Stuttering is the topic of the next Science Café, at 6:30 p.m., March 31, at red9, 9th and M Streets in Lincoln. Attendees will hear from E. Charles Healey, Ph.D., a professor of speech-language pathology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Dr. Healey has taught at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the past 33 years. During his career, he has received a distinguished teaching award, the honors of the Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a distinguished alumni award from the University of Kentucky, and is an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) fellow.
He is currently an ASHA board-recognized specialist in fluency disorders and an associate editor for the Journal of Fluency Disorders. Dr. Healey has published many journal articles and book chapters concerning adults and children with fluency disorders.
He also has presented numerous workshops and seminars on the assessment and treatment of school-age children who stutter.
Science Café is a free educational event sponsored by UNMC and other groups to increase the population’s science literacy. Hosted by UNMC, BioNebraska and the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Science Cafes are held the first Tuesday of each month.
A more scientifically literate populace is a goal in UNMC’s strategic plan. The goal of the committee has been to introduce and get young adults interested in science by presenting it in a casual setting.
For more information on coming and past Science Cafes in Omaha and Lincoln, visit www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe.
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