The top-ranked University of Washington Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences (SPHSC) is committed to the science of communication! Located in the Pacific Northwest, we are part of the Natural Sciences division of the College of Arts and Sciences. Our research and our courses address the fundamental aspects of communication—hearing, speech, and language—as well as the causes and treatment of disorders such as childhood speech sound disorders, aphasia, stuttering, voice disorders, and hearing loss. We operate the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic, a clinical training and research facility that is integral to our department and serves those affected by communication disorders within our community.
This award is presented annually to one person who, through their work with students, made significant contributions to the CSD discipline and National NSSLHA. MS SLP student Aivy Nguyen, President of National NSSLHA, along with many other SPHSC students, were excited to nominate Dr. Burns for this prestigious award and acknowledge his impact on the Department and our students.