American Auditory Society

06/24/2026

Here are some exciting opportunities for networking and professional development in July, both of which are open to AAS members. Consider joining us!

05/22/2026

Register for our virtual happy hour

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02/02/2026

The American Auditory Society is pleased to partner with the World Tinnitus Congress London 2027, an international forum bringing together researchers, clinicians, and professional bodies to shape the future of tinnitus care. During Tinnitus Awareness Week, this partnership highlights the essential role of auditory and hearing science in advancing scientific understanding of tinnitus and informing future approaches to care.

01/13/2026

To close out the special session on Saturday February 28th, Dr. William Kronenberger (Indiana University) will present 'Thinking Fast and Slow: Speed of Information Processing, Executive Functioning, and Language Development in Children with Cochlear Implants.'

01/06/2026

Dr. Andrej Kral (Macquarie University / Hannover Medical School) will present “Non-auditory Consequences of Developmental Hearing Loss” during Saturday’s special session on Cochlear Implantation and Neurodevelopment (February 28), highlighting how developmental hearing loss can affect cognitive development beyond language.

12/29/2025

On Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 PM, Dr. Julie Arenberg (Harvard University / Mass Eye and Ear) will present “Differences Between Children and Adults with Cochlear Implants: A Neurophysiologic Perspective.” This talk will explore how age and auditory experience shape the brain’s neural response to cochlear implants.

12/16/2025

On Saturday, February 28th, in a special session on Cochlear Implantation and Neurodevelopment, Dr. Karen Gordon (University of Toronto) will present 'Understanding Memory and Learning Challenges in Children with Hearing and Balance Impairments.' Her research addresses why some children with cochlear implants face ongoing language and memory difficulties.

12/09/2025

On February 28th, the Translational Research III session will feature Dr. Lori Leibold (Boys Town National Research Hospital) presenting "Maturation of Speech Recognition in Noisy Environments." Learn about key findings on how children develop the ability to understand speech in real-world, noisy situations.

12/02/2025

The Translational Research II Killion Lecture will take place on Friday, February 27th! Dr. Frank Lin (Johns Hopkins University) will present Transforming Hearing through Evidence, Policy, and Awareness, focusing on how research shapes policy and public health outcomes for hearing care nationwide.

12/01/2025