Conference / Symposium

Designing for the Edges: Embracing Learning Differences to Drive Inclusive Research Innovation

Stop designing for the average — start designing for the edges. Join the Learning Differences Initiative Convening to discover how learning differences are the ultimate driver for research innovation.

Event details

Wednesday, May 13th 2026
09:00 AM—01:00 PM PT
LocationANKO Building, Shriram III
Available toStanford Community
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This convening hosted by the Learning Differences Initiative invites the Stanford community to learn and explore how embracing learning differences in your research will enhance innovation.

Join us for:

  • A keynote presentation by Dr. Shelley Moore, an inclusive education researcher and storyteller dedicated to designing for learning differences. Her research centers on strength-based, responsive methodologies that facilitate authentic inclusion.
  • A series of Round Tables where participants can engage in problem-solving and planning discussions to integrate content from Dr. Moore’s presentation into their work.
  • A lunch session featuring presentations from current doctoral students on their learning differences-related research.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.


Agenda

9:00 am
to 11:00 am
Welcome & Keynote Address
11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
Round Table Connections
12:00 pm
to 1:00 pm
Lightning Talks, Discussion, and Boxed Lunches