Academics and HE Professionals
UConn INCLUDE Project Launches Summer Institute for STEM Faculty
Feb. 21, 2024—The UConn INCLUDE project is proud to announce its first Summer Institute for Neuroinclusive Teaching launch! This 1.5-day in-person workshop will prepare faculty across STEM disciplines to support and empower neurodiverse students in the classroom, sharing best practices and insights learned from the NSF INCLUDE project. Program Information Where: In-person at the UCONN Storrs Campus...
College Autism Network Releases New Video Describing Their Work
Feb. 2, 2024—Our friends at the College Autism Network, which is supported by the Frist Center, have released an informational video allowing the public an inside view of the work of the network, the benefits, and the sensational yearly College Autism Summit. As the home of CAN, the Frist Center is so proud of the work of...
FCAI Autism Summer Internship Applications Now Open for 2024!
Jan. 11, 2024—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 guidance of the Frist Center for...
College Autism Summit Returns to Nashville for Biggest Summit Yet!
Oct. 30, 2023—Exhibitors filled the Student Life Center ballroom with excitement and buzz. The College Autism Network returned this year to Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center for the largest summit yet, the 7th College Autism Summit, with the theme ‘Finding a Balance.’ The College Autism Summit gathers nationwide educators, researchers, advocates, and other professionals together to discuss tensions and opportunities...