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The George Washington University is a global research institution in Washington, D.C. and a founding institutional member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. From our location in the nation’s capital, GW faculty and students conduct cutting‑edge research across diverse disciplines, collaborating with community organizations, government agencies, industry partners and academic peers around the world to tackle today’s most complex challenges—from climate change, infectious diseases and health equity to trustworthy AI, disinformation, cancer and more.
On the Sci-Mic Stage
Reclaiming Science in the Neurodiversity Debate
Friday, February 13, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT
Sci-Mic Stage, Expo
Conversations about neurodiversity and their causes are back in the headlines. Join a science-driven discussion with GW faculty that dismantles stigma and debunks persistent myths while refocusing the narrative on what truly matters: evidence-based interventions, robust support systems, and meaningful inclusion for all neurodiverse individuals.
Holden Thorp
Editor-in-Chief, Science
Professor of Chemistry
Richard Grinker
Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs
Gabriela Rosenblau
Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
Related Reading:
- Science needs neurodiversity (Science)
- A difficult day for autism (Science Forever, Substack)
- Autism has always existed. We haven’t always called it autism. (The New York Times)
- Redefining normal: autism, stigma and culture (WHYY)
- Fellows-to-Faculty Alum Gabriela Rosenblau Dives Deep Into Social Learning in Autism (Simons Foundation)
- Beyond the bench: A conversation with Gabriela Rosenblau (The Transmitter)
AT THE GW BOOTH #329
Join us at GW’s booth (#329) to explore groundbreaking research at The George Washington University! Meet "Arty," the emotion-sensing robot dog that GW experts are training to become a supportive human companion and better support neurodivergent individuals.
You can also engage in a stress-relief art project at the booth while discovering the science behind art therapy. Experts from GW’s Art Therapy Program will be there to guide you as you develop your “zine” and share how the arts can positively impact health and well-being.
Developing Companion Robots
Learn More About Companion Robots
Psychological Flexibility Through Zine Making
AAU Member
GW is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a group of America’s premier research universities working to address challenging problems through research while educating and training the next generation of leaders.
R1 Institution
GW is an R1 institution, a Carnegie Classification signifying “very high research activity.”
#1 in R&D Expenditures
GW has the highest total federal R&D expenditures of colleges and universities in the nation’s capital. (National Science Foundation)
Top Fulbright Producer
GW ranks among the top research institutions for the number of students granted Fulbright awards. (Chronicle of Higher Education)
