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 […]
Community Engagement
Neurovariability Initiative at UConn Waterbury
Uplifts cognitive diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion. Grounded in neuroscience, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and technology like AI, the program brings together students, educators, scientists, and community partners to re-imagine educational pathways, especially for learners with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Through inclusive teaching practices, research, AI literacy, and course redesign, we […]
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:
TRANSCEND Ph.D. Training Program
The NSF-funded Transdisciplinary Convergence in Educational Neuroscience Doctoral (TRANSCEND) training program prepares trainees in educational neuroscience by integrating research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, education, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. It emphasizes neurodiversity, neuroscience, AI, teamwork, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Contact Info: Fumiko Hoeft, Nicole Landi transcend@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. […]
brainLENS Lab
The brainLENS Lab focuses on research and programs for neurodiverse/neurodivergent learners. The lab’s work includes basic neuroscience research on dyslexia, translational research on resilience and well-being, and engagement with educators and policymakers to support these learners. Contact Info: Fumiko Hoeft, Zhichao Xia brainlens@uconn.edu Program Type: Population Served: