News & Events
News
UMD hosts the 6th annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference
On May 30-31, 2024, UMD hosted the 6th annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference. The conference was co-organized by Kathy Dow-Burger, Hala Annabi (University of Washington), and Andrew Begel (Carnegie Mellon University). Learn more about the conference here!
First Annual Fostering Inclusivity through Technology Workshop
In May, UMD hosted the first annual Fostering Inclusivity through Technology Workshop and the 6th annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference.
UMARC at Maryland Day
UMARC participated in Maryland Day! Members interacted and shared information with community members who visited our Neurodiversity at UMD tent.
Research on Anxiety in Autistic Adolescents
Heather Yarger, an assistant research professor in the Department of Psychology, received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to further her studies focusing on anxiety in autistic adolescents . Her work hopes to create more accurate racial...
PROMISE Receives Grant from Do Good Campus Fund
Promoting Meaningful Interaction and Social Engagement (PROMISE), led by Veronica Kang, received a $50,000 grant from the Do Good Campus Fund. PROMISE is a project focused on connecting the community of Asian American caregivers of children and adolescents with...
Events
Save the Date: Autism at Work Research Workshop
The 4th Annual Autism at Work Research Workshop is coming up on May 16-18, 2022. More details on the program website; let us know you want to come using this interest survey!