Meetings of Interest

National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)
Feb. 21-23
Portland, OR
The 33rd annual conference offers workshops, presentations, and exhibits. Topics to be covered range from hearing loss prevention to field verification of hearing protection and hearing loss prevention for kids. See conference Web site for more information.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference (EHDI)
Feb. 25-26
New Orleans, LA
The national meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s EHDI program will provide a forum to present the most up-to-date information regarding EHDI programs and to promote information sharing and idea exchange between states, private industry, advocacy and partner groups, and education organizations regarding the implementation and enhancement of EHDI programs. See conference Web site for more information.

Learning Disabilities Association of America
45th Annual International Conference
Feb. 27-March 1
Chicago, IL
This conference will provide the latest research and findings in learning disabilities, including specific workshops on medical and mental health, teacher preparation, public policy, adults, and more. See conference Web site for more information.

California State University, Northridge, 23rd Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 10-15
Los Angeles, CA
This international conference addresses all technologies across ages, disabilities, levels of education and training, employment, and independent living. See conference Web site for more information.

National Science Teachers Association National Conference
March 27-30
Boston, MA
Themed “Science: Bridge to the Future,” the program will focus on four current topics: using and abusing data; sharpening the edge in science; cutting edge research—foundation for the future; instructional technology—research and applications for the science classroom. See conference Web site for more information.

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The Association for Research in Otolaryngology Midwinter Meeting
Feb. 16-21
Phoenix, AZ
The primary annual meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) features lectures, symposia, workshops, short courses, a poster session, and exhibits relevant to current topics in otolaryngology research. See conference Web site for more information. See also Highlights of NIDCD-Supported Research at ARO.

Acute and Chronic Noise Exposure: Strategies for Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Hearing Loss
March 26-28
Boston, MA
Sponsored by the Harvard School of Public Health Center for Continuing Professional Education; see event Web site for more information.

Audiology Now! 2008 -- American Academy of Audiology 20th Anniversary Meeting
April 2-5
Charlotte, NC
The American Academy of Audiology expects more than 10,000 audiologists to gather for its 20th anniversary meeting. Attendees will learn about new technologies, scientific discoveries, and procedures for diagnosing and treating hearing loss. See the conference Web site for more information.

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