Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Jul 12

I hope you’re planning to join us on the left coast next year! LA + ASNR = a time like no other! 🌴🧠

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.

2 1 7

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Apr 16

Careful with that iron on the unpacking!!

1

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Apr 16

I’m excited to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate young investigators, and learn some new approaches to for #neurorehab. #ASNR2025 is going to be great!

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.

1 1 5

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Apr 12

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!

open.spotify.com/playlist/3nz...

Lewis’ summer read, write, chill

Playlist · Lewis · 47 items

open.spotify.com

1 2

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Feb 17

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 ❤️❤️

cos.gatech.edu/news/step-ea...

STEP Eases Transfer Transition

cos.gatech.edu

4

Reposted by Lewis A Wheaton

ASNR @asnrehab.bsky.social · Jan 23

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! 🧠🔄 🧠📈

www.asnr.com/i4a/pages/in...

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".

2 6

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Dec 7

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...

1

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Nov 25

Look at it, don’t over interpret it (start looking up old NIH payline reports, etc), don’t start revising it before you get the summary statement, continue your day. Best of luck! 😀

1 3

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Nov 21

Hope you’re planning to apply and join us in Atlanta in 2025! #blackinneuro #diversity #neuro

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! 🧠🔄 🧠📈

www.asnr.com/i4a/pages/in...

3 4

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Nov 18

This is so important… many people make serious sacrifices to attend conferences, an essential part of the research enterprise. These are critical insights.

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.

www.nature.com

1 4

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Nov 18

I would love to be added to the community!

1 1

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Nov 15

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

1 4

Lewis A Wheaton @lwheaton.bsky.social · Nov 15

I would love to be added!

1 1

Reposted by Lewis A Wheaton

Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · Nov 15

#BlackInNeuro Starter Pack v1! Let us know if we missed you. #BlackInSTEM #Neuroscience 🧪

go.bsky.app/F8PpdPe

16 140 270

Reposted by Lewis A Wheaton

ASNR @asnrehab.bsky.social · Nov 15

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!

go.bsky.app/4Vgz8Kz

40 32 61

Reposted by Lewis A Wheaton

ASNR @asnrehab.bsky.social · Apr 13

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

A member of the audience is standing at a microphone addressing the panel.

Two members of the panel are pictured smiling after hearing the audience member's comments.

2 4