The Doctoral Student AAC Research Think Tank was held on the University Park campus of Penn State University from May 16 – May 18, 2017.
The Think Tank brought together 22 doctoral students and faculty from across the country to discuss strategies for developing research careers in AAC. Over the three days, students presented on their own research projects; listened to presentations by Steve Bauer, David Beukelman, Janice Light, and David McNaughton; and engaged in lively discussion during presentations and and meals.
The Think Tank was supported by funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant #90RE5017) to the RERC on AAC, and The Hintz Family Endowed Chair in Children’s Communicative Competence.