Neurodivergent academic support

Since March 2025, I have taken a volunteer role as the Education Coordinator for Autisme Digitaal. This foundation is entirely run by autistic people and is a hub for blog posts, support groups, and webinars about the autistic experience. My role is creating educational webinars for our guest speakers, blog writers, and support group leaders.

European Astronomical Society (EAS) - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Group

Within this group I advocate for accessibility and accommodations for neurodivergent academics, as well as students who have an interest in science.

At EAS 2023 I gave a talk about this and participated in a panel about improving diversity in Astronomy. For EAS 2024, I am part of the organizing committee and will be chairing our special session "Diversity for the Advancement of Science"

International Astronomical Union (IAU) - Equity and Inclusion Working Group

This is one of the largest working groups in the IAU. Within the group, I am a co-chair of the disabilities and impairments sub-working group representing neurodiversity and mental health (since May 2023).

I gave a presentation about neurodiversity in academia at the 2024 IAU General Assembly.

University of Groningen Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE)

I collaborate with the DEI and PIE teams within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the Center for Learning and Teaching.

At the Education Festival in March 2024, I gave a short talk and participated in the panel - "The role of STEM education in a changing world". My talk can be found here.

In October 2024, I gave a workshop at the Diversity Days - Your personal background and using your strengths to support others.

Wondering Zoe

I was a guest on Zoe Ye's podcast talking about ADHD and academia.