Happy Sunday everyone!
Today we`re sharing an article from UConnToday about the Waterbury campus` Neurovariability Initiative. Swipe for more info!
This is a huge step in our goal of recognizing neurodiversity as a natural and important part of education and innovation. Go check out the full article via the link below!
https://today.uconn.edu/2025/04/uconn-waterburys-neurovariability-initiative-where-cognitive-strengths-fuel-learning-for-all/
#neurodiversity #engineering #uconnwaterbury
Happy Friday everyone!
We`re happy to share the next webinar from the Northeastern Neurodiversity Initiative. Register for the Spring Coalition Conversation "Creating a Bridge Between Higher Education and the Workplace" today!
More details will be coming soon. You can register via the QR code. We can`t wait to see you there!
#neurodiversity #engineering
Happy Monday everyone!
This week is midterms week for the Spring 2025 semester. The good news is, spring break is in a week! The bad news is, of course, midterms!
We compiled a few events happening this week and resource reminders for you to take advantage of here on campus. Don`t be afraid to utilize whatever you may need; that`s what they`re here for!
Remember that you can succeed and it`s okay to ask for help!!
Enjoy the nice weather and good luck!
#neurodiversity #engineering
Happy Friday everyone!
We`re featuring the article "The Challenge of Being Neurodivergent in STEM" by c&en, where Connie Syharat, Dr. Arash Zaghi, and other leaders in the STEM neurodiversity movement have had their amazing work recognized!
This article discusses the challenges that neurodivergent individuals face in STEM; that with the strengths, there are also struggles that can go unnoticed.
The link to the article, as well as the research paper that Connie was quoted from, are both available on the last slide or right here:
Full article: https://cen.acs.org/careers/diversity/challenge-being-neurodivergent-STEM/102/i39
Research paper: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1149068
#neurodiversity #engineering
Hi everyone! We are excited to bring back our Neuroinclusive Teaching Summer Institute (NTSI) for its second year!
NTSI is an energizing experience aimed at empowering STEM faculty to build more inclusive learning environments through strength-based, neuroinclusive teaching practices. Areas of focus include theoretical approaches to neurodiversity, neurodiversity strengths and challenges, instructional design, accessibility, personalization, and active learning.
This is a great way to kickstart a course redesign process while becoming part of a warm and welcoming learning community!
Registration and more info can be found through the QR code or the link in our story.
See you there!
#neurodiversity #engineering #neuroinclusive
Happy Saturday everyone!
It`s been awhile since we`ve updated you on the latest Yamila blog posts. Go check them out on our website!
As always the link to the website is in our bio. Enjoy!
#neurodiversity #engineering
Happy Friday everyone! Today we`re so excited to celebrate and congratulate our very own Dr. Arash Zaghi on receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)!
This amazing honor, awarded to Dr. Zaghi in January alongside nearly 400 other trailblazing scientific leaders, recognizes individuals driving innovation and advancing technology and science in the U.S.
Check out the full article linked in our bio to learn more about the award and its recipients!
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Zaghi for this well-deserved recognition of his hard work and innovation! We`re so proud!!
#engineering #neurodiversity #PECASE
Happy Friday everyone and welcome back to campus!
We`re two weeks into the Spring 2025 semester and it`s already a bit hectic. Coming back to campus after winter break can be difficult for everyone, students and professors alike. As neurodiverse learners, it can more time for us to jump back into the semester and get comfortable.
Just know that you should be proud of your efforts and to be kind to yourself! It`s easy to forget how much work you`ve done when you can only focus on what`s next. So be sure to remind yourself of the things you used to be stressed about that you`re now on the other side of, and recognize that you`ve succeeded in many ways!
We`re so happy to see everyone back on campus. Thank you for the continued support! We`ll see you next week!
#engineering #neurodiversity
