Archives: Monthly Archives: July 2021
Caressa Wakeman describes the power of the INCLUDE project
Note: Audio transcript is located below. Caressa Wakeman, a PhD student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut, has always felt like there was something wrong with her. Throughout elementary school and middle school, she had trouble with reading comprehension and writing. “I remember being in elementary school and […]
Professor Jang on Universal Design Learning
Note: Audio transcript is located below. Shinae Jang is an Associate Professor in Residence and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Teaching statics and other classes, she always strives to find a way to make learning more accessible in her curriculum. Luckily, that isn’t too difficult when following the […]
Dr. Zaghi’s Research on Neurodiversity
Note: Audio transcript located below The INCLUDE project had to start somewhere. That start had much to do with Dr. Arash Zaghi, an associate professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Identifying as a neurodiverse researcher, he has poured his blood, sweat and tears into redesigning education for divergent thinkers. “The INCLUDE project […]
Dr. Chrysochoou on the neurodiverse community and the future of learning
Note: The audio transcript is located below. Dr. Maria Chrysochoou is the leader of the INCLUDE Project at the University of Connecticut and the Department head of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her experience with a neurodiverse family member drives the mission behind INCLUDE. “I grew up in Greece, which has a rigid educational system. And […]
