Speech, language and hearing sciences senior Lauren Kutschke’s passion is helping people with special needs communicate more comfortably. After a study abroad program, she started at home with a custom visual communication aid for her brother.
The award will support the SMART BALANCE Initiative to build capacity for patient-centered research addressing fear of falling among adults with age-related hearing loss and balance disorders in Alabama.
For Audrey Cordier, a senior majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences, every opportunity at Auburn has started with simply asking a question. Through undergraduate research, student leadership, study abroad and service, Cordier has built an Auburn experience shaped by curiosity and initiative.
The Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic meets children where they are – at the campus clinic, in our community or via telehealth, so that every child has access to evidence-based literacy evaluation and treatment.
