Event Details

"Vision Is More Than Sight", Dr Mona Minkara


Have you ever wondered how someone without physical sight navigates the complex world of science and engineering?


On Friday, 11 October 2024, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, AMCHAM invites you to a fireside chat with Dr. Mona Minkara for an inspiring discussion on her journey, work, and efforts to create a more accessible future in science. Learn how she is reshaping what it means to be a scientist, proving that true vision extends far beyond what we see and that the boundaries of exploration can be expanded through passion, innovation, and determination.


Dr. Minkara is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University, and an Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University, where she specializes in using an array of computational tools applied to biomolecular problems. As a blind scientist, she is committed to making science more accessible and inclusive through engineering new tools for blind and partially sighted scientists, and she is involved in several projects dedicated to promoting accessibility in STEM fields. Learn more about Dr. Minkara at https://monaminkara.com/#gsc.tab=0​.


Event Details

Date: Friday, 11 October 2024

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Registration will start at 2:30 PM)

Venue: AMCHAM Executive Office, Auditorium

Address: Level 10, Bangunan Faber Imperial Court, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur


This event is open to AMCHAM members and non-members, register now to secure your spot! For any inquiries, please contact events@amcham.com.my.

Agenda

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration
3:00 PM - 3:05 PM
Opening Remarks
3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
Introduction to Dr. Mona Minkara: Breaking Barriers in STEM and Leadership
Dr. Mona Minkara
Introduction to Dr Mona Minkara’s journey
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Fireside Chat with Dr Mona Minkara
Moderated by Dato' Siobhan Das, CEO of AMCHAM Malaysia
3:55 PM - 4:15 PM
Q&A
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Networking

Speakers

  • Dr. Mona Minkara (Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University)

    Dr. Mona Minkara

    Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University

    https://www.monaminkara.com

    Dr. Mona Minkara is a blind scientist, adventurer, and storyteller. After losing her eyesight at a young age, Mona became known for her passion, dedication, and commitment to the idea that "Vision is More than Sight." This belief permeates her professional and personal projects as she serves as an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern, leading the Minkara COMBINE Lab. She is also the Founder and Creative Lead behind the original YouTube travel show, Planes, Trains, and Canes (PTC).

    Mona founded PTC as a platform to introduce a global audience to diverse cultural experiences of public transportation and inspire reflection on hidden assumptions about disability and independence. PTC is a project that challenges the audience to consider their own freedom in new ways. Independently navigating cities both ancient and modern, Mona boards planes, trains, buses, boats, and more to experience cultures and make meaningful connections with people all over the globe. Come along with Mona as the blind traveler, as she explores what it means to access the unknown. Mona has been a guest on many podcasts, discussing her advocacy, sciences, and PTC. For more information about Mona’s work, projects, and achievements, visit her website at www.monaminkara.com.

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Tickets

AMCHAM Member

Employee in member company and part of the membership roster

Member Price Complimentary
AMCHAM Member Company

Employee in member company but NOT part of the membership roster

Standard Price Complimentary
Non-Member
Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

AMERICAN MALAYSIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Level 10, Bangunan Faber Imperial Court, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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