Frist Center For Autism And Innovation
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Data Science Institute kicks off undergraduate summer research program
Vanderbilt’s Data Science Institute has kicked off the third year of its undergraduate summer research program. The program engages students who are interested in carrying out data science-related research with a Vanderbilt faculty member and integrates them into the institute’s community of data science scholars. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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NISE graduate trainee program now accepting applications
Applications are open through June 15 for the Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering graduate trainee program. The NISE program takes a novel approach to the training of engineers and scientists engaged in advancing the future of work at the human technology frontier. Read MoreApr 28, 2021
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Frist Center for Autism and Innovation to discuss ‘Autism and Disability Representation on Screen’ March 30
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt will host a virtual discussion, “Autism and Disability Representation on Screen,” on Tuesday, March 30, at 10 a.m. CT. The event will be hosted on Zoom, and registration is not required. Read MoreMar 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt communities tackle tough social issues in ‘This Moment in America’ discussion
Vanderbilt University students, faculty and staff gathered Feb. 24 for a virtual panel discussion that highlighted the need for empathy and action to improve the experiences of marginalized groups in the United States. Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
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Interest session for new Neurodiversity Employee Affinity Group is Feb. 25
A virtual event to discuss the formation of a Neurodiversity Employee Affinity Group is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m. CT. The goal of the listening session is to gather input, ask questions and offer suggestions about how a Neurodiversity Employee Affinity Group at Vanderbilt can best serve this community. Read MoreFeb 17, 2021
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Vanderbilt disability inclusion programs receive national recognition
Several Vanderbilt diversity and inclusion programs are spotlighted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs on a list of disability and inclusion resources meeting the agency’s criteria. Read MoreNov 13, 2020
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Frist Center seeking applications for new fellows, affiliates
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation has announced its 2020 call for membership, which allows Vanderbilt faculty and staff to apply to become affiliates or fellows of the center. Read MoreOct 30, 2020
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Two exoplanet discoveries offer new understanding of Earth’s formation and future
During a summer of exoplanet discoveries, astronomer Keivan Stassun helps identify new worlds and expand understanding of our own. Read MoreSep 16, 2020
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Eskind Chair to strengthen Vanderbilt research on autism spectrum disorder
Donna and Jeffrey Eskind, whose generous gifts have advanced Vanderbilt research that is improving lives, have made a new commitment of $2 million to endow a new chair in autism spectrum disorder research in the School of Medicine. Read MoreSep 16, 2020
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New faculty at Data Science Institute engage in data science for the social good
Tyler Derr, Xin (Maizie) Zhou and Zhongyue (John) Yang, the newest faculty co-hires joining the Data Science Institute this fall, have more in common than an interest in revealing patterns through big data—these new faculty focus on research and innovation that positively impact society. Read MoreJul 24, 2020
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Vanderbilt, The Ohio State University are joint Founding Members of satellite mission ‘Twinkle’ to find potentially habitable worlds around nearby stars
Following the NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission, Vanderbilt astronomer Keivan Stassun leads the next phase of discovery to find atmospheres like our own. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Vanderbilt astronomers among NASA’s TESS Mission team to discover a rare newly formed planet
Stars mapped out by Vanderbilt astronomers for exploration by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission and recently decommissioned Spitzer Space Telescope have led to the discovery of AU Mic b, a newly formed Neptune-like exoplanet located a relatively short 31.9 light-years away. Read MoreJun 24, 2020
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Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program accepting applications
The Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program is now accepting applications through July 15. NISE engages students across STEM disciplines in the development, deployment and commercialization of Future of Work at the Human Technology Frontier (FW-HTF) approaches and devices that support neurodiversity individuals and/or that are inspired by their abilities. Read MoreApr 16, 2020
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CANCELED: Get involved with Disability Awareness Week programming and events March 9–13
From March 9 to 13, Vanderbilt will recognize Disability Awareness Week with a series of interactive programs and events on intersecting topics related to disability. All programs and events are free and open to Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Vanderbilt to host national College Inclusion Summit Oct. 23-25
Vanderbilt will host the third annual College Inclusion Summit held by the College Autism Network in collaboration with Vanderbilt’s Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. The three-day conference at the Student Life Center will bring together scholars, practitioners, administrators and self-advocates to discuss evidence-driven strategies to support college students with autism and other learning differences. Read MoreOct 4, 2019
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NSF funds Vanderbilt graduate trainee program to develop workplace innovations for those with autism
A $3 million NSF grant will establish a new graduate program to train students focused on innovations connecting workforce needs to the talents of neurodiverse individuals. Read MoreSep 11, 2019
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Frist Center for Autism and Innovation seeking affiliates and fellows
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation has announced its new membership program, which will allow Vanderbilt faculty and staff to apply to become affiliates or fellows of the center. Applications are due Sept. 15. Read MoreAug 23, 2019
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Vanderbilt celebrates opening of Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
The ribbon-cutting of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation with (l to r) Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affair Susan R. Wente, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering Philippe Fauchet, Jennifer R. Frist, BS’93, William R. “Billy” Frist, Frist Center for Autism & Innovation Director Keivan Stassun, Daria Mulkey and John Mulkey.... Read MoreJul 29, 2019
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Vanderbilt celebrates opening of Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, a new center that brings engineers, business scholars and disabilities researchers together with experts in neuroscience and education to understand, maximize and promote neurodiverse talent, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, July 25. Read MoreJul 29, 2019
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Chancellor’s Letter: Shaping the Course of Things
At Vanderbilt, there is no shortage of exploration. Every day our talented faculty, students and staff are driven to make discoveries—not just for the recognition, but for the chance to move the dial, to permeate the boundaries, to affect our society at large and for the better. Read MoreFeb 19, 2019