Neuroinclusive laboratory environments: Addressing sensory processing needs of neurodivergent minds

News flash: Recent study data shows nearly half of lab workers identify as neurodivergent. How should that be informing decisions on scientific space design -- which has historically been sterile and sensory-intensive? Kay Sargent and Tim O’Connell illustrate the need for neuroinclusive design for all lab workers to enhance focus, innovation, and well-being. They illustrate what can be done in new construction and renovations to deliver environments supporting diverse cognitive styles and fostering creativity, productivity, and worker retention/recruitment for the next generation of scientific innovators.