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Free ticketed event
This workshop presents an innovative faculty development effort aimed at integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles for neurotypes in engineering. This workshop equips engineering faculty with the skills to redesign courses, assessments, and learning environments to better support students of all neurotypes, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodiversity (which represent 30–45% of our engineering student population1). Participants will engage in structured activities that bridge UDL theory with practical strategies tailored for engineering contexts.
Key outcomes include increased faculty awareness of neurodiversity, the creation of course materials that serve all neurotypes, and the development of more equitable learning experiences. This workshop contributes to the broader movement toward neuroinclusive engineering education, fostering an environment where all students can thrive.

Speakers

1. Dr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E.

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and social science, focusing on understanding how innovation self-efficacy develops among engineering students with diverse neurotypes.

2. Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt P.E.

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Dr. Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Engineering Education Program. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a licensed Professional Engineer
   in Colorado.