Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Ohio State

Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Ohio State We take great pride in preparing the next generation of leaders. Individuals are also evaluated for hearing loss, auditory processing disorders and tinnitus.

At The Ohio State University, our department is dedicated to advancing the study of human
communication through innovative research, clinical education, and community
engagement. The Clinic professionals perform assessments and intervention for individuals with speech and hearing disorders. Diagnostic testing and treatment for articulation, language, literacy, fluency and memory are administered. The fitting of hearing aids and assistive listening devises is also performed through the Clinic.

Kiersten Spires, 3rd year AuD student, recently attended the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C.🏛️, as a LEND ...
04/02/2026

Kiersten Spires, 3rd year AuD student, recently attended the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C.🏛️, as a LEND Trainee. Through this experience, she engaged in professional development focused on federal disability policy and helped educate Congressional offices on the importance of accessible hearing and communication services. We’re proud to see our students growing as clinicians, leaders, and advocates!

We’re so glad to have Shannon with us again. Her strength and resilience through this time have been truly inspiring, an...
04/02/2026

We’re so glad to have Shannon with us again. Her strength and resilience through this time have been truly inspiring, and it means a lot to see her back where she belongs. Wishing her continued healing and good days ahead ! 💗🎗️

04/01/2026

Interview on the Move with Dr Bae part 2!!

04/01/2026

Interview on the Move with Dr Bae part 1!!

Meet more members of BrainCare!Ashley! Favorite Drink: Diet Coke Characteristics: Short and creativeFavorite food: Japan...
03/30/2026

Meet more members of BrainCare!
Ashley!
Favorite Drink: Diet Coke
Characteristics: Short and creative
Favorite food: Japanese food
Favorite way to pass time (hobby): Being a mom, listening to music, and outside in nature.
Short saying or phrase: No
Favorite thing about BrainCare: community!
Favorite color: Black

Rich!
Favorite Drink: blood orange spindrift water
Characteristics: Positive, happy, and integrity
Favorite food: pasta
Favorite way to pass time (hobby): walking, hanging out with two cats, volunteering, and going to conferences with TBI of Ohio
Favorite quote: “When you have a traumatic brain injury, you face two battles. One being the brain injury itself. The other, living in a world where so few people understand what you’re up against”
Favorite thing about BrainCare: having a great time at OSU with a group of undergrads, graduate and survivors in class
Favorite color: Grey

Don’t forget to register for the 2026 OSHLA convention!
03/21/2026

Don’t forget to register for the 2026 OSHLA convention!

Our first-year MA SLP students created activities to help clients who use AAC discover more effective communication—thei...
03/17/2026

Our first-year MA SLP students created activities to help clients who use AAC discover more effective communication—their own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

Congratulations, Sophie Nichols, 2026 CAPSCD PhD Scholarship Award recipient!Sophie is currently pursuing a PhD in Speec...
03/16/2026

Congratulations, Sophie Nichols, 2026 CAPSCD PhD Scholarship Award recipient!

Sophie is currently pursuing a PhD in Speech and Hearing Science. Her research interests include the linkage between language, mental health and offending behaviors, as well as long term outcomes of children with cognitive-communication disorders.

03/14/2026

This week is Spring Break for Ohio State; the clinic will operate with reduced hours and limited personnel.

As a reminder, appointments are always required. However, during spring break, walk‑in visits cannot be accommodated, and appointments will be scheduled for the following week when full clinic operations resume. Our office staff remain available by phone and email for scheduling and questions. Thank you for your understanding!

Spring Break Hours:

�🕗 Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🚫 Thursday–Friday: Closed

03/12/2026

Interview on the Move: Sophie Nichols (PhD student)

Huge shoutout to Dr. Kris Bowdrie and Dr. Rachael Holt for their fantastic presentation at the American Auditory Society...
03/10/2026

Huge shoutout to Dr. Kris Bowdrie and Dr. Rachael Holt for their fantastic presentation at the American Auditory Society!
Their talk, “Hearing Aid Benefit in Adults: Interactions Between Temperament and Self‑Efficacy,” explored how personal characteristics shape hearing aid outcomes.

And an extra round of applause for Kris, who received an Early Career Investigator Travel Award for this research!
We’re so proud to see OSU representation making an impact.

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1070 Carmack Road, 141 Pressey Hall
Columbus, OH
43210

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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