The Student Academy of Audiology is the national student organization of the American Academy of Audiology that serves as a collective voice for students and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in audiology. The SAA introduces students to lifelong involvement in activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology, and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve.
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Review the FAQs (PDF), SAA Bylaws (PDF), and articles about the SAA.
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In the News
Awareness in Action:
Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium SAA Chapter News
In celebration of October's National Audiology Awareness Month and Health Awareness Day at The University of Akron, students from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) chapter used The University of Akron Zips vs. Ohio University Bobcats Football game on October 22, 2011, to spread awareness. Along with students from the nursing and nutrition programs at the University of Akron, they distributed information and increased knowledge of their perspective health-care fields.
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Get Ready, Get Set, Get Registered: AudiologyNOW! 2012
AudiologyNOW! will be held March 28-31, 2012, in Boston, MA. Do you want a sneak peek at what the SAA Programs Subcommittee has been working on this fall? Get ready for some new and improved events and a fun-filled week of learning and networking opportunities.
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Greetings SAA Chapter Advisors!
Did you know that we now have 59 SAA Chapters and 1686 SAA Members! It has been wonderful to observe the growth of SAA in such a short time and we've been thrilled to add each and every one of your programs!
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AAA Foundation: SAA's Partner in Philanthropy and Grant-Making
The AAA Foundation has greatly expanded the number of programs that specifically benefit SAA chapters and AuD and PhD students.
- Make a STATEment about your program!—For the third year in a row, we are challenging SAA chapters to make a STATEment by donating an item to the annual Auction 4 Audiology that showcases your state, school, or program. Get creative for a cause: proceeds from Chapter donations are restricted to student initiatives! Auction items are due February 20.
- Student Travel Awards Reimbursement (STAR) Program – Applications are due January 1 for a stipend of up to $500 to attend meetings in the hearing sciences (or other sciences relating to student coursework).
- AAA Foundation Scholarship Program – A variety of scholarships are available through this program. Application information will be online in January for an April 30, 2012 deadline.
- SAA Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Chapter Participation Grants – University chapters participating in local, regional and/or state Special Olympic Healthy Hearing (SOHH) events are encouraged to apply for these grants. Applications are due February 1, 2012 for support of events beginning April 1, 2012.
For more information on any of our student initiatives, please contact
Tara Conte.
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Chapter Check
Welcome New Chapters!
The SAA is pleased to welcome the newest chapter to the SAA family - East Carolina University. 
That makes 59!
Did you know – only official chartered SAA chapters can use the registered SAA name and trademarks.
SAA Board of Directors and Their Goals
What a great year this has been so far. The Student Academy of Audiology Board of Directors has worked hard to strive for success in reaching all of our goals.
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NEW! Northwestern University Chapter
A group of our students recently formed a chapter of the SAA at Northwestern University, and we couldn't be more excited about our future. We have 28 members representing us from 4 different countries and 11 different states.
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SAA Chapter at East Carolina University
At East Carolina University, our audiology students receive a unique graduate education. Our program blends clinical and research coursework. In this way, the efficiency of the curriculum allows students to receive two doctoral degrees – an AuD and a PhD.
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SAA Facebook? Join the "likes" today – 550 and growing.
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Research/PhD Cafe
"Would You Consider Returning to Our Department to Teach?"
That was the question posed to me on the exit interview sheet in the spring of 2011, the day before my graduation.
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Calling All Research-Doctorate Students
Every year, students pursuing a research doctorate are left out of great activities, such as the PhD Students Networking Breakfast at
AudiologyNOW!, because their degree information isn't up-to-date in the Academy's membership database.
Learn how to keep your records current so you won't miss out!
Calling All Research-Doctorate Students
Every year, students pursuing a research doctorate are left out of great activities, such as the PhD Students Networking Breakfast at AudiologyNOW!, because their degree information isn't up-to-date in the Academy's membership database. Learn how to keep your records current so you won't miss out!
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Calendar
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