The Wells Fargo Center for Neurodiversity and Inclusive Employment at UConn promotes the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in the workforce through research, employer education, and university programming. Its mission is to exponentially grow the number of employers that offer meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals seeking full-time, professional positions. Contact Info: Judith Reilly neurodiversity.employment@uconn.edu Program […]
Career & Workforce Development
Encouraging Neurodiverse Students in STEM Graduate Programs
This project, funded by the NSF’s Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) program, supports neurodiverse students in STEM graduate programs by enhancing their writing productivity and promoting creative exploration of STEM fields. Outreach activities raise awareness of neurodiversity-related strengths. Contact Info: Connie Syharat connie.syharat@uconn.edu Program Type: Population Served:
Neurodiversity in Engineering
The Neurodiversity in Engineering program adopts a strengths-based approach to enhance the educational experiences of neurodiverse engineering students, encouraging their participation in graduate STEM programs and fostering creativity in the professional workforce. Contact Info: Marisa Chrysochoou, Arash Esmaili Zaghi, Connie Syharat connie.syharat@uconn.edu Program Type: Population Served:
Haskins Global Literacy Hub
The Haskins Global Literacy Hub is a collaborative initiative in partnership with Yale University’s School of Medicine Child Study Center, UConn’s Office of Global Affairs, and UConn Waterbury. The Hub aims to improve literacy development globally by engaging researchers, educators, and specialists to promote literacy as a pathway to escaping poverty and achieving productive lives. […]