NSSHLA recognized at annual ASHA Convention

NSSHLA, the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is a pre-professional membership association for students who are interested in, or studying Communication Science and Disorders. The FSU chapter boasts 120 members with around 80-90 active members, according to Eric Curkan, NSSHLA President. Most recently, NSSHLA traveled to the annual ASHA Convention. ASHA, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, held the 2014 …

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SCSD’s MacPherson awarded $10,000 for Parkinson Disease Research

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a national association for Communication Science and Disorders, boasting 173,000+ members and affiliates across the country. The Association’s high standards and outstanding contributions make it’s recognition a high honor. Megan MacPherson, an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, is no stranger to ASHA recognition. Earlier this …

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SCSD Faculty Receives Second Editor’s Award

Dr. Shannon Hall-Mills, Assistant In for the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University has earned a second editor’s award from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools is the premier journal for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and professionals in related fields who provide services and support …

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Shannon Hall-Mills, ASHA Roles and Responsibilities

Shannon Hall-Mills, a Visiting Assistant Professor in SCSD, moderated an expert panel regarding the ASHA Roles and Responsibilities of SLPs in Schools at the Schools Conference of the Florida Association for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA) at Nova Southeastern University’s campus in Orlando, October 29th. Dr. Hall-Mills spoke on several essential factors in implementing the …

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Dr. Julie Stierwalt named ASHA Fellow

    Dr. Julie A.G. Stierwalt, associate professor in the School of Communication Science & Disorders, was recently named a Fellow by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, one of the highest honors ASHA bestows.   “Our students are so fortunate to have Dr. Stierwalt as a research mentor, professional role model, and teacher,” said Dr. Juliann …

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