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Katelyn (Katie) Rogers, a junior Biomedical Sciences student, was selected as one of the six oral presenters at the recent 21st USA Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Katie Rogers Presents at Research Symposium
Congratulations to Katelyn (Katie) Rogers, a junior Biomedical Sciences student, on
being selected as one of the six oral presenters at the recent 21st USA Undergraduate
Research Symposium. This event was held on 1 November, 2019 and showcased the work
of seventy-seven undergraduate USA students whose posters were on display. Katie’s
presentation was based on a project she did as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
(SURF) student from May-July. The SURF program creates opportunities for exceptional
students to participate in scholarly research projects under the supervision of a
faculty mentor. Katie’s presentation was titled “Developing a Novel Quantitative Assay
to Determine the Antibacterial Effectiveness of Chemically Synthesized Molecules Attached
to Fabric Surfaces”. Dr. Terry Ravine, also from Biomedical Sciences, was her project
mentor while Drs. Kevin West and T. Grant Glover both with the Department of Chemical
& Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering served as project advisors. 
Dr. Donna Wooster, Chair of the Dept. of Occupational Therapy, received the AOTA Roster of Fellows award from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Dr. Wooster Receives AOTA Award
Congratulations to Dr. Donna Wooster, Chair of the USA Dept. of Occupational Therapy.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has awarded her with the AOTA
Roster of Fellows. This prestigious award recognizes occupational therapist members
of AOTA who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance
have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact
on consumers of occupational therapy services and/or members of the Association. She
is being recognized for her contributions to OT Education and Pediatrics. Dr. Wooster
will receive the award at the 2020 Annual Conference & Expo in Boston, Massachusetts.
The USA Dept of SPA and Tubes2Tables hosted a "Childhood Apraxia of Speech: From Diagnosis to Treatment" workshop.
Dept of SPA Co-hosts Childhood Apraxia of Speech Workshop
USA's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology in partnership with Tubes2Tables
hosted a workshop in the USA Student Center entitled "Childhood Apraxia of Speech:
From Diagnosis to Treatment". The 95 participants consisted of current graduate students,
former graduates of the program, and regional speech-language pathologists from Florida,
Alabama, and Mississippi. Topics discussed at the workshop were definition and characteristics
of CAS, tools for differential diagnosis, and treatment and monitoring of progress.
Rebecca M. Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP, was the guest speaker at the workshop. Ms. Smith
is the Therapy Director and Speech Therapy Supervisor at Rehabilitation Associates
and Aveanna Company in Falls Church, VA. She also co-founded The Childhood Apraxia
of Speech Network- Hampton Roads (CASN-HR) support group. 
Dr. Susan Gordon-Hickey and Bernadette Standifer were selected as members of the 2019 US-A Team.
Christie Miree USA National Alumni Association Outstanding Employee Service Award Winners
Mrs. Dr. Susan Gordon-Hickey (Associate Dean, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health
Professions) and Bernadette Standifer (Secretary V, Department of Biomedical Sciences)
were selected as members of the 2019 US-A Team as part of the Christie Miree USA National
Alumni Association Outstanding Employee Service Award Program. Team members are nominated by their coworkers and are selected as US-A Team members on a competitive basis. This is the third year in a row that Mrs. Standifer has achieved this prestigious recognition.
These awards recognize the excellent service provided to students, alumni, and other constituencies by the employees of the University of South Alabama. To accomplish this goal, the Association recognizes selected University employees annually for their outstanding service and dedication.
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