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Project

TAPDINTO-STEM (TIS)

Center:

AZ-Institute for Human Development, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Ronda Jenson
[email protected]
928-523-8103

Project Description:

NSF INCLUDES Alliance: The Alliance of Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking, and Transition Opportunities in STEM (TAPDINTO-STEM). Through the collective impact of the NSF INCLUDES TAPDINTO-STEM Alliance, persons with disabilities nationwide will be empowered to succeed in STEM disciplines by: * Increasing the quantity of students with disabilities completing associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees in STEM. * Facilitating the transition of students with disabilities from STEM degree completion into the STEM workforce. * Enhancing communication and collaboration among institutions of higher education, industry, government, national labs, and local communities to address the education needs of students with disabilities in STEM disciplines.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source: