ASL Lab

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

Emily C.

Emily is a senior at Florida State University, majoring in psychology.  She is currently a drop-in lab facilitator and educational outreach volunteer.

Morgan H.

Morgan is a Junior at Florida State University from Central Florida. She is majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school and eventually become a Speech-Language Pathologist in the NICU. Morgan's first introduction to ASL was during her second year at Florida State University. Morgan is taking ASL 3 and has completely enjoyed taking ASL 1 and 2 and learning about Deaf Culture. She is currently an ASL 1 Lab Faciltator.

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Brennan H.

Brennan is a Junior at Florida State University from Jacksonville, FL. He is majoring in Communication Science and Disorders to pursue a career in Speech Pathology. During the Summer, he completed his Interdepartmental Developmental Disabilities certificate and is working towards ASL Honors. He is currently the Secretary and Treasurer for the ASL Club. Brennan is enrolled in ASL 3 and is an ASL 1 Lab Facilitator.

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Caroline K.

Caroline is a senior at Florida State University from Tampa, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Family & Child Science. She is graduating with the Interdepartmental Developmental Disabilities certificate and is working towards honors in ASL. She hopes to attend graduate school to become a speech-language pathologist, working with the DHH population.  She is currently an ASL 3 Lab Facilitator.

Jamie M.

Jamie is a senior at Florida State University from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Child Development. Her goal after graduation is to attend graduate school and become a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. Jamie is involved with NSSLHA, Child Psychology Club, The Linguistics Organization, and Operation Smile Club. She is also working with her mentor Dr. Barton-Hulsey, on a research project involving transcription. She is currently an ASL 2 Lab Facilitator, as well as enrolled in the Deaf Culture course.

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Nabila P.

Nabila is a Sophomore at Florida State University from Panama City, Florida. She is majoring in Cell and Molecular Neuroscience and hopes to pursue a medical degree in the future. Nabila is taking ASL 2 and is working towards ASL honors. She is currently serving as an ASL drop-in lab facilitator.

Angelina P.

Angelina is a Junior at Florida State University from Chicago, Illinois. She is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Child Development, and she is working towards receiving distinguished honors in ASL, with the goal of becoming a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Angelina just received her Interdepartmental Developmental Disabilities certificate, and she serves as the President for the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association. Angelina finished ASL 4 last Spring, and she is very excited about furthering her education in ASL through being the Lead ASL Lab Facilitator for the 2023-2024 school year!

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Emma R.

Emma is a junior 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 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 Psychologist, to help research and understand eating disorders. She is currently an ASL 3 Lab Facilitator.

Kathryn W.

Kathryn is a senior at Florida State University studying Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Child Development. She hopes to become a Speech-Language Pathologist working with various populations, such as the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Kathryn currently serves as president of the American Sign Language club at FSU. She is currently enrolled in ASL 4 and working for ASL Honors.