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.

Sponsored in part by Oticon, Inc.

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 impaired 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.

Educational Competition at AudiologyNOW! 2012

Location: Entry forms available in SAA Central

The SAA is proud to bring back the Educational Competition at AudiologyNOW! 2012. Students have the opportunity to win some great prizes, like complimentary AN! 2013 registration, simply by attending some of your favorite sessions! The instructions are simple: pick up an Educational Competition form at the SAA Mix & Mingle or inside SAA Central, write down the codes for sessions you attend, and submit your form to SAA Central by 6:00pm on Friday, March 30. Who knew learning could be so much fun?

SAA PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Office Hours

Thursday, March 29 – Saturday, March 31

Location: SAA Central

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!

Thursday

1:30pm – 2:00pm with Dr. Erin Miller

Friday

11:10am – 11:40am with Dr. Linda Hood

1:30pm – 2:00pm with Dr. Patricia Kricos

3:30pm – 4:00pm with Dr. Brian Fligor

Saturday

9:15am – 9:45am with Dr. David Zapala

2:30pm – 3:00pm with Dr. Therese Walden

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

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: Grand Ballroom pre-function area

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.)

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

PhD Student Networking Lunch

Thursday, March 29, 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

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. 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 Chapter Representative Meeting

Thursday, March 29, 2012, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

204B

The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Chapter Representative meeting is for chapter presidents, vice presidents, or any SAA member that is interested in representing your chapter. Attending this meeting will allow you to meet other SAA chapter representatives and gain insight about what activities other SAA chapters are doing. From social, fundraising, and philanthropic events, we will cover it all! This will be a laid back, informative session so please come and join us to meet fellow SAA representatives and get some new ideas to improve your local chapter!

SAA Annual Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 29, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: 205AB

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!

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

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.

A GUIDE to Audiology Solutions

Friday, March 30 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

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 [email protected] for questions or for more information.

Student Research Forum

Friday, March 30, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: 205AB

Event Type: Student Research Forum

CEUs Offered: 0.15

Five graduate students in audiology and/ or recent audiology graduates will present a 10-minute summary of their research followed by a five-minute question and answer period. The Student Research Forum is funded by the AAAF with underwriting support provided by Plural Publishing. Five topics that will be presented:1. Aging Adults: Changes in Audibility and Working Memory and Their Effects on Speech Task Performance Presenter(s): Annette Mazevski, Oticon, Inc. 2. D-Methionine Protects Cultured Auditory Networks from Gentamicin and Cisplatin Toxicity Presenter(s): Bibesh Shrestha, B.S., University of North Texas3. Direct Neurogenic Conversion From Cochlear Non-sensory Epithelial And Glial Cells Presenter(s): Rachel Weichert, Student, SDSU-UCSD Joint Doctorate of Audiology Program4. Musical Training Influences Processing of Speech and Non-Speech Contrasts Presenter(s): Nicole Payne, B.S., East Tennessee State University5. Physiological and Psychoacoustical Sensitivity to Amplitude and Frequency Modulation in Normally Hearing and Hearing Impaired Listeners Presenter(s): Michelle Hsieh, AuD, University of Texas at Austin

Student Externship Panel

Friday, March 30, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: 205AB

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!

Clinical and Research Poster Reception

Friday, March 30, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Hall A

Event Type: Special Event

CEUs Offered: 0.6

Join the poster presenters as they share their knowledge and findings with their fellow audiologists during this event. Wine and cheese reception (cash bar). Four posters submitted by students will be selected for the James Jerger Award for Excellence in Student Research. These student poster research awards are funded by the AAA Foundation with an anonymous gift.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

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!

A GUIDE to Audiology Solutions

Saturday, March 31 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM

Location: Front of Hall A, Internet Access Central

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.

Underwritten by the AAA Foundation