Inside the SPARC Award: Student Perspectives on Research and Teaching

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Introduction Interested in research or teaching in communication sciences and disorders? The SPARC Award (Students Preparing for Academic-Research Careers) gives students the chance to explore academic career paths through hands-on teaching and research experiences. In this blog, SPARC Award recipients share what they worked on, how they got involved, and what they learned along the way—plus advice for students thinking about applying. The following students…

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NSSLHA Roundup: Mentoring

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In this month’s NSSLHA Roundup, we asked CSD students to reflect on the mentoring relationships that have shaped their academic and professional journeys. From research labs to executive boards, mentorship can take many forms—but at its core, it’s about guidance, encouragement, and connection. Whether you’re seeking a mentor, strengthening an existing relationship, or looking for ways to support others in your chapter, their experiences offer…

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Top Takeaways from CSD Student Advocacy 101: Your Voice, Your Profession Your Future

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CSD students are not “future” advocates” — you are advocates right now. During National NSSLHA’s CSD Student Advocacy 101: Your Voice, Your Profession, Your Future, leaders from ASHA and student advocates shared practical advice on how students can influence policy, shape their profession, and make their voices heard — even with busy clinic and class schedules. Missed the event? You can watch the recording below:…

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Diaspora, Not Deficit: African American English (AAE) in Context

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Happy Black History Month! Every year, the month of February invites us to celebrate Black culture, honor Black history, and keep doing the work of learning how that history shows up in our lives and in our professions. What better time than today for us to examine how history continues to shape whose voices society chooses to value and respect? What better moment than right…

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