Angela Dietsch

Associate Professor, Graduate Chair

Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Address: BKC 101W
Lincoln NE 68583-0738
Phone: 402-472-3956 On-campus 2-3956
Email: angela.dietsch@unl.edu
Website: Sensorimotor Integration for Swallowing and Communication Lab

Angela Dietsch is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders. Her research focuses on sensory and motor aspects of neural control for speech, voice, and swallowing function across the age and health spectrums.

Angela's recent work in this area includes (1) mapping the neural networks underlying taste perception, swallowing coordination, and precise tongue movements to better understand and rehabilitate swallowing disorders, (2) characterizing communication features across the gender spectrum, and (3) describing the effects of active learning pedagogy in graduate speech-language pathology education. She teaches classes in voice and swallowing disorders, and is the director of the Sensorimotor Integration for Swallowing and Communication Laboratory.

Angela earned her doctorate in speech-language pathology from the University of Kansas after more than a decade as a medical speech-language pathologist. Her clinical background drives her research and teaching strategy, including fostering partnerships that incorporate cutting-edge analysis methods to advance the science of patient care across disciplinary and geographical boundaries.

Education

Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas, 2011
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, Saint Louis University, 1996
B.S., Communication Disorders, Saint Louis University, 1994

Areas of Expertise

Sensorimotor integration for swallowing, speech, and voice
Computational modeling and biomechanical analyses of swallow physiology and function
Clinical practices and outcomes for swallowing and communication disorders in acute and rehabilitative care
Transgender communication

Honors and Recognition

2021, Editor's Award, Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders
2021, Advocacy Appreciation Award, LGBTQA+ Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, Award for Continuing Education, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2016-18, Scholarly Enhancement Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2016, Early Career Contributions in Research Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2016-17, Pathways Fellowship Program, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2015-16, Research Development Fellowship Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2015, New Investigator Award, Associated Professional Sleep Societies (SLEEP)

Experience

2021-present, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2020-present, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
2016-present, Resident Faculty, Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2015-present, Director, Sensorimotor Integration for Swallowing and Communication Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2015-2021, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2015-16, Faculty Affiliate, Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2012-15, Research Fellow, National Military Audiology and Speech Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

Memberships

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Dysphagia Research Society
Society for Neuroscience
Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Midwest Adult Communication Disorders Group
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Saint Louis University College of Public Service Alumni Board