Student Spotlights

Tanvir Kalam recognized at ASHA Conference in Boston

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:06:17 +0000

Tanvir Kalam recognized at ASHA Conference in Boston Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 12/01/2023 - 16:06

Tanvir Kalam, a second year MA-SLP student, was one of the Minority Student Leadership Program's (MSLP) award recipients at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Tanvir Kalam, a second year MA-SLP student, was one of the Minority Student Leadership Program's (MSLP) award recipients at the American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationConference in Boston, MA. The MSLP is a leadership development program whose purpose is to provide focused educational programming and activities to build and enhance leadership skills to minorities that have been historically under-represented in the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Additionally, the program aims to provide an opportunity for program participants to interact with leaders in the profession of audiology and speech-language pathology.

When asked what the MSLP taught him Tanvir states that "It taught me about the pivotal role of advocacy and policy-implementation in healthcare. It was also a great networking event where I met professionals from all across the nation. I have the privilege of attending discussion where leaders in the field tackled some of the most pressing issues facing the profession". Regarding how this experience will help Tanvir in his provisional career, he states "attending the MSLP will help in my professional career because of the networking it provides".

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Hannah Sake and Natalie Radan recognized at the Colorado Academy of Audiology

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:46:41 +0000

Hannah Sake and Natalie Radan recognized at the Colorado Academy of Audiology Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:46

During the 2023 Colorado Academy of Audiology Conference in Colorado Springs two of our Doctor of Audiology students were recognized for their poster presentations. Hannah Sake won first place on her poster "Remote vs In-Person Testing of Speech-in-Noise Using AzBio" and Natalie Raden won second place for her poster on "How Over the Counter Hearing Aids Impact Cognition and Speech Perception".

The SLHS department congratulates the two of you!

During the 2023 Colorado Academy of Audiology Conference in Colorado Springs two of our Doctor of Audiology students were recognized for their poster presentations.

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Carly Schimmel awarded Plural Publishing Research Scholarship

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:50:21 +0000

Carly Schimmel awarded Plural Publishing Research Scholarship Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 04/26/2023 - 10:50

The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) promotes research by students in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In support of this goal, Plural Publishing funded two scholarship awards to support graduate student research, one at the PhD level and one at the AuD/MA level. Carly Schimmel, a PhD student in our department has received the Plural Publishing Scholarship. Carly's research involves using the digits in noise test as a online hearing assessment in comparison with QuickSIN. The goal of her research is to evaluate internet-based speech perception in noise measures compared to the clinical standards used, such as pure tone audiometry and QuickSIN. This scholarship will allow her to write-up, present and publish this data.

The entire SLHS department congratulate Carly on this wonderful accomplishment.

The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) promotes research by students in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Carly Schimmel, a PhD student in our department has received the Plural Publishing Scholarship.

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Jasmine Ramirez - Richard D. Wyant Endowed Award

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:01:45 +0000

Jasmine Ramirez - Richard D. Wyant Endowed Award Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 02/22/2023 - 12:01

Jasmine Ramirez, a second year AuD student has received the first annual Richard D. Wyant Endowed Award in Audiology. This award provides undergraduate students, residents, fellows, or audiology graduate students within the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery funding to be used towards furthering the field of audiology. The award is given to students who display and demonstrate excellence within the field of audiology and who plan to further it by working with underrepresented populations. The award serves to improve audiologic services and access to disadvantaged populations, as such recipients of the award are expected to carry out a diversity initiative within audiology.

Jasmine's initiative includes serving and working with underrepresented communities within the Front Range to offer audiological services and education about hearing loss that they otherwise might not have access to. Part of her diversity initiative includes offering hearing screenings in underrepresented neighborhoods, educating the community about hearing loss and providing further audiologic resources. In addition, she will be working with Dr. Anu Sharma and Dr. Vinay Manchaiah on a hearing aid research project that focuses particularly on data outcomes for underrepresented populations.

"This award will allow my work to directly help the world of audiology become more inclusive"

We are very proud of Jasmine and her commitment to working with underrepresented communities. Congratulations Jasmine!

Jasmine Ramirez a second year AuD student is the first recipient of the Richard D. Wyant Endowed Award in Audiology.

