Biella Games
LSA · NCUR 2025
Leveraging AI to Empower Neurodivergent Individuals: Maximizing Strengths and Minimizing Challenges in Education and the Workplace
Our Team
UROP Research
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program projects exploring neurodiversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
UROP Student Engagement
UROP Research Projects & Student Leadership
Research by our UROP students centers lived experience while producing practical tools, recommendations, and future pathways. On average, 80% of students on our research teams are diagnosed with and/or identify as neurodivergent.
43 UROP researchers across three project cycles
2023–20244 students
Focus: Global higher education institutions; inclusive environments, systems, policies, support, and culture.
Outcome: Built foundational relationships with the Stanford and University of Melbourne Neurodiversity Projects, supporting ongoing launch work.
2024–202524 students
Focus: Policy recommendations, climate survey development, AI and accessibility, gaming and augmented realities, mental health, adaptive sports, and arts engagement.
Outcome: Five students presented research at national conferences (see presentations below).
2025–202615 students
Focus: Mental health, adaptive sports, employment toolkits, and gaming environments.
Outcome: Covenant Akinremi presented on equitable sports participation at the 6th Annual Stanford Neurodiversity Summit (2026). Students are building shareable toolkits and accessibility tools for students and workplaces. Many plan to continue volunteering after their projects conclude.
National Conference Presentations (2024–2026)
Our student researchers have delivered 5 presentations to date at NCUR and the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit.
Biella Games
LSA · NCUR 2025
Leveraging AI to Empower Neurodivergent Individuals: Maximizing Strengths and Minimizing Challenges in Education and the Workplace
Aditree Sahu
Engineering · NCUR 2025
The Role of AI-Driven Gaming Platforms in Fostering Understanding of Neurodiversity Among University Faculty and Staff
Mikhail Schoonhoven-Hussain & Ulises Alanis
Engineering · 5th Annual Stanford Neurodiversity Summit (2025)
The Impact of Immersive Experiences on Neurodiverse Students
Muhammad Asraf
Engineering (EMU) · 5th Annual Stanford Neurodiversity Summit (2025)
Building a Web-Based Educational Tool for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Awareness and Support
Covenant Akinremi
LSA · 6th Annual Stanford Neurodiversity Summit (2026)
Importance of equitable sports participation and encouraging physical activity among neurodivergent students
Research Theme Coverage
10 research themes across UROP cycles
Policy, systems & structuresAccessibility & emerging technologiesEntrepreneurial opportunity & impactEmployment / employer toolkitsGaming & belongingMental health & wellnessAdaptive sportsArts engagementClimate survey developmentGlobal higher-ed neurodiversity mapping
Neurodiversity Alliance
Students demonstrate strong civic engagement through the launch of the Neurodiversity Alliance, a student-led organization and support group empowering neurodivergent students through leadership opportunities, professional development, career training, and scholarship resources. NDP serves as Advisor to this national partnership.