New Professional Pathway Program
Graduating national SAA members are eligible for the Academy's New Professional Pathway Program!
After graduating with your first doctoral degree in audiology, the Academy will automatically transition your national SAA membership to new professional membership in the Academy when renewals are run for 2025.
To take advantage of this member benefit, national SAA members should verify their graduation year by logging on to their member dashboard and selecting Update My Profile. While there, members can also update their email address from a school or university email to a more permanent email address to maintain timely communications.
"SAA empowers students to become leaders and actively contribute to the future of audiology."
Lindee Alvarez
SAA President 2024-2025
Get Involved
Advocate on behalf of the profession, educate your peers, and participate in national campaigns to get the word out about hearing health.
Volunteer
The SAA has many volunteer opportunities from committee positions to a state ambassador program. Find your fit here.
Advocate
Ensure your voice is heard and join your peers, and the Academy, on Capitol Hill.
Participate
Get involved in national campaigns to educate the public about hearing and balance care.
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Last chance! Register for tomorrow`s Academy webinar, Beyond the Booth: Ted Lasso’s Leadership Playbook. Elevate your leadership skills by taking a page out of the playbook of Apple TV+ soccer coach Ted Lasso.
This webinar is FREE for Academy members, and will take place tomorrow, June 26, at 2:00 pm ET.
Last chance! Register for tomorrow`s Academy webinar, Beyond the Booth: Ted Lasso’s Leadership Playbook. Elevate your leadership skills by taking a page out of the playbook of Apple TV+ soccer coach Ted Lasso.
This webinar is FREE for Academy members, and will take place tomorrow, June 26, at 2:00 pm ET.
Advice to Incoming First-Year Audiology Students From Current First Years:
"As you begin your first year, here’s some advice we think will be helpful—things we were told, and things we wish we had been told." #AudiologyToday
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/articles/advice-to-incoming-first-year-audiology-students-from-current-first-years/
Advice to Incoming First-Year Audiology Students From Current First Years:
"As you begin your first year, here’s some advice we think will be helpful—things we were told, and things we wish we had been told." #AudiologyToday
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/articles/advice-to-incoming-first-year-audiology-students-from-current-first-years/
CONSENSUS STATEMENT | Assessment of Vestibular Function in the Pediatric Population
The awareness of pediatric vestibular and balance disorders has been increasing in recent years. The overall prevalence of vestibular and balance disorders in children has been estimated somewhere between 0.45 percent and 5.3 percent, with prevalence increasing with age and a female preponderance
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today.
CONSENSUS STATEMENT | Assessment of Vestibular Function in the Pediatric Population
The awareness of pediatric vestibular and balance disorders has been increasing in recent years. The overall prevalence of vestibular and balance disorders in children has been estimated somewhere between 0.45 percent and 5.3 percent, with prevalence increasing with age and a female preponderance
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today.
The Academy Research Conference 2025 full schedule is now available! ARC 2025 will be held October 17 from 10:30 am–5:15 pm ET. Visit the link below to view the schedule.
Learn more: https://www.audiology.org/event/academy-research-conference-2025-diagnosis-and-management-of-tinnitus/
The Academy Research Conference 2025 full schedule is now available! ARC 2025 will be held October 17 from 10:30 am–5:15 pm ET. Visit the link below to view the schedule.
Learn more: https://www.audiology.org/event/academy-research-conference-2025-diagnosis-and-management-of-tinnitus/
Researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, in collaboration with several scientists from Geneva, Switzerland, have been working on a new, more flexible auditory brainstem implant for over a decade. It consists of an elastic multilayer structure containing ultra-thin platinum electrodes embedded in silicone, allowing the implant to closely conform to the curved surface of the brainstem.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/a-new-flexible-auditory-brainstem-implant/
Researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, in collaboration with several scientists from Geneva, Switzerland, have been working on a new, more flexible auditory brainstem implant for over a decade. It consists of an elastic multilayer structure containing ultra-thin platinum electrodes embedded in silicone, allowing the implant to closely conform to the curved surface of the brainstem.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/a-new-flexible-auditory-brainstem-implant/
Introducing the Academy June Member Spotlight, Lily Noel Croke!
"Being a member of the Academy has allowed me to connect with other audiologists that share similar interests as me. It has also allowed me to access the newest information in our profession, bolstering my evidence base for treating patients."
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/about/leadership/lily-noel-croke/
Introducing the Academy June Member Spotlight, Lily Noel Croke!
"Being a member of the Academy has allowed me to connect with other audiologists that share similar interests as me. It has also allowed me to access the newest information in our profession, bolstering my evidence base for treating patients."
