Breaking the Norm: Experiences as a Male-Identifying Student in a Predominantly Female Field

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For male-identifying students, their first day in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program may feel different. Men make up only 4.1% of undergraduate CSD students, 3.7% of speech-language pathology master’s students, and 8.9% of audiology doctoral students, according to the ASHA CSD Education Survey. Despite these low numbers, male-identifying students bring unique perspectives to their programs—ranging from diverse communication styles to enhanced patient comfort…

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Top Takeaways from Office Hours: Resume Workshop

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Crafting a strong, professional resume is one of the first steps toward landing your dream opportunity—whether that’s a graduate program, clinical fellowship, externship, or first job. During National NSSLHA’s Office Hours: Resume Workshop, our panel of experts shared practical tips for creating a resume that highlights your unique skills, experiences, and potential as a future audiologist or speech-language pathologist. Watch the full event here: 1….

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Building Community Through Language: Spanish Resources Supporting Hispanic/Latino Students in CSD

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Note: Throughout this piece, we alternate between the use of “Latino” and “Latine” to refer to the same population of students—depending on each individual interviewee’s cultural and language preference. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, language and community—values that deeply shape the discipline of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). To highlight the impact of Spanish/bilingual-focused initiatives in CSD, I interviewed three inspiring…

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Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month: Perspectives for Future Clinicians

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September is Deaf Awareness Month and a time to bring awareness, celebrate the culture, and achievements of the Deaf community. National NSSLHA is committed to promoting accessibility and inclusion in communication sciences and disorders, by sharing insight and resources to students so they can become future clinicians who provide culturally responsive care. In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, we are highlighting the voices of Dr….

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