2027 SHAA Convention Student Involvement

Your Journey to Excellence Starts Here! ✈️

The Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama (SHAA) is excited to welcome students to the 2027 SHAA Annual Convention, February 18–19, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel!

This year's theme, Destination: Excellence, celebrates the journey toward becoming a successful speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

Whether you're presenting research, competing in Quest for the Cup, volunteering, applying for scholarships, or connecting with future colleagues, there are many ways to get involved!

The SHAA Convention provides students with opportunities to expand their knowledge, build professional relationships, explore career opportunities, and connect with professionals from across Alabama.

Student Scholarships

Application Deadline: January 8, 2027

SHAA is proud to support the next generation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists through scholarship opportunities that recognize student achievement, leadership, and dedication to the professions.

Students are encouraged to explore the scholarship opportunities available through SHAA, including scholarships that support students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Apply for a SHAA Student Scholarship

Apply for a SHAA Minority Student Scholarship

All applications must be submitted by January 8, 2027.

Quest for the Cup

Thursday, February 18, 2027 | 5:30–6:30 PM

Location: Wynfrey ABC

Get ready for one of SHAA's most exciting student traditions!

Quest for the Cup is an interactive, intercollegiate competition where graduate students from Alabama universities put their knowledge of speech-language pathology

View the teams here

Student Poster Presentations

The 2027 SHAA Convention will feature 15 student poster presentations, highlighting research, clinical innovations, and topics relevant to speech-language pathology and audiology.

Student poster presentations provide an opportunity to share academic work, engage in professional discussions, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge within the professions.

Attendees are encouraged to visit the student poster presentations, meet the presenters, ask questions, and support the next generation of researchers and clinicians.

Student posters will be featured during designated presentation times throughout the convention.

Explore the 2027 Student Poster Presentations

Student Volunteer Opportunities

Want to become more involved in the SHAA Convention while gaining valuable professional experience?

Student volunteers play an important role in helping make the convention a success!

Volunteering provides opportunities to:

• Meet and network with speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educators, and other students.

• Gain behind-the-scenes experience at a professional convention.

• Become more involved with SHAA and Alabama's professional community.

• Develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Attend convention programming when not fulfilling volunteer responsibilities.

Eligible student volunteers may receive complimentary convention registration.

Step 1: Become a SHAA member.

• Visit alabamashaa.com → Join SHAA.

• Register as a student and pay the $15 membership fee.

Step 2: Sign up to volunteer.

• Register as a student volunteer on our registration page by Friday, January 8, 2027 (spots may fill earlier).

• Student volunteers receive free admission to enjoy the SHAA Convention.

If you are unable to volunteer, you can still attend by registering as a student for $75.

✈️ Professional Development & Networking

The SHAA Convention is more than a continuing education event—it's an opportunity to begin building your professional network and preparing for your future career.

Throughout the convention, students can:

• Attend educational presentations covering a wide range of clinical and professional topics.

• Learn from experienced speech-language pathologists, audiologists, researchers, and educators.

• Connect with exhibitors and discover products, resources, and services used throughout the professions.

• Meet students and faculty from universities across Alabama.

• Explore career paths, professional organizations, and emerging trends.

• Develop relationships with future colleagues and mentors.

We encourage students to take advantage of every opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and explore the possibilities within their chosen profession.

We Can't Wait to See You in Birmingham!