October 1st, 2025 | RESEARCH
Neurodiverse individuals bring valuable talents to STEM fields and should have the opportunity to explore these subjects as potential career paths. By following these recommendations, based on our systematic review, out-of-school STEM programs can become more inclusive and beneficial for all students, including those who think and learn differently.
Document
Updated-AISL-Bridge-Brief-2025.pdf
Updated-AISL-Bridge-Brief-2025.pdf
Team Members
Ronda Jenson, Author, Northern Arizona UniversityMichele Lee, Author, Northern Arizona University
Funders
Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: AISL
Award Number: 2115542
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Access and Inclusion: People with Disabilities
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Evaluators | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Engineering | General STEM
Resource Type: Blog Post | Research | Research Brief | Research Products
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