NeuroDiversity in Tech (NDTech) Summer Internship - Project Showcase

NeuroDiversity in Tech (NDTech) Summer Internship - Project Showcase
August 15, 2022 - Atkinson Hall auditorium
UC San Diego - La Jolla, CA

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect 1 out of 59 individuals, cost $137 billion per year in the U.S., and result in a staggering unemployment rate for adults who have the cognitive skills to contribute substantially to the technology workforce.

Over the course of 8 weeks during the summer, our interns work in teams as programmers, project managers, artists, and designers with the aid of a peer coach to develop an educational or research-based video game. They develop their game from concept to production by fostering a stakeholder relationship with researchers. At the end of the program, interns present their achievements to the community, including industry partners and advocates, during a showcase event.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive workplace training in a supportive environment to enable individuals to thrive in tech occupations.

https://pong-center.ucsd.edu/internship/