Playing baseball, writing poetry, going out on dates — these are all activities that individuals with autism will “never be able to” partake in, said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  However, for many diagnosed with autism, this is nowhere near the truth, according to PolitiFact. Autism Spectrum Disorders are a neurological and developmental disorder that affect how those with the disorder interact with others, communicate, learn and behave, according to the National Institutes of Health.  Autism encompasses a broad spectrum, making the severe challenges Kennedy mentions a minority case.  During his first press conference as HHS secretary April 11, Kennedy announced plans to launch a “massive testing and research effort” to determine the root cause of autism within five months. This announcement immediately raised concerns from numerous autism researchers across the country.  Helen Tager-Flusberg, professor emerita in Boston...

After applying to internships and jobs last summer, Boston University juniors Loup Wang and Luca Piekarski found the process frustrating and inefficient, which inspired them to find a solution. The two teamed up with Wang’s high school friend, University of Alabama senior Vance Spears, to create their own solution: Ascendia, a web-based platform that uses artificial intelligence to help college students navigate and personalize the internship application process.

Strappy, stiletto and platform —  such were the types of high heels lined up on the table in front of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel. After some deliberation, sophomore Nathan Ramirez picked out an open-toed pair and slipped them on. These, he decided, would be his shoes for his mile-long trek down Commonwealth Avenue.

Boston University senior Zane Mroue considers his music taste “very niche” compared to his friends. He tried to search for other users online who share his preferences, but he found them difficult to find using Spotify and other existing platforms.

When opening a new browser tab, Shiv Dutt saw an opportunity.  Dutt is the founder and CEO of MeaVana, a fast-growing Google Chrome extension that allows users to customize their dashboard to their needs.