Laura Rusconi

Laura Rusconi serves as a faculty researcher at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) in Locarno, Switzerland, within the Department of Education and Learning. She holds leadership responsibility for the Master in Specialized Pedagogy and Inclusive Teaching program.

Her research centers on inclusive educational frameworks with emphasis on:

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation
• Equity strategies in primary education
• Inclusion methodologies for students with special educational needs
• Neuroscience applications in pedagogical practices

Dr. Rusconi leads multiple cross-institutional projects addressing systemic educational barriers:

• UDL_Accessibility Resource Platform for educational material adaptation
• MaMa Platform promoting equity in primary school environments
• SEN-SI initiative developing inclusion strategies for Swiss Italian universities
• NeuroTeach research on brain-based teaching methodologies

Her work integrates theoretical research with practical implementation across Swiss educational institutions, focusing on creating accessible learning environments through evidence-based approaches.