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/about/leadership/lily-noel-croke/
Prevalence of Depression in Teenagers and Adults in the United States:
Audiologists may see patients who present with comorbid health conditions, including depression. Brody and Hughes (2025) used data from the August 2021–August 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to evaluate the prevalence of depression in individuals aged 12 years and older.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/prevalence-of-depression-in-teenagers-and-adults-in-the-united-states/
Prevalence of Depression in Teenagers and Adults in the United States:
Audiologists may see patients who present with comorbid health conditions, including depression. Brody and Hughes (2025) used data from the August 2021–August 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to evaluate the prevalence of depression in individuals aged 12 years and older.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/prevalence-of-depression-in-teenagers-and-adults-in-the-united-states/
The results are in! We’re excited to announce the newly elected members-at-large and president-elect who will join your Academy Board of Directors for 2025–2026!
President-Elect: Jamie Bogle, AuD, PhD
Members-at-Large: Rebecca Lewis, AuD, PhD | Patricia Mazzullo, AuD | Bre Myers, AuD, PhD
The results are in! We’re excited to announce the newly elected members-at-large and president-elect who will join your Academy Board of Directors for 2025–2026!
President-Elect: Jamie Bogle, AuD, PhD
Members-at-Large: Rebecca Lewis, AuD, PhD | Patricia Mazzullo, AuD | Bre Myers, AuD, PhD
Animal audiology is a relatively new field that explores the hearing acuity of various species and assists with their aural health. Over millennia, animals have developed unique mechanisms to perceive, process, and utilize sounds, which are crucial for their survival. #AudiologyToday
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Read more at the link in our bio. Not a member? Join today.
Animal audiology is a relatively new field that explores the hearing acuity of various species and assists with their aural health. Over millennia, animals have developed unique mechanisms to perceive, process, and utilize sounds, which are crucial for their survival. #AudiologyToday
Want to read more? Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Read more at the link in our bio. Not a member? Join today.
Pregnancy May Be an Overlooked Factor in Hearing Loss:
There are many causes of hearing loss, both intrinsic and extrinsic, from noise exposure, naturally growing older, some health conditions, medications, and genetics. This list is certainly not exhaustive! However, a new study from Lau et al. (2025) revealed an unusual factor associated with hearing loss—pregnancy.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/pregnancy-may-be-an-overlooked-factor-in-hearing-loss/
Pregnancy May Be an Overlooked Factor in Hearing Loss:
There are many causes of hearing loss, both intrinsic and extrinsic, from noise exposure, naturally growing older, some health conditions, medications, and genetics. This list is certainly not exhaustive! However, a new study from Lau et al. (2025) revealed an unusual factor associated with hearing loss—pregnancy.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/pregnancy-may-be-an-overlooked-factor-in-hearing-loss/
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Audiology’s Progress Is Powered by Science
"Audiology is, at its core, a science-driven profession. From understanding the complex physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems to developing advanced diagnostics and treatments, every aspect of audiology is grounded in scientific inquiry."
Read the full message: https://www.audiology.org/presidents-message-audiologys-progress-is-powered-by-science/
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Audiology’s Progress Is Powered by Science
"Audiology is, at its core, a science-driven profession. From understanding the complex physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems to developing advanced diagnostics and treatments, every aspect of audiology is grounded in scientific inquiry."
Read the full message: https://www.audiology.org/presidents-message-audiologys-progress-is-powered-by-science/
Register for our upcoming Academy webinar, Beyond the Booth: Ted Lasso’s Leadership Playbook. Elevate your leadership skills by taking a page out of the playbook of Apple TV+ soccer coach Ted Lasso.
This live webinar will take place June 26 at 2:00 pm ET.
Register: https://eaudiology.audiology.org/products/beyond-the-booth-ted-lassos-leadership-playbook
Register for our upcoming Academy webinar, Beyond the Booth: Ted Lasso’s Leadership Playbook. Elevate your leadership skills by taking a page out of the playbook of Apple TV+ soccer coach Ted Lasso.
This live webinar will take place June 26 at 2:00 pm ET.
Register: https://eaudiology.audiology.org/products/beyond-the-booth-ted-lassos-leadership-playbook
Student Academy of Audiology Blog
Balancing Vulnerability and Professionalism: Learning from Audiology Students with Hearing Loss
By Nicole Genser For audiology students with hearing loss, the path to becoming a clinician is both uniquely…
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
About to choose between an AuD or PhD degree for your audiology program? Don’t walk this journey alone - find resources here that can help guide you.
Become a Chapter
Instate a chapter at your university—become eligible for chapter funding opportunities.
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
