Blog Posts
Conclusion of NSF TAPDINTO-STEM Project
Dear TAPDINTO-STEM Community and Broader Network, We regret to share the news that, effective May 2, 2025, NSF’s Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative TAPDINTO-STEM Alliance is no longer being funded by the[...]
Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners
Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners: Lessons Learned About Serving All Students Authors: Scott Bellman, Lyla Crawford, Rajesh P. N. Rao, and Eric H. Chudler, University of Washington This research article authored by our[...]
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect to share the news of the passing of esteemed leader and true pioneer, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Congresswoman Johnson was not only a trailblazer[...]
Strategies for Inclusive Learning
By Alexis N. Petri This guide is a resource to provide STEM educators with simple strategies for creating inclusive learning environments and course design that caters to the needs of students’ diverse[...]
View the news release from National Institute of Health
By Amanda Morris September 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EDT For years, the National Institutes of Health has funded research on health inequities faced by racial, gender and other underserved communities. But[...]
Accessible Technology for All
In February 2023, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held a workshop on Accessible Technology for All with the purpose to frame the state of the art of accessible technology, identify forces shaping the evolution of accessible technology, and develop an understanding of implications for the next wave of computer science research in accessibility.
Mentorships to Credit First-Gen Achievements
Opinion By: Juanita Ortiz and Monique Bruner The Oklahoman- Two women, a Latina and an African American both grew up with varying socioeconomic and cultural obstacles set against them. However, both were[...]
Temple University Alumna with Cerebral Palsy Gave Nearly $11 Million to Fund Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
Author: Safia Abdulahi Inside Higher Ed - Jeanne Zweig, a Temple University alumna with cerebral palsy gave the institution nearly $11 million to fund scholarships for students with physical disabilities. Zweig’s funds[...]
Unafraid, unbowed, and unapologetic: The life and legacy of Judy Heumann
Unafraid, unbowed, and unapologetic: The life and legacy of Judy Heumann By Darren Walker, President - Ford Foundation Judy Heumann taught me—and the world—a 75-year lesson in the power of humanity and[...]
