Neurodiversity
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Vanderbilt researchers seeking to aid neurodiverse adults receive prestigious National Science Foundation CIVIC Stage 2 Award
Two Vanderbilt researchers are part of a team that earned a $1 million grant to develop AI-based training that will help neurodiverse people learn to drive—addressing a huge obstacle for that population. Nilanjan Sarkar “The ability to drive will open up new opportunities for employment and a life of independence… Read MoreSep. 22, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Frist Center for Autism & Innovation wins NSF grant to support neurodiverse engineering students in their education, careers
Two Vanderbilt researchers are part of a team that earned a $1 million grant to develop AI-based training that will help neurodiverse people learn to drive—addressing a huge obstacle for that population. Nilanjan Sarkar “The ability to drive will open up new opportunities for employment and a life of independence… Read MoreAug. 4, 2022
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Frist Center for Autism and Innovation receives 2021 Edward M. Kennedy Community Service Award
Two Vanderbilt researchers are part of a team that earned a $1 million grant to develop AI-based training that will help neurodiverse people learn to drive—addressing a huge obstacle for that population. Nilanjan Sarkar “The ability to drive will open up new opportunities for employment and a life of independence… Read MoreSep. 15, 2021
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Vanderbilt engineers lead $1 million NSF pilot to develop tech for workforce inclusion of people with autism
Two Vanderbilt researchers are part of a team that earned a $1 million grant to develop AI-based training that will help neurodiverse people learn to drive—addressing a huge obstacle for that population. Nilanjan Sarkar “The ability to drive will open up new opportunities for employment and a life of independence… Read MoreOct. 11, 2019
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$3 million NSF grant sets up graduate trainee program for autism-related workplace innovations
Two Vanderbilt researchers are part of a team that earned a $1 million grant to develop AI-based training that will help neurodiverse people learn to drive—addressing a huge obstacle for that population. Nilanjan Sarkar “The ability to drive will open up new opportunities for employment and a life of independence… Read MoreSep. 12, 2019
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Vanderbilt University launches the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
Two Vanderbilt researchers are part of a team that earned a $1 million grant to develop AI-based training that will help neurodiverse people learn to drive—addressing a huge obstacle for that population. Nilanjan Sarkar “The ability to drive will open up new opportunities for employment and a life of independence… Read MoreNov. 8, 2018