RISE-CSD

The purpose of the Research Initiative for Science Education in CSD (RISE-CSD) training program is to provide talented undergraduate Speech and Hearing Science majors with direct laboratory research experience through immersive, faculty-mentored activities.

Belonging and Inclusion

We work to reduce health disparities, support all marginalized communities, and foster an environment that is welcoming, elevating, and respectful for all.

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CSD Features

Stuart and Courtney Craig

Speaking the Language of Love

Unbeknownst to this Iowa couple until recently, their connection’s deep roots include some big contributions to University of Iowa research.

Charlotte Hilker in Kosovo

Recent MA-SLP graduate makes advocacy global

When Charlotte Hilker received a Fulbright Grant to Kosovo after earning a master’s degree at Iowa, she knew she could be a skilled speech-language pathologist; now she’s flourishing as a changemaker.

Julie Jeon and Priyanka Gupte

Future audiologist to come full circle on Cochlear Implant journey

AuD student Priyanka Gupte is set to hone her audiology skills at an externship in the clinic where she received her own CIs.

 

Brandon Alpers with Wenjo sign

He’s the new leader of the band…and so much more

Brandon Alpers, a Speech and Hearing Science major set on becoming a pediatric audiologist, is the new Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major.

Why Iowa?

Hear from three students why they chose Communication Sciences and Disorders at Iowa.

News and Announcements

Meet new CSD clinical faculty member Jacqueline Carder

Monday, November 18, 2024
Carder, who holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa, recently joined the clinical faculty at CSD after 12 years in the field.

CSD researcher featured in national article about over-the-counter hearing aids

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Elizabeth Stangl, a researcher in the Hearing Aid and Aging Research (HAAR) laboratory, was interviewed by an Associated Press (AP) health writer about over-the-counter hearing aids.

Krista Davidson develops app to bridge communication gap during emergencies

Monday, September 30, 2024
Davidson, a clinical professor, recently developed the app RescueVoice, which assists first responders during an emergency when communicating with nonspeaking people.

Upcoming Events

Seminar Series Commemorating the Lasting Impact of the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center promotional image

Seminar Series Commemorating the Lasting Impact of the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center

Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center
Weekly Professional Seminar related to Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences and Clinical Practice.

Seminar Series: Community Norms that Actually Represent Linguistically Diverse Populations

Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center
Children with unique linguistic backgrounds are not served by the current state of language assessment that often relies on standardized tests scored against large normative samples that, by their very nature, only represent the prevailing majorized group. As a result, non-standardized techniques are often recommended for minoritized groups, such as multilingual learners or children who use understudied languages. However, local community norming could offer a realistic solution to this...
Seminar Series Commemorating the Lasting Impact of the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center promotional image

Seminar Series Commemorating the Lasting Impact of the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center

Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center
Weekly Professional Seminar related to Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences and Clinical Practice.
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Ranked Audiology Program in the U.S.
(U.S. News and World Report, 2024)

5 th

Ranked Speech-Language Pathology Program in the U.S.
(U.S. News and World Report, 2024)