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A-SCENE

Who Are You?

Our Scope

The Autism Self-Advocacy Center for Equity and Neurodiversity in Engineering (A-SCENE) aims to create a model by which Schools of Engineering can deploy a comprehensive and fully interconnected system of programs and supports to ensure that neurodiverse students can access and succeed in engineering majors and careers – from the undergraduate experience, to graduate training and professional development, to meaningful engagement in the STEM workforce.

Project Goals

  • A clearer path into engineering for neurodiverse students

    A-SCENE is creating a connected system that helps neurodiverse students enter engineering programs with confidence and get the support they need from day one through graduation.

  • Practical tools for universities

    We are developing guides, training, and ready to use resources that help faculty, advisors, and student support teams create learning environments where neurodiverse students can succeed.

  • Stronger partnerships with engineering employers

    Our work connects students with engineering companies through mentoring, hands on projects, internships, and early career opportunities that match their strengths and interests.

  • The Neurodiversity in Engineering Playbook

    With input from all partner universities, we are assembling a national Playbook that any school of engineering can use to launch or strengthen neuroinclusive programs.

  • A model that others can adopt

    Once the system is tested and refined, it will be prepared for broader use by additional engineering schools that want to support neurodiverse talent in a real and sustainable way.

Participating Institutions

Arizona State University -- Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
Northeastern University -- College of Engineering
University of Connecticut -- College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign -- The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Missouri -- College of Engineering
Vanderbilt University -- School of Engineering