Articles from December 2024

ALS lab leaders and attendees working in a classroom setting.

CSD hosts biannual ALS learning lab

Monday, December 23, 2024
Krista Davidson, a clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, hosts the ALS Communication and Assistive Technology Learning Lab every fall and spring.
Eric Hunter

CLAS CSD faculty member leading interdisciplinary research on preserving teachers’ vocal health

Eric Hunter, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is working with researchers across the University of Iowa to create healthier vocal environments for teachers and enhance classroom learning.
Group photo of Laura Schmitt and graduate students at the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging and Dementia.

CSD faculty member and graduate students help lead dementia workshop

Monday, December 9, 2024
Clinical assistant professor Laura Schmitt and a group of speech-language pathology graduate students took part in a four-part workshop for care partners of individuals living with dementia.
Portrait of Krista Davidson

CSD faculty member places second in 2024 Fall Innovation Challenge, wins $10,000

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Krista Davidson, a clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, won the award for an app she developed to help first responders communicate with non-speaking individuals.