Carla Wood, a professor and director of Florida State University’s School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), has been selected as a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an organization that grants fellowship status to fewer than 25 individuals annually.
The fellowship is awarded to individuals who have made notable contributions in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing science.
“Dr. Carla Wood’s recognition as an ASHA Fellow is not only a testament to her extraordinary achievements, but also a reflection of the School of Communication Science and Disorders’ commitment to national leadership and innovation in our field,” said Dean Michelle Kazmer of the College of Communication and Information. “Her dedication inspires our entire community, demonstrating how the impact of excellent scholarship can elevate our college, our university, and the discipline as a whole.”
Wood has maintained involvement with ASHA for over 30 years as a certified speech-language pathologist.
“This recognition is another reflection of the vibrant community of scholars that contributes to such attainments,” Wood said. “I feel even more dedicated to nominating and putting our outstanding colleagues forward for the Fellowship so that our faculty in SCSD are elected each year.”
Wood’s work with ASHA has been so substantial that Wood said her “three children grew up believing that the ASHA national conference was an annual holiday between Halloween and Thanksgiving.”
“I am celebrating my twentieth year at FSU, with continuous federal grant funding since 2008, thanks to great colleagues and partnerships at FSU,” Wood said. “In that time, I have witnessed SCSD double in size and the number of faculty members with federal research and training grants, embodying the principle that ‘a rising tide lifts all ships.’”
Looking forward, Wood plans to continue supporting and highlighting the numerous endeavors of the SCSD community, including research, training, academics and clinical excellence.
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