Student Programs
Bigger and Better in Boston: SAA Events at AudiologyNOW! 2012
By Andrea Fowler Program Subcommittee Chair, AudiologyNOW! Program Committee– Vanderbilt University
SAA BOOTHS
SAA Central - SAA Means Business
Are your feet tired yet? This is THE hub for student attendees! Sit back and relax in a comfy chair while you network with fellow students, meet with well known audiologists during the various Office Hours, gather important SAA information to bring back to your chapter, and see what other Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) chapters have been up to in the annual poster competition! Learn how the SAA "means business" as we progress into our profession and find out how YOU can make a difference.
Special Olympics Healthy Hearing
Don't miss the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing (SOHH) booth this year! After leaving the SOHH, you will know about the unique relationship between the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) and the SOHH Program. Learn how to get involved as a student member or fellow member. The SAA has made a large impact for hearing impared Special Olympians over just two years. Come see how the Academy and the SAA are advancing the quality of life for Special Olympics athletes around the nation!
SAA EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Here is a listing of all the student educational events that have been planned for you at AudiologyNOW! 2012. Student Educational Session listing.
SAA PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
SAA Board/Undergraduate Student Information Session
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 204B
If you are an undergraduate attendee looking to make the most of AudiologyNOW! 2012, then take advantage of this orientation! Have all of your questions answered about the profession of audiology or applying to graduate school (even the ones you were afraid to ask!). Unsure about what to do or where to go while at AudiolgoyNOW! 2012? Sign up for a student guided tour of the exhibit floor! This event will also be a great opportunity to meet with the SAA Board of Directors.
SAA First-Time Attendee Orientation – Students Only!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: 205AB
Navigating AudiologyNOW! for the very first time as a student can feel very overwhelming! Come to the SAA First-Time Attendee Orientation to get tips and tricks from seasoned student attendees to make the most of your experience. This is also a great opportunity to meet other first-time attendees of AudiologyNOW! 2012 here in Beantown.
SAA Mix and Mingle
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Ballroom pre-function
Whether you're an undergraduate or a graduate student, the SAA Mix & Mingle is the place to be! The SAA invites you to enjoy a snack and a beverage while meeting audiology students from across the country and around the world. Also, don’t forget to elevate your decibel level while cheering for your local SAA chapter's slideshow. Best of all, be on the look-out for lots of opportunities to win great prizes! This is definitely a great way to begin the night before Celebrate Audiology. Sponsored in part by Phonak.
Cheers for Ears: SAA/AAA Foundation Benefit Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Harpoon Brewery - 306 Northern Avenue
Looking for a way to continue the party after Celebrate Audiology? Walk to Harpoon Brewery to enjoy handcrafted beer, network with others in and outside of audiology, and have some fun! Proceeds from the benefit event support student scholarships, research grants, education and community service initiatives of the Student Academy of Audiology. Tickets are $25; you must be 21 or older to attend this event. Directions to the venue can be picked up at the Foundation or SAA Booths. We look forward to enjoying a toast together… “Cheers for Ears!” (Note: Purchase your ticket early. Only a limited number of tickets can be sold due to capacity at Harpoon Brewery.)
Office Hours
Thursday, March 29 - Saturday, March 31, TBD
Location:
Ever wished you could sit down and pick the brains of the experts in our field? Stop in during designated office hours to chat with the luminaries of the profession in a warm, welcoming environment-SAA Central. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage in relaxed, stimulating conversations with some of the field’s most notable dignitaries!
PhD Programs Fair
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: North Lobby, Level 1
Are you interested in pursuing a PhD? Stop by the PhD Programs Fair at AudiologyNOW! to meet with PhD program representatives.
PhD Student Networking Lunch
Friday, March 30, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: North Lobby, Level 1
Calling all PhD students! Bring your appetite and network over lunch with fellow PhD students who share your interest in the science that is the foundation and the future of audiology. This is a great opportunity to talk about the research opportunities a career in audiology can provide. AuD students and undergraduates interested in pursuing a PhD are also welcome.Underwritten by the AAA Foundation
SAA Chapter Advisors Meeting
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 204A
All SAA chapter advisors and all prospective advisors for chapters in development (or on the drawing board!) are invited to an SAA Chapter Advisors Meeting immediately prior to the SAA Annual Business Meeting. Kristiina Huckabay, AuD, the SAA’s national advisor and the SAA Advisory Committee chair (dual role), will lead the discussion. Come hear the latest updates on the SAA, share ideas for chapter development and growth, and participate in a great networking opportunity with your fellow SAA chapter advisors.
SAA Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 205C
The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) is the official student organization of the American Academy of Audiology. Everyone is encouraged to attend the SAA’s Annual Membership Meeting. Members of the SAA Board of Directors, including president Kari Morgenstein, along with SAA Advisory Committee members will be in attendance. Come join us at this meeting and be a part of the future of the SAA. We look forward to seeing you there!
A GUIDE to Audiology Solutions
Friday, March 30 & Saturday March 31, 2012, TBD
Location: Front of Hall A, Internet Access Central
The exhibit floor can be overwhelming for even seasoned attendees and more so for newcomers and students, so this year the American Academy of Audiology is developing a new program—group tours. These tours are designed to help attendees navigate their way through Audiology Solutions, the exhibit hall, gather information on new products, companies, and meet new people. The tour group will stop by participating vendors, where they will hear a short presentation offering an overview of that company’s products or services. Tour times are Friday at 10:00 am or 2:30pm and Saturday at 11:30am. Meet at the Cyber Café located as the base of the escalators that lead down into the show floor from the North Lobby. If you can't meet at these times, feel free to form your own tour groups by meeting up with other individuals at our designated location. This is a great opportunity for vendors and Audiologists to connect and create new relationships. See you on the floor! For questions please contact Sarah Jacobs at sarahj4789@yahoo.com for questions or for more information.
Fourth-Year Externship Panel
Friday, March 30, 2012, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 254A
Students are invited to come to this inaugural event to meet with current fourth years and supervisors practicing in a variety of different clinical environments. Learn the ins and outs of searching for and completing fourth-year externships. We will wrap up with a Q&A session where you can ask all your questions related to the AuD externship process!
SAA Advocacy Summit
Friday, March 30, 2012, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 205C
Come be a part of the evolution of audiology at the SAA Advocacy Summit! Do you have a passion for audiology? Would you like to help spread audiology awareness and help support legislative changes that affect Audiologists? Then this is the event for you! Student attendees will learn about current legislation, how students can advocate, and how to motivate others to get involved! This interactive session is sure to get you motivated to go out there and become a true audiology advocate! We’ll wrap up with an open forum and you’ll leave with the tools necessary to take action and to help make a change in this rapidly growing profession.
SAA Expo Hall Student Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: SAA Central, North Lobby
Take part in the SAA Expo Hall Student Scavenger Hunt at AudiologyNOW! 2012. This Boston-themed scavenger hunt will give you the opportunity to explore the expo hall, learn more about the newest technology, become familiar with companies in the hearing health-care field, and most importantly, have a great time! Find out more and sign up at SAA Central.
Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Q&A
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: SAA Central, North Lobby
Join us in celebrating the SAA’s second anniversary with the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing (SOHH) Program! Nicole Corbin, SAA Humanitarian Committee chair, will be providing you important information about how to start making a difference in the lives of Special Olympians across the states! Make sure you attend to get your questions answered and to get an update about the SAA-SOHH relationship!
Audiology Unplugged: Conversations with Audiologists You Want to Meet
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 152
Students are invited to speak with some of the best know authors, scholars, and practitioners in audiology. This is an incredible opportunity to meet some of the Academy's most distinguished members.
