FCAI News

“Square Pegs,” is a thought-provoking podcast with engaging content and insightful discussions, surrounding the experiences of neurodiverse graduate students. With a keen focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity, Arash Zaghi brings together a wide range of guests who challenge societal norms and share their unique perspectives. On the… Read More

Keivan Stassun, Director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. The  American Academy of Arts and Sciences  announced the election of four Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty among its 2023 cohort of 270 new members, including Frist Center for… Read More

We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) graduate fellowship for the upcoming academic year. NISE is a unique fellowship program that seeks to advance the field of science and engineering by embracing the strengths and talents of neurodiverse individuals. Fellows… Read More

Co-PI Brett Nachman. Brad Cox, PI. The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation extends the warmest congratulations to Brad Cox, Associate Professor of Higher Education at Florida State University, and Brett Nachman, Assistant Professor of adult and lifelong learning in the College of Education and Health Professions at… Read More

Last week, our deputy directory Tim Vogus appeared on an episode of Openline through News Channel 5 Nashville, to discuss the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation and take callers’ questions. In his interview, Tim discusses the history and work of the Frist Center, before moving on to answer… Read More

We are thrilled to announce that the wonderful behavioral therapy metaverse, Floreo, has launched its Immersive Learning Program, a unique opportunity for schools to bring Floreo to neurodiverse students. In collaboration with Meta, the program is for neurodiverse students ages 13+ and includes free Meta Quest 2 headsets for… Read More

The team at the Frist Center are teaming up with our colleagues at the neurodiversity recruitment network Mentra for our first collaborative webinar! Not one to miss! We will start with a talk by Mentra CEO Jhillika Kumar about accommodation resources before moving on to a panel of experts in… Read More

Jessica Schonhut-Stasik (second from left) sits on a panel at the 241st American Astronomical Meeting (AAS) in Seattle in January. The panel was part of a larger session on Neurodiversity in Astronomy, the first of this kind at a AAS meeting. This month’s edition of Physics Today, the flagship publication… Read More

CBS films a 60 Minutes special report at the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (Photo by Claire Barnett). The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation has announced its 2023 call for membership, which allows Vanderbilt faculty and staff to apply to become affiliates or fellows of the Center. The… Read More

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