Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Ohio State

11/01/2025

Thanks to everyone who helped make our department’s booth at WestFest a success! We had a fantastic turnout and lots of fun with hands-on activities—from AAC demos and tongue strength contests to balance challenges, hearing screenings, and more. Great to see so many families from across Columbus join in the science fun!

11/01/2025

As Audiology Awareness Month comes to a close, we'd like to express how proud we are of our alumni. One of our many fantastic alumni audiologists is Dr. Chorpenning, who is meeting a significant need by providing audiology services in schools.

Did you know this week is Educational Audiologist Awareness Week?
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Tracy Chorpenning, Scranton’s very own Educational Audiologist! Mrs. Chorpenning joined The Scranton School team full-time this year, and we’re so grateful for the incredible support and services she provides to our students and their families.

10/30/2025

Congratulations to PhD student Grace Terry on being selected as one of the Academy of Aphasia’s NIDCD sponsored student mentee fellows! She had the honor of presenting her work at the meeting in San Diego, California.

10/30/2025

Do you mentor or precept graduate clinicians in speech-language pathology or audiology? Join us for a free CEU event designed to support clinical educators in delivering meaningful, effective feedback in clinical education.
📅 November 3, 2025 | 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 You can attend in person at OSU or virtually
🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghRYPVey

10/28/2025

Welcome Dr. Tamati! 🎉
Her research explores how adults with hearing loss and cochlear implants communicate in real-world settings — with the goal of improving quality of life through better clinical interventions. Learn more about her work below!

Department of Speech and Hearing Science

10/27/2025

👏 We’re proud of Dr. Lundine, who is presenting this week at the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators Conference in Portland, Maine!
She’s sharing her important research on helping students in Ohio return to school after a brain injury.
Dr. Lundine also serves as Co-Chair of the NASHIA Collaborative on Children’s Brain Injury, leading national efforts to improve support for children and families.

10/25/2025

10/24/2025

It's October: AAC Awareness Month!

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the term for all the ways people communicate without using speech.

Come join AAC Connections at OSU West Fest - Tomorrow (Saturday, 10/25/2025) from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the OSU West Campus quad! There is ample parking for you to come and stop by our table, meet the team, and learn more about how AAC empowers communication. OSU West Fest offers family friendly science fun for all! https://u.osu.edu/stemimpact/westfest/

This month and every month, we advocate for the right of every individual to express themselves! Learn more about the clinic: https://u.osu.edu/aacslp/

WestFest   The Ohio State University’s West Campus Science & Sustainability Festival Saturday, October 25, 2025; 11:00am – 3:00pm   Event Map and Exhibiting Partners   Expand to See Exhibiting Partner Location 1. Information Tent 32. Department of Speech and Hearing Science 2. Reserved 33. Or...

10/23/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Roup! 🙌🙌

The American Journal of Audiology (AJA) is pleased to announce the selection of Christina M. Roup, PhD, as editor-in-chief of the journal. Dr. Roup will begin her term on January 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Erin…

10/23/2025

Ohio State Graduate Students Participate in Columbus Asian Festival!

MA/PhD and AuD students from our department identified a need and initiated a connection with the Columbus Asian Festival within the Health Education area. MA/PhD and AUD students interacted with and educated the public about our services and provided referrals to our clinic. This initiative was led...

10/23/2025

It's October: AAC Awareness Month! AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is the term for all forms of communication (other than speech) that people use to express their thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. This is the perfect time to highlight the fundamental importance of the Communication Bill of Rights.
These 12 rights assert that every person has the right to communicate in all parts of their lives, promoting full participation. The 12th right is especially critical: "The right to individualized, working augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and other assistive technology (AT) at all times."
AAC isn't a privilege—it's a human right that ensures dignity, respect, and full partnership. This month, let's commit to upholding these rights for all communicators! If you or someone you know needs AAC, contact us!
Read the full Bill of Rights: Communication Bill of Rights, 3rd Edition: https://www.asha.org/njc/communication-bill-of-rights/?srsltid=AfmBOorBrRtgDcP7DGPQwErv336r2LtzRtXvz-lJOd_jjG4py-SBrK2k

All people with a disability of any extent or severity have a basic right to affect, through communication, the conditions of their existence.