Congratulations to Lauren Calandruccio, Professor & COSI PhD Program Director specializing in Auditory Perception. Dr. Calandruccio is the recipient of the ASHFoundation Spirit of Philanthropy Award. Her commitment to service, mentorship, expertise, and generosity reflects the many meaningful ways individuals can support the ASHFoundation and advance communication sciences for future generations.

“There are many meaningful ways to give, and the form your generosity takes may depend on your career stage and personal circumstances. Whether you contribute your time by reviewing award or grant applications, share your expertise to support students and early-career investigators, or provide financial resources, each act of giving sustains the legacy of the ASHFoundation and advances communication sciences.”

ASHFoundation supports innovators and sparks innovation in communication sciences. The foundation gives early support to promising students, researchers, and clinicians exploring bold ideas to transform the field and improve people’s lives.

Dr. Calandruccio joined the Department of Psychological Sciences in the Fall of 2015. Her research interests include auditory perception for listeners with normal hearing and listeners with hearing loss, including listeners who speak English as a second language. Dr. Calandruccio is clinically trained as an Audiologist.