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 Facilitators
Jillian B.
Jillian is a Senior at Florida State University majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Crime Scene Investigation. She has completed ASL 1-4 and is working towards ASL Honors. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school, and hopes to pursue a career that can include ASL. She is currently an ASL 3 Lab Facilitator, as well as working with the DHH Educational Outreach Program through teaching an ASL Sibling class.
Keira E.
Keira is a Junior at Florida State University from Tampa, 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 3 while this semester she is an ASL 2 Lab Facilitator, working towards ASL Honors.
Morgan H.
Morgan is a senior at Florida State University from north central Florida. She is majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Psychology. She finished ASL 4 last spring and is now working towards receiving distinguished honors in ASL. After graduation, Morgan plans to attend graduate school and become a Speech-Language Pathologist for veterans at the VA. She serves as the Secretary for the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association. Morgan is now the Lead ASL Lab Facilitator for 2024-2025 and looks forward to deepening her knowledge in ASL.
Lily J.
Lily is a senior at Florida State University from Orlando, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Child Development. Lily wants to become a Speech-Language Pathologist, working with children in the DHH community. She is currently the Vice President of the ASL Club and working towards ASL honors. Lily is currently taking ASL 4 and an ASL 3 Lab and Classroom Facilitator.
Grace L.
Grace is a Junior 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 adults who have developmental disorders or with children. She completed ASL 3 in the Fall of 2024 and is looking forward to keeping her connection with the ASL program as an ASL 3 Lab Facilitator!
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.
Ava M.
Ava is a Junior at Florida State University from Destin, FL. She is majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry and Environmental Science. She plans to pursue a career in marine biology. She was a lab facilitator and classroom assistant for ASL 3 during Fall 2024 and is currently a facilitator and classroom assistant for ASL 1. She spends her free time going to the gym, reading and swing dancing!
Grace O.
Grace is a senior at Florida State University and is majoring in psychology. She is from Jacksonville, FL and plans to get her Master of Social Psychology after she graduates. She is working towards ASL honors and plans to take ASL 4 in the Spring. She is currently an ASL 1 lab facilitator.
Emma R.
Emma is a Senior at Florida State University from Fort Myers, Florida. She is double majoring in Psychology and Statistics. She is graduating with the SAS Programming and Data Analysis certificate and Honors in the Major. Now she is working towards Honors in ASL. She currently is in the ASL club and Operation Smile club. She hopes to attend graduate school to become a Clinical Health Psychologist, to help research and understand mental health disorders. She is currently an ASL 1 Lab Facilitator and Classroom Assistant.
Presley S.
Presley is a junior 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 is currently enrolled in ASL 4 and is serving as an ASL 3 Lab Assistant.