Applications Open for Neurodiverse Learners Interested in STEM!

A student looks at a brain in a jar.
The DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) at the University of Washington are recruiting neurodivergent high school students and first-year college students to engage in our free Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) summer camp

Applications for our 2026 summer camp are now available! Priority is given to applications received by March 31st. Applications received after that date are considered on a space-available basis.

Participants will receive multiple opportunities to learn about neuroscience and college preparation:

  • A week-long day camp on University of Washington campus engaging with neuroscience faculty and neurodivergence advocates.
  • Opportunities to learn about cutting-edge neural technologies, research opportunities and practices, and career options.
  • Access to lectures and hands-on activities focused on neuroscience, brain functions, neural engineering, neuroethics, communications, and other relevant topics.
  • Continued support throughout the year and access to mentors and a larger neurodiverse community.

In 2024, Seattle’s Child published DO-IT Center Summer Camp: A Place for Neurodiverse Learners. This article highlights the experience of a participant who went on to join our staff. “When I logged in, I felt so safe. I felt like I was able to be myself. I was able to make mistakes in a way that I didn’t feel like I could make at school, or in other places where I’m showing up in a professional capacity,” they share.

Please drop into an info session via Zoom to learn more. We can answer questions about the application process and clarify program components.

We hope to hear from you soon!