The latest issue of your members-only Spectrum newsletter is now available!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Annual Conference News
Presidential pEARspective by President Sridhar Krishnamurti
Signals in Noise section – technical article where NHCA experts separate the research from the noise: Towards A Consensus Metric for Estimating Auditory Damage Risk Criteria from Impulse Noise
Outstanding Lecture Award and Outstanding Poster Award Announcement
Call for Nominations for Major NHCA Awards and Recognitions
Message from the Director of Education
Member Spotlight: Cory Portnuff
Commercial Member Spotlight: Jeff Ipson, Westone
Student Spotlight: Brynne Stevens
Tone Bursts section – a short burst of knowledge from our NHCA experts: Advancing Hearing Health in the Military
New 'Hearing is Quality of Life' Video Has Been Posted!
The third and final video in the series (Part 3) is now available! The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Hearing Loss Prevention Cross-Sector Council produced this series of videos featuring conversations with noise-exposed workers who have experienced hearing loss and/or tinnitus. These videos are being hosted exclusively by NHCA here. These are short motivational videos intended for a lay worker audience to increase awareness and protective behavior.
Save the Date!
Join us on September 24, 2025 for a unique opportunity to dive into the latest research and practical applications in hearing conservation. The annual NHCA Virtual Fall Educational Summit brings together experts from around the globe to explore the intersections of hearing, health, and occupational safety.
Expect a dynamic mix of live and on-demand sessions, all offering CEUs. Live sessions will be recorded, allowing participants to watch on-demand in the NHCA Learning Center if they are not able to the live events.
Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from the leading minds in the field and earn CEUs while expanding your professional network.
Call for Papers Now Open! Be part of history: Present at NHCA’s 50th Annual Conference in 2026
The National Hearing Conservation Association is accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Annual Conference, in Fort Worth, TX, Feb 5-7, 2026.
Continuing Education Credits: NHCA will secure continuing education credits for the conference. If your proposal is accepted, you may be required to provide additional information for purposes of verification of credits.
If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by this natural soundproofing, researchers publishing in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces developed a two-layer aerogel that mimics the structures inside owl feathers and skin to mitigate sound pollution. This new material could be used in cars and manufacturing facilities to reduce traffic and industrial noise. Read this article to find out more about this research. The original journal article is linked here.
NHCA Members: Tell Us Your News!
Speaking, publishing, researching, performing, hearing? NHCA would love to hear about exciting changes and achievements in your professional and personal endeavors.
We are a group of passionate hearing conservationists willing to share their expertise to prevent hearing loss. NHCA members include occupational and clinical audiologists, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, acoustical engineers and technicians, physicians, occupational health and safety professionals, military personnel, university professors, students, researchers and others with an interest in hearing conservation.
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Our Vision:To prevent hearing loss and other auditory disorders due to noise and secondary environmental factors in all sectors of society.
Our Mission:NHCA provides leadership, expertise, and education on hearing loss prevention strategies and services to the broader professional community and empowers and supports members through networking and advocacy.
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