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New Investigator Roundtable
Thursday, November 15
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 210A
The tenth annual New Investigator Roundtable will provide a venue for individuals who are in the beginning stages of their academic-research careers to interact with more seasoned investigators. Through rather informal, "roundtable" discussions, new investigators (graduate, AuD, and PhD students, as well as postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty members) will meet with individuals in the discipline who can offer advice concerning successful academic-research careers (e.g., beginning a research career, balancing research and other activities, identifying appropriate research funding, and interviewing for a professional position).
Sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Friday, November 16
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Rooms listed with sessions
The theme of this year's symposium, which will encompass four Convention Program sessions, is Genetic and Biological Pathways Underpinning Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan. This day-long symposium brings together distinguished researchers in the area of genetics, who will address topics such as genetic and environmental influences on early language development, clinical interventions developed as a result of an increased understanding of genetics, and the ethical and social implications of genetic testing for communication disorders. This year's symposium is designed to inform professionals and researchers about the current methodological advances and new discoveries in the area of genetics and to translate discoveries in this area into clinical research and practice related to predicting intervention outcomes and designing future intervention methods. Opportunities for informal interaction with the speakers will be provided. Sessions are open to all Convention registrants; there is no additional registration fee. Symposium participants are strongly encouraged to attend all four sessions.
The presentations are listed in the program book: Session 0521; Session 1363; Session 1497; Session 1562.
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Saturday, November 17
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 210A
The Pathway to Research Funding Roundtable is a new addition to the ASHA Annual Convention. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss topics related to research funding with seasoned investigators in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Through informal "roundtable" discussions, participants will be able to gather information on topics such as types of federal and private funding opportunities, training and career development grants, and tips on grant-writing.
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Closing Party
Saturday, November 17
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Boston Public Library
The Closing Party is always fun and gives everyone a chance to say goodbye. This year's party will be held at the country's first free library, located at Copley Square in the Back Bay area of Boston on Boylston Street.
The party will be held in the McKim building named after architect Charles Folleen McKim. In addition to its 6.1 million books, the library boasts over 1 million rare books and manuscripts, a wealth of maps, musical scores, and prints. It holds several first edition folios by William Shakespeare, original music scores from Mozart to Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf," and, in its rare book collection, the personal library of John Adams. Due to the extent of the collections, many items are displayed on a rotating basis.
You will have the opportunity to see Bates Hall, which is acknowledged by many to be architecturally one of the most important rooms in the world. Bates Hall features a majestic barrel-arched ceiling enclosed by half domes on each end, English oak bookcases, busts of eminent authors and Bostonians, and a richly carved limestone balcony.
Murals entitled the "Quest of the Holy Grail," by American artist Edwin Austin Abbey, grace the walls of the Abbey Room on the second floor. The murals are composed of a series of 15 panels featuring 150 life-sized figures illustrating the Arthurian legend. The room also features a beautiful fireplace of French rouge antique marble, dark oak wainscoting, and a beamed ceiling modeled after one in the library of the Doge's Palace in Venice.
Plan to join your friends and colleagues for this special event in a unique and beautiful venue. There will be food, drink, and lots of entertainment. Tickets are complimentary to registered members, $20 for guests. Space is limited so order your tickets early on your registration form.
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ASHFoundation Special Event at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (Exclusive Party)
Thursday, November 15
7:30–9:30 p.m.
In celebration of the momentum and vision of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, we invite you to share in the Kennedy legacy of leadership, inspiration, and gracious entertaining.
The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, one of I. M. Pei's most striking architectural achievements, is both a major tourist attraction and a leading research center for mid-20th century political and cultural life. The Kennedy's commitment to culture, art, and music inspired an American renaissance in imagination and creativity. And so, too, the ASHFoundation's commitment to groundbreaking research and clinical innovation has inspired great minds to generate advances for individuals with communication disorders.
Your ticket price includes a light-fare welcome reception in the stunning Museum Pavilion offering a spectacular panorama of Boston Harbor, access to the museum exhibits, including the special Jackie O exhibit, and bus transportation to/from the Convention Center.
This promises to be a memorable event surrounded by history and breathtaking views.
Don't miss it! Purchase your ticket on the registration form and show your support for ASHFoundation programs.
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Friday, November 16
6:45–8:30 a.m.
Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Legends and legions of devoted fans...yes, Boston may have its major league teams, but the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation also has its cast of All-Stars. And like Fenway Park, our event will evoke history, resonance, and a place in the fabric of our professional life.
Join us on "Game Day" at our annual Founders Breakfast and plan to witness generations of cheering, bonding, and triumph as we induct our newest awardees into our own hall of fame and commemorate the ASHFoundation's shining moments of 2007.
Donors at the Founders level and above will receive personal invitations with program highlights and cost information. To become a Foundation donor, contact the Foundation office at 301-897-7341.
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Thursday, November 15
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 107A
The Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) will present information on its 2007 Position Statement at ASHA.
Throughout its 30+ history of providing leadership in gathering evidence to ensure preferred practices in early identification of infants with hearing loss, the Committee modified and expanded its recommendations through its primary activity; the publication of position statements.
The JCIH Year 2007 Position Statement has been developed to provide guidance both nationally and internationally to audiologists, speech language pathologists, policy makers, administrators of hospitals and alternate birthing centers, federal agencies, state departments of health and education, and epidemiologists about optimal early hearing detection and intervention program development and management.
The last JCIH statement was published in the year 2000. Please make sure to join the JCIH at this session to learn about the changes and additions recommended in the new position statement. The Joint Committee on Infant hearing has prepared a PowerPoint presentation that can be downloaded from the JCIH Web site under 2007 Key Changes Power Point Presentation.
Presenters:
Current JCIH Chair:
Betty Vohr, MD
Department of Pediatrics
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Incoming JCIH Chair:
Stephen Epstein, MD
Otolaryngologist
Rockville, Maryland
Past JCIH Chair:
Judy Gravel, PhD
Director, Center for Childhood Communication
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
ASHA audiology representative to the JCIH
Judith Widen, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Hearing and Speech
University of Kansas Medical Center
AAA audiology representative to the JCIH
Alison Grimes, AuD
Head, Audiology Clinic
Assistant Clinical Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
UCLA
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