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Lewis A Wheaton
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Professor, Biological Sciences; Director, Cognitive Motor Control Laboratory; Director, Center for Programs to Increase Engagement in the Sciences
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I hope you’re planning to join us on the left coast next year! LA + ASNR = a time like no other! 🌴🧠
asnrehab.bsky.social ASNR @asnrehab.bsky.social · Jul 11
Already planning your 2026 conference schedule? You're not going to want to miss #ASNR2026 in sunny Los Angeles, CA! Join us March 24-27 for an amazing event full of great conversations, scientific sessions, networking opportunities, and more!

#neurorehabilitation #rehabilitation #neuroscience
The text at the top reads, "Join us for ASNR2026, Los Angeles". At the bottom, it says, "March 24-27, 2026, Hyatt Regency Long Beach". There is a photo of the beach in the background.
July 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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I’m excited to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate young investigators, and learn some new approaches to for #neurorehab. #ASNR2025 is going to be great!
asnrehab.bsky.social ASNR @asnrehab.bsky.social · Apr 16
We can't wait for #ASNR2025 next week, and we're excited to see everyone in Atlanta for a few days of excellent presentations, discussions, and networking! What are you looking forward to most at our 2025 Annual Meeting?

#neurorehabilitation #rehabilitation #neuroscience #neurology #ASNR
The text at the top reads, "It's the final countdown to #ASNR2025!" Below, there are four photos from our 2024 Annual meeting. The top left image shows attendees engaging in discussion during one of our roundtable sessions. The photo in the top right shows a view of the crowd during one of the sessions. The photo in the bottom right shows a group of attendees at our off-site excursion. The photo in the bottom left was taken during one of the lunch breaks. Attendees are sitting together at round tables and talking.
April 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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I’ve decided to use music as inspiration for relaxing and writing this summer. I built a playlist of some of my favorites… take a listen! I hope it helps your efforts!

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Lewis’ summer read, write, chill
Playlist · Lewis · 47 items
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April 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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I feel blessed to be able to have a research lab where I can train some amazing scientists AND lead a center focused on the support for students in research. Shout out to the many hands involved in our work of supporting our transfer students at Georgia Tech ❤️❤️

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STEP Eases Transfer Transition
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February 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Registration for #ASNR2025 is OPEN! We hope you join us for a brain-computer interface pre-conference workshop on 4/22 in partnership with iBCI-CC and our DEI group outing to the Atlanta History Center on 4/25! Register by March 31st for discounted rates! 🧠🔄 🧠📈

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At the top, the text reads, "Register today to join us at #ASNR2025". Below, the text reads "Our 2025 Annual Meeting features an optional pre-conference workshop and off-site DEI Excursion!" On the left, the text reads, "'Building Clinical Practice Guidelines for Implantable Brain-Computer Interfaces', When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Where: Grand Hyatt Buckhead (Atlanta, GA), *In partnership with the Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC)". The logos for the American Society of Neurorehabilitation (ASNR and iBCI-CC are displayed below. On the right, there is a photo of the Atlanta History Center. The text below reads, "Private guided tour of the Atlanta History Center, When: Friday, April 25, 2025, 1:30pm or 2:30pm".
January 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Proud and thankful to this awesome group of students! With the generous support of the College of Sciences Advisory Board, we started a mentoring and academic support program for transfer students. These are just a few of the students.

To learn more about it ➡️ cpies.cos.gatech.edu/step-transfe...
December 7, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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Hope you’re planning to apply and join us in Atlanta in 2025! #blackinneuro #diversity #neuro
asnrehab.bsky.social ASNR @asnrehab.bsky.social · Nov 21
Have you submitted your application yet for our #Diversity Travel Fellowship? The program provides meeting travel support, complimentary meeting registration, and mentorship to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Apply by February 7th! 🧠🔄 🧠📈

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On the left side of the image, there is a photo of a Black woman sitting in front of a laptop computer. The photo is taken from the front, and you can see the back of the laptop screen and the woman's face as she looks downwards, typing on the computer. On the right side of the image, the text reads, "Apply today! Applications are open until February 7th for our ASNR Diversity Travel Fellowship Program". The logo for the American Society of Neurorehabilitation appears below.
November 21, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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This is so important… many people make serious sacrifices to attend conferences, an essential part of the research enterprise. These are critical insights.
pallettlab.bsky.social Pallett Lab UCL @pallettlab.bsky.social · Nov 18
A while back we wrote an article calling for accelerated change in policy for those w/ caring responsibilities in #STEMM

Sharing insights into the challenges, highlighting personal experiences & proposing a strategy to improve culture

#AcademicSky

Read it here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Researcher parents are paying a high price for conference travel — here’s how to fix it
Three scientist mothers call for a change in how conference childcare costs are reimbursed, drawing on their personal experiences.
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November 18, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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It’s been an amazing few weeks for the Center for Promoting Inclusion and Equity in the Sciences. 3 conferences, an awesome student panel, and an exciting collaboration in the works! And that doesn’t even include some exciting lab news, TBA! #science #neuroscience #inclusion #joy
November 15, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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#BlackInNeuro Starter Pack v1! Let us know if we missed you. #BlackInSTEM #Neuroscience 🧪

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November 15, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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asnrehab.bsky.social
We've started working on a #Neurorehabilitation Starter Pack to help researchers, clinicians, and other professionals in the field get connected.

Please reply or message to be added to or removed from the list. We're excited to see a growing neurorehab community here!

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November 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our controversies session on neural reorganization today at #ASNR2024! It was a stimulating conversation, and we enjoyed hearing different thoughts and perspectives. #neurorehabilitation
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April 13, 2024 at 5:47 PM