Our Vision

The primary goal of this network is to facilitate connections among audiology clinician-scientists and clinician-scientists-in-training. This group was inspired by our personal experiences navigating clinical and research training where we found it difficult at times to find and connect with others on a similar career path. We are also encouraged by other communities of scientists offering support to each other during these uncertain times. We are excited to say our Collective has already grown to over 100 members, including Au.D. students, junior/senior faculty, hearing scientists, and clinicians!

Members

Anyone at any stage of their AuD/PhD/clinician-scientist journey can join our collective. We also encourage those who frequently work with or mentor AuD students or regularly partner with audiologists for their research to join. The following individuals would be well suited to join our collective.

• An AuD student considering pursuing a PhD
• A research audiologist
• Audiology faculty member who runs a lab
• Communication Sciences and Disorders Chair/Head
• A PI in neuroscience who regularly mentors AuD students

Why Join Our Collective?

There is a critical need for more clinician-scientists in audiology. The models for training are highly variable and can lack support for those navigating both clinical and research paths. By joining our collective, members can:

• Connect with others on a similar career path
• Evaluate different models and resources for their training
• Receive mentorship from experienced clinician-scientists
• Participate in networking events and professional development opportunities
• Collaborate on research projects and clinical initiatives
• Contribute to a growing community dedicated to advancing audiology through research and clinical excellence

How to Join

Google Group

To recieve regular updates about our activities and to hear from other members, please sign up for emails with our ACSC Google Group!

Directory

Interesting in being a part of our directory? Submit your information with this form!

Get Involved

We encourage all members to actively participate in our community. Here are some ways to get involved:

• Attend our quarterly virtual meetups to network and share experiences
• Join a working group or committee to contribute to collective initiatives
• Volunteer to help organize events or lead initiatives within the collective
• Share resources and opportunities with fellow members

Together, we can build a supportive and dynamic community that fosters growth and innovation in audiology clinician-scientist training.

Questions?

ACSC was founded by Samantha Hauser and Jane Mondul. We would love to connect with you! Please reach out to either of us if you are interested in discussing this project or would like to help at a more advanced level.