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:
Twice-Exceptional (2e)
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:
Project 2e-ASD
Project 2e-ASD is a groundbreaking initiative that will identify and develop academic and non-academic strategies for high school and college students who have talents and are on the autism spectrum. Contact Info: Nick Gelbar nicholas.gelbar@uconn.edu Program Type: Population Served:
Research Experience for Neurodiverse Students
This program, funded by the NSF’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, encourages neurodiverse engineering students to participate in undergraduate research, providing mentorship and hands-on experience in solving real-world infrastructure problems. Contact Info: Alexandra Hain, Arash Zaghi alexandra.hain@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: