Posts by Olivia Boorom
Here is the full document that universities are being asked to sign. It's well worth your time to read.
#JSLHR study aims to characterize prelinguistic complexity and function of children with 3 neurogenetic syndromes: (1) Angelman syndrome (AS), (2) Down syndrome (DS), and (3) fragile X syndrome (FXS). pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
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More information about proposed changes: caa.asha.org/news/a-messa...
My comment in a nutshell for transparency: Stand up
Today is the last day to give comment on the CAA's proposal to remove DEI language from accreditation standards: ashaforms.wufoo.com/forms/m1kzs4...
The NIH Director continues to misunderstand (or mischaracterize) the extent to which research is being gutted. I appreciate this program officer for speaking up.
Congratulations!! So excited for you, UH is very lucky!
The plan for NIH is in, source with full 64 page proposal for all of HHS is linked. Reported in WaPo. This is catastrophic. Reduction to 8 centers. 40% cut in budget. 15% IDC cap. This will decimate science across America open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
Interested in rhythm and communication? Infant-directed speech and song? Social and language development in autism? Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab is recruiting a postdoc focused on these areas! #musicscience redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=N...
Peer review of proposed ASHA certification standards changes - seems like some got this link via email and others did not. Respond and share to provide your input: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cert_Stand...
As a result of Trumpβs slashes to research funding, dozens of graduate programs have announced reductions and cancellations of graduate admissions slots.
If you are an impacted applicant, please fill out this survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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BREAKING: 22 states sue NIH over Trump administration's new 15% cap on overhead for federal research grants. Suit filed federal court in Boston contends lifesaving research 'will grind to a halt' under the policy. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
If you are ready to advocate to your representatives (or friends and families) about the economic value of NIH funded research, you can check your state at www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...