Signed up for virtual attendance earlier today! Happy coincidence that Autumn’s talk is slotted for the day after a pre-existing obligation I have, so no scheduling conflict there. Looking forward to it!
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Anyone else here attending, esp if in person?? :3 I’m going to do my first talk!!
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Some areas in the US are experiencing smoke right now from wildfires in Canada, so that might be something to take into consideration when planning any side trips. You can check this map for updates. https://fire.airnow.gov/
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D’oh! I just finally figured out that the first two time slots on Saturday and the second one on Sunday have two full-length talks and then a group of four lightning talks… I kept wondering why some times had six talks and others only had three…
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Hey all—I know this is not exactly breaking news, but air quality forecasts have Pittsburgh’s AQI as being between moderate and unhealthy this weekend:
Take care!
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The air quality is considerably less bad today than it was yesterday.
And, hey, masks were already required at the event…
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Yes, but please everyone be aware of this important information from University of Pittsburgh:
All University members should refrain from asking others about their vaccination status as such dialogue could prompt disclosure of confidential medical information, which is protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
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As event runners, we can and will ask people about their vaccination status in order to ensure event rules are followed.
We are not doing this on behalf of the university.
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