Jessica Stasik

The Frist Center is excited to announce applications are now open for our Autism Summer Internship Program. The program is open to undergraduate students who identify as neurodiverse (either through formal or self-diagnosis). Through this internship, successful applicants will undergo a STEM project with a faculty mentor, under the… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce that applications are open for the fourth year of our summer program Aspie Bootcamp: Python — our free, virtual, summer coding camp. This bootcamp is a great way to become eligible for future… Read More

Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are excited to offer two great programs for Summer 2026. You can reach out to the team with questions at snp-reach@stanford.edu. They give acceptances out on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. SNP-REACH Dates: Cohort #1: July 6 –… Read More

Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are recruiting dedicated undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about neurodiversity, community service, advocacy, and have great organizational skills, to serve as camp leaders for both SNP-REACH and our pilot program, SNP-BRIDGE! 2026 Program Dates SNP-BRIDGE: June 15 –… Read More

We at FCAI are proud to announce the launch of the Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program, a groundbreaking initiative developed in partnership with JANUS Innovation Hub. This six-month hybrid program will support early-stage startups building technology solutions that enhance the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, their families, and… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce the successful inaugural Lab-Match Event, held today both in-person at Vanderbilt and virtually. This event brought together lab managers and start-up companies in a unique forum designed to connect researchers with entrepreneurial ventures seeking research support. The Lab-Match… Read More

What is the study? On behalf of the Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experience of Success (PEACES) study team, we encourage our partners to spread the word about this research study that honors the holistic lived experiences of autistic college students. One goal of this study is to create… Read More

 xNEXT for Autism is now accepting applications for NEXT Connects, a free virtual mentorship program designed to help autistic college students and recent graduates make confident strides toward their next professional step. Participants are matched with a trained professional in their field of interest… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism & Innovation (FCAI) at Vanderbilt University is proud to announce the successful convening of the inaugural NeuroCorps cohort on Monday and Tuesday this week. This brand-new program brings together six neurodivergent leaders, entrepreneurs, and business and non-profit leaders, comprising staff and visiting scholars, to… Read More

Dr. Tim Vogus, Deputy Director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation celebrates Deputy Director Dr. Tim Vogus on the publication of his new “JMS Says” essay, “Creating a Neuroinclusive Profession: Overcoming the Double Empathy Problem,” in the Journal of Management Studies. Read More