factors-determine-outcomes-for-people-with-disabilities-Ep16.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities. Episode 16 features Dr. Amanda Botticello, assistant director in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Botticello about her scientific background, how she chose her career path, the research she is currently involved with, and advice to women in the same field. Learn more about: Dr. Botticello - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Amanda%20Botticello Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessments-research Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Monday, February 1, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.