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Christina (Lisa) Peete - AAUW Career Development Grant Winner

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:45:49 +0000

Christina (Lisa) Peete - AAUW Career Development Grant Winner Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 02/22/2023 - 09:45

Christina Peete, a second year MA-SLP student, has been awarded the 2022-23 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grant. This award will provide Christina with financial support to attend conventions and training seminars essential to her professional development and future academic goals.

“Wait, is that my name listed as a recipient? This is incredible!” said Peete. “I can now worry less about how I will financially get through my program and focus more on how my education will provide me with the tools to become an exceptional clinician." Christina's current goals include pursuing a second master’s degree in Psychology, obtaining her Ph.D. in Speech Language Pathology. Her ultimate professional goal includes working as a director managing other speech language pathologists in the VA hospital setting.

Thanks to this grant from AAUW. I'm getting a head start on my journey toward accomplishing my academic goals and career aspirations.

The entire SLHS department is very proud of Christina and her accomplishments. Congratulations Christina!

Christina Peete, a second year MA-SLP student, has been awarded the 2022-23 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grant.

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Caitlin Cloud - CSHA Elizabeth G. Jancosek Scholarship Award Winner

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:35:40 +0000

Caitlin Cloud - CSHA Elizabeth G. Jancosek Scholarship Award Winner Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/13/2020 - 12:35

Caitlin Cloud, a second year MA-SLP student, has been awarded the CSHA Elizabeth G. Jancosek graduate student scholarship for this year. This is a prestigious award and we are proud of her accomplishment.

Caitlin has also been appointed to be the Colorado SLP Student State Officer for the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA). Caitlin applied to be a Student State Officer (SSO) with National NSSLHA because she wanted to expand her leadership skills, engage more directly in professional advocacy, and make a positive contribution to other CSD students.

As an SSO, she serves as a liaison between the NSSLHA National Office and university chapters in Colorado. She will work closely with other student leaders in the western region to disseminate information to chapters, provide guidance related to National NSSLHA membership and programs, and collaborate with chapters as they organize events for the 2020-2021 academic year. In addition to her regular duties, She is also currently working with chapter presidents from CU, UNC, and MSU Denver to coordinate a joint virtual/social-distanced event as well.

“It has been a fantastic leadership experience thus far and I look forward to seeing what our Colorado NSSLHA chapters accomplish this year!”

Congratulations to Caitlin for her service and hard work!

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Vincent Salazar - First Recipient of the Marilyn Kaye Johnson Scholarship

Anonymous — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Vincent Salazar - First Recipient of the Marilyn Kaye Johnson Scholarship Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 09/12/2020 - 01:00

The SLHS Department congratulates Vincent Salazar as the first recipient of the Marilyn Kaye Johnson Scholarship in Fall 2020. This scholarship provides $1,000 funding in the fall semester of Vincent’s first academic year. The Marilyn Kaye Johnson Scholarship is established in memory of Marilyn Kaye Johnson. Marilyn received a M.A. in Communications Disorders and Speech Science from CU in 1985. She dedicated over 20 years of her life to serving as a speech-language pathologist for K-12 students in the Navajo school system operated by the federal government’s Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). It was Marilyn’s complete devotion to her “kids” that made her special. Not only was she their speech therapist, she bought them gifts and supplied them with basics such as glasses and clothing that many Navajo families living on the reservation could simply not afford.

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AuD Students Chosen for LEND Fellowships

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:28:36 +0000

AuD Students Chosen for LEND Fellowships Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 11/14/2016 - 10:28

Several AuD students were chosen for LEND fellowships. LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) programs offer interdisciplinary training with the intent of improving the health of children with disabilities. Graduate students who are chosen as LEND fellows take on additional coursework and clinical experiences so as to help them become leaders in their fields as well as to become clinicians with a high level of competence working with children who have disabilities and their families. Twelve LEND programs across the country have been chosen to receive supplemental monies to expand pediatric audiology training efforts. The University of Colorado and JFK Partners are one of those 12 programs. AuD students who are taking part in this prestigious development program as LEND fellows are: Kendra Huskey, Ajiana Zanders, Kaylee Watson, Zoe Boxer, and Mari Peterman.

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Hannah Glick receives ASHA award

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:26:41 +0000

Hannah Glick receives ASHA award Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 11/14/2016 - 10:26

Hannah Glick (AuD/PhD student) has been awarded the prestigious New Century Scholars Scholarship from ASHA for her PhD research. Congratulations, Hannah!

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