The American Sign Language Lab is open to enrolled ASL students across all levels. It is housed within a shared space in Diffenbaugh, and has evolved to become an integral component of the ASL program. Lab sessions provide students with opportunities to apply foundational language knowledge in small group settings. We are excited to announce the re-opening of the ASL Lab in Spring 2023 following major renovations! Current lab schedules can be found within the ASL course Canvas site.
ASL Lab facilitators are selected based on performance in the ASL courses and can earn independent studies credit by simultaneously enrolling in the associated Applications of Research course (SPA 3801), which fulfills a requirement for earning Honors in ASL. In addition to developing their own signing skills, these positions provide students with foundational opportunities to explore the evidence-based underpinnings of facilitating language, which is paramount to future careers.
American Sign Language Assistants
Emily B.
Emily is a junior at Florida State University from Stuart, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Biology. She plans to work as an SLPA in the school district before returning for her master's degree. Emily is currently enrolled in ASL 3 and is working towards ASL Honors. She is excited about serving as an ASL 1 Lab Facilitator and deepening her understanding of the language!
Faith C.
Faith is a senior at Florida State University from Melbourne, Florida. She is a Communication Science and Disorders major with a minor in Child Development. She plans on taking a gap year after graduating to work as an SLPA before pursuing her Masters of Public Health, where she can use her background to advocate for commonly underserved populations. She is currently enrolled in ASL 4 and serves as a lab assistant for ASL 3.
Hope G.
Hope is a senior at Florida State University. She is majoring in Psychology and planning to obtain her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. Last semester she was a lab facilitator for ASL 1 and is currently serving as a lab facilitator for ASL 3. She is also enrolled in ASL 4 this semester and is looking forward to broadening her knowledge of ASL.
Alex K.
Alex is a Junior at Florida State University from Lakeland, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with the goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist, specifically working with children. Additionally, she is a member of the ASL Club. Last semester, she took ASL 2, while this semester she is an ASL 1 Lab Facilitator, working towards ASL Honors.
Alexia L.
Alexia is a senior at Florida State University from Fort Myers, FL. She is majoring in Psychology with minor in Child Development. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school and become an occupational therapist for children with disabilities. She is currently enrolled in ASL 4 and is serving an ASL 2 Lab Assistant
Grace L.
Grace is a senior at Florida State University from Annapolis, Maryland. She is a Communication Science and Disorders major with a Child Development minor, and plans on becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist working with children or adults who have developmental disorders. She has completed ASL 1-3 and is currently enrolled in ASL 4, working towards ASL Honors. She received her Certificate in Interdepartmental Developmental Disabilities in Fall 2025. Grace is looking forward to finishing out her undergraduate experience at FSU while strengthening her connection with the ASL program as an ASL 3 Lab Facilitator.
Magdalene M.
Magdalene is a Junior at Florida State University from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders to pursue a career as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with a special focus on the DHH community. She is currently enrolled in ASL 3 and ASL 4 in addition to serving as a Lab facilitator for ASL 2 this semester working towards ASL Distinguished Honors. She currently serves on the executive board for the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association in addition to being an active member in ASL club and other CSD related organizations.
Presley S.
Presley is a senior at Florida State University from Staten Island, NY. She is majoring in Communication Science and Disorder with minors in Child Development and Psychology. She plans on attending graduate school with the goal of becoming a speech language pathologist. She has taken ASL 1-4 and is serving as an ASL 3 and 4 Lab Assistant.
Sydney
Sydney is a junior at Florida State University from Miami, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Science & Disorders to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology. She has taken ASL 1, 2, and 3 and is working towards honors in ASL. Sydney is the Lead Lab Facilitator for 2025-2027 and actively involved in the DHH outreach program. She’s looking forward to expanding both her knowledge and appreciation of ASL this year!
Rachel S.
Rachel is a senior at Florida State University from Jacksonville, Florida, majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with the goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. She is currently enrolled in ASL 3 and serves as a lab facilitator for ASL 2, while working toward ASL Honors. Additionally, she holds the role of Educational Outreach Leader in Florida State University’s DHH/ASL Educational Outreach Program.
Myia M.
Myia is a Junior at Florida State University from Youngstown, Ohio. She is majoring in Psychology and plans to pursue a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after graduating. She is currently taking ASL 2 and plans to take ASL 3 in the future. She is currently serving as Language Table Host.