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.
NAU oversaw the Mountain Hub region which included Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona Western College and 4 UCEDDS: Northern Arizona University, University of Nevada at Reno, University of Wyoming, and the University of Utah in 2024-2025. Details concerning the Mountain Hub are included below, but not the entire NSF INCLUDES Alliance (which should be noted by Auburn University)
Keyword(s):
Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities Majoring in STEM fields
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
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, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
