Pyle presents paper, research at conferences

Elaine Pyle (Speech Language Hearing Sciences) presented a paper at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) in New York City on April 14, 2018. The paper session focused on Instructional and Technological Scaffolding in Enhancing Students’ Problem-Based Learning Experiences. She also presented her research—The Effects of Subject Presentation Type on Student Motivation: A PBL Implementation in […]

SLHS department hosts event, donates 28 blankets to Sanford Children’s Hospital

The Speech/Language/Hearing Science (SLHS) Department hosted a fleece blanket making event on April 10. There were approximately 20 students, five faculty and staff, and four community members that came together to make 28 fleece blankets to be donated to the Sanford Children’s Hospital. There were representatives from both the National Student Speech, Language, Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and the SLHS Living […]

Science vs. Pseudoscience: Tools for Skeptical Thinking

Wednesday, March 28 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Murray Hall The MSUM SLHS department presents a guest lecture by Dr. Gregory Lof on Wednesday, March 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Murray Hall. The topic is “Science vs. Pseudoscience: Tools for Skeptical Thinking.” All faculty, staff, and students are welcome. For more information, contact Monnie Soderberg at monnie.soderberg@mnstate.edu or 218-477-2417.

Riedinger receives community grant

Vicki Riedinger received a community grant from Sertoma International in the amount of $4,712 for the purchase of four new portable screening audiometers for the MSUM Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic. This grant was supported by the local Sertoma Club affiliate, which works closely with the SLHS department on many projects.

National Stuttering Association meeting

Thursday, March 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Murray Hall The next National Stuttering Association (NSA) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The main topic for discussion will be the experience of a female professional golfer who overcame stuttering in her own way. Also hear about some of the ways stuttering has been in the news […]