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Hector Sanchez
SAA President 2025-2026
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Meet our 2025-2026 National Student Academy of Audiology Board of Directors! This month, we are highlighting Hector Sanchez, the 2025-2026 President.
Hector is a third-year audiology doctoral student at the University of Utah. His interests include pediatrics, specifically vestibular and ototoxicity monitoring. Click the link in our bio to learn more about Hector and his interests!
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Building Tomorrow
"Progress requires unity. We will not be effective in our endeavors unless we are working together. Differences in opinions can generate stronger outcomes, but this requires us to trust and work together. We grow stronger when we recognize that our shared purpose is greater than any single perspective." #AudiologyToday
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today.
Introducing our September Member Spotlight, Allison Morris, AuD!
"Even in a relatively short time as a member, the Academy has connected me with a network of thoughtful, forward-looking professionals and provided educational resources that have shaped both my clinical practice and my vision for improving access to care."
Submit a Student Research Forum or Poster and help curate an annual convention that amplifies the value of the profession. Review the submission guidelines and submit an abstract today! #AAA2026
Submit now at the link in our bio.
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of its scholarship programs in 2025. The Foundation`s mission is to promote philanthropy in support of public awareness, research, and education in audiology and hearing and balance science.
View the full list of recipients at the link in our bio.
Membership renewals are now open! Renew your national SAA membership before November 30 and be automatically entered into a random drawing to win one of five $1,000 travel stipends and free registration to attend the AAA Annual Convention 2026 in San Antonio!
Sounds That Thrill or Chill:
"Horror fans likely know of Stephen King’s association with the state of Maine. Do they also know that the sounds of the Maine woods may evoke memories of a horror film?"
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/sounds-that-thrill-or-chill/
Introducing the Academy`s September Volunteer Spotlight, Blythe Kitner, AuD!
"As a person who also teaches professional issues and ethics, it is important to me that students understand what happens at the higher levels of audiology. I want to also be an example for my students to become involved in government work at the national level. I feel that I have a more rounded career by being a part of the Academy."
As part of an audiologist’s scope of practice, they may assess a patient’s risk for falls. Audiologists, therefore, are likely aware of the hazards related to a fall in older adults, including the potential for death.
Garnett and colleagues (2025) used data from the National Vital Statistics System to explore the death rate from falls by older adults (65 years and older). These investigators reported a death rate of 69.9 per 100,000 population in 2023, with the rate being higher in men than women and with increasing age. Compared to 2002, the death rate from falls was greater in 2023, with the rates of change over that period varying by sex and age.
These investigators also explored the relationship between death rates from falls in 2023 and race and Hispanic-origin and state of residence.
Reference
Garnett, M.F., Weeks, J.D., & Zehner, A.M. (2025). Unintentional fall deaths in adults age 65 and older: United States, 2023. NCHS Data Brief. 532:1–11.
The AAA 2026 Call for Abstracts is open! Submit a Student Research Forum or Poster and help curate an annual convention that amplifies the value of the profession. Review the submission guidelines and submit an abstract today! #AAA2026
Submit now: https://www.audiology.org/aaa-annual-convention/program-and-events/call-for-abstracts/
The September/October digital issue of Audiology Today is now available! Check out our featured article, Workplace Trust: More Than Just a Social Virtue—Part One
"When was the last time you told a lie? For some, it may have been just this morning. For others, perhaps years ago. While it is easy to justify lying to protect a loved one, what about under more common professional circumstances with patients or colleagues?" #AudiologyToday
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Registration is open! The Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2025 will provide current research and insights into tinnitus as well as the multifactorial considerations needed for diagnosis and management.
Register now and join us October 17 for a can`t-miss conference. Earn up to 0.6 CEUs.
Register now at the link in our bio.
Student Academy of Audiology Blog
July 2025 President’s Corner
Growing up in a single-parent Hispanic household, my family was my community. I always felt included. Then, moving…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
The Student Academy of Audiology is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the audiology profession through diversity and cultural competency.
Undergraduate Students
Thinking about pursuing an audiology program? Find undergraduate resources here to help make your journey easier.
Graduate / Doctoral Students
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New Audiologist Resources
Transitioning from student to professional can be challenging—the Student Academy of Audiology is here to help.
Academy Enterprise
The Student Academy of Audiology works with the following groups who work to support the overall Academy in the areas of accreditation, philanthropy, voluntary certification, advocacy, and support and education of audiology students
