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For the past 21 years, Dr. Timothy Vogus has brought insight and innovation to Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Named one of the 50 most influential business professors of 2013 by Poets and Quants and recipient of the Excellence of Teaching Award from the Academy of… Read More

This piece is written by Jimmy Humphrey, a guest writer for the Frist Center Blog. With diagnoses of high-functioning autistic spectrum conditions increasing since the 1980s and more and more people with those conditions reaching driving readiness, it’s important to pick the right car to reduce their… Read More

Zachary Warren, PhD in his office at the Kennedy Center In the rapidly evolving landscape of autism research and intervention, Dr. Zachary Warren, a clinical psychologist and leading expert at Vanderbilt University, has dedicated nearly two decades to developing systems that promote early detection and support for… Read More

This article is part of a series highlighting the work and people associated with the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) at Vanderbilt University. The Frist Center brings together engineers, business scholars, researchers, and self-advocates to develop solutions for maximizing neurodiverse talent. With its focus on technology and innovation,… Read More

In a world where communication is at the forefront of connection, Dylan Makani is reimagining what accessibility looks like. As the co-founder of Ner Chat, Dylan is making incredible and transformative shifts in assistive technology. Drawing from his unique perspectives and background in neuroscience and investment banking,… Read More

Welcome to the first ever post of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) blog! We are beyond excited to introduce you to this space which we hope will flourish into a hub of connection. Housed in the School of Engineering at Vanderbilt University, the Frist… Read More