Welcome to the Academic-Research-International Lounge! We have information, resources, and opportunities to share about academic and clinical education, the accreditation of academic programs in communication sciences and disorders, faculty-researcher career development, and ASHA international programs that strengthen capacity, engagement, and affiliation to address communication disorders globally. ASHA’s Academic Affairs and Research Education (AARE) team offers several research education, mentoring, and award programs that support and advance academic and research careers in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). AARE administers the CSD Education Survey, publishes data on CSD education, and develops resources to promote interprofessional education, collaborative practice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. Information and opportunities are available throughout the CSD education trajectory for undergraduate students, clinical graduate students in audiology and speech-language pathology, research doctoral students, and early- and mid-career faculty in CSD. Visit our booth onsite or contact us at academicaffairs@asha.org. ASHA’s International Programs team invites you to learn about ASHA’s international programs! Find out more about the International Affiliates program and new modifications to eligibility; ASHA’s international initiatives and programs; ASHA’s collaboration with the World Health Organization and, in particular, with the Pan American Health Organization; and how joining Special Interest Group 17 (Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders) can extend your learning help you connect with other members who have an interest in international issues. You can also learn about the activities of the International Issues Board. Visit our booth onsite or contact us at international@asha.org. The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) will have staff representatives at the booth to address your program’s accreditation questions! Have questions about preparing for an upcoming site visit? Do you want to know the process of applying for programmatic accreditation? Stop by! The CAA offers voluntary accreditation to graduate programs that offer the first professional degree in audiology and speech-language pathology. The CAA is the entity within ASHA that has the sole authority to establish and enforce standards for the accreditation of graduate education programs for the professions. Visit our booth online or contact us at accreditation@asha.org for more information.
ASHA Advocacy & PAC Lounge
Stop by to learn about ASHA’s 2025-2026 advocacy priorities and how you can help make an impact! Get answers to questions about reimbursement, licensure, getting involved in ASHA’s advocacy, the interstate compact, and more. Find out what ASHA-PAC is all about and how it provides critical support for our advocacy efforts. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions!
ASHA Audiology Practices
ASHA Audiology is here for you. ASHA Audiology represents the audiology profession within the association. With more than 14,700 affiliated audiologists, ASHA’s broad reach, historical knowledge, and resource wealth benefit audiologists in many ways. ASHA staff audiologists can provide professional consultation and practice resources for your work setting.
Ascend Advanced Therapies-ABL
X Ascend Advanced Therapies and ABL Inc. form a premier CDMO alliance with 50+ years of viral manufacturing expertise. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective development and commercial-scale production of gene therapies, oncolytics, and vaccines—accelerating time-to-market for biotech innovators across multiple advanced therapy modalities.
API Metrology
Automated Precision Inc. (API Metrology) is a global leader in portable laser metrology, delivering precision measurement solutions that power the world’s most demanding manufacturing environments. At Automate 2026, API is showcasing its Dynamic 9D LADAR — the world’s fastest, most accurate non-contact scanning system — paired with MeasurePro, API’s powerful measurement automation software platform.
American Kidney Fund
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nonprofit with the greatest direct impact on people with kidney disease. AKF works on behalf of the 1 in 7 American adults living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention and early detection through post-transplant living.
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
The mission of the ABMGG is to serve the public and the medical profession by promoting and assuring standards of excellence in medical genetics.