The Students Preparing for Academic-Research Careers (SPARC) Award aims to cultivate student interest in pursuing a research doctorate (PhD) in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and a career as a faculty-researcher in CSD. ASHA grants 12 awards…
Posts tagged Speech-Language Pathology
Q&A: Exploring the Benefits of Mentorship for CSD Students
When I was a sophomore at Adelphi University, I heard about ASHA’s Student to Empowered Professional (S.T.E.P.) Mentoring Program during our chapter’s NSSLHA meeting. As soon as I learned about the program’s mission, I immediately…
How to Find the Right Employer for You
The spring semester brings renewed focus on graduation and jobs. Future audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) approaching the end of their student journey are preparing simultaneously for finals, Praxis, and, potentially, rounds of job interviews. …
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Scheduling Your Rest!
Many students—myself included—find it tremendously difficult to balance academic success with personal fulfillment. As an undergraduate student steamrolling toward graduate school, I have found it increasingly challenging to manage both my academic life and personal…