Science and Research Sessions at the 2012 ASHA Convention
These sessions are organized by ASHA's Research and Scientific Affairs Committee (RSAC) to provide professional development at the ASHA Convention to scientist/researchers and scientists/researchers-in-training.
Building and Strengthening PhD Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Day/Time: Friday, Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Authors: Holly Storkel, University of Kansas; Lori J. P. Altmann, University of Florida; Charles Larson, Northwestern University; Christine Weber-Fox, Purdue University; Kathryn Yorkston, University of Washington
Topic Area: Academic and Clinical Education General Academic Education (General Interest)
Session Number: 1362
Session Format: Oral Session (1-hour seminar)
Exchange information about activities and initiatives that will strengthen existing PhD programs. For this year's program, we focus specifically on the status of interdisciplinary and clinical practice research in doctoral training programs and the importance of building this kind of research experience into doctoral training programs.
Considering Joining the Next Generation of Researchers? Talk With Us
Day/Time: Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Authors: Holly Storkel, University of Kansas; Rita Patel, University of Kentucky; Lori Leibold, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Margarita Kaushanskaya, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Topic Area: Academic and Clinical Education General Academic Education (General Interest)
Session Number: 1109
Session Format: Oral Session (1-hour seminar)
Have you ever wondered what researchers do or whether you have the skills to be a researcher? This session will profile three successful researchers, highlighting the different paths, research questions, and settings available in a research career.
Introduction to Research Grant Writing
Day/Time: Friday, Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Authors: Steven Barlow, Jordan Green, Nadine Martin
Topic Area: Research Issues Across the Discipline (General Interest)
Session Number: SC18
Session Format: Short Course – ticket required
This session specifically targets individuals who are at the introductory level in their pursuit for obtaining research funding from an external funding agency. A goal of this session is to provide an overview of the grant process, first submission through peer review, revision, and funding.
Thinking About a PhD? Information Session for Prospective Doctoral Students
Day/Time: Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Authors: Shelley Gray, Arizona State University; Julia Evans, San Diego State University/University of California–San Diego; Jessica Sullivan, University of Washington; Barbara Rodriguez, University of New Mexico; Swathi Kiran, Boston University; Tiffany Hogan, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Jordan Green, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Topic Area: Academic and Clinical Education General Academic Education (General Interest)
Session Number: 1152
Session Format: Oral Session (1-hour seminar)
This session will provide information for persons interested in PhD study: overview of factors to consider in the selection of a PhD program, goals and nature of research doctoral study, choosing programs and mentors, the importance of a peer group, prospective student competencies, diversity issues, and research training. There will be time for question and answers.
How to Launch & Build a Successful Research Career
Day/Time: Friday, Nov. 16, 11:00 a.m.–noon
Authors: Christy Ludlow, James Madison University; Raymond Kent, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Topic Area: Research Issues Across the Discipline (General Interest)
Session Number: 1283
Session Format: Oral Session (1-hour seminar)
This session addresses the do's and don'ts for developing a successful scientific career in the communication sciences. Recommendations will be provided from application to a doctoral program to becoming a leader in the field mentoring the next generation.
This session was planned by the Science Advisory Board:
Clinical Practice Research for the Dissertation: Genius or Madness?
Day/Time: Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Authors: Christine Dollaghan, University of Texas–Dallas/Callier Center for Communication Disorders; Jan Edwards, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Marc Fey, University of Kansas Medical Center; Laura Justice, Ohio State University; Laurence Leonard, Purdue University; Cynthia K. Thompson, Northwestern University; Malcolm McNeil, University of Pittsburgh; Connie A. Tompkins, University of Pittsburgh; Katherine Verdolini Abbott, University of Pittsburgh; Karen Bryant, University of Iowa; Julia Evans, San Diego State University/University of California–San Diego; Paul J. Yoder, Vanderbilt University
Topic Area: Research Issues Across the Discipline (General Interest)
Session Number: 1141
Session Format: Oral Session (1-hour seminar)