Arianne F. Pait

Arianne F. Pait is an Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders and Director of Clinical Services at Arkansas State University's Speech and Hearing Center, affiliated with the College of Nursing & Health Professions. She has served the institution since 2002, specializing in clinical education, dyslexia intervention, and patient/caregiver interaction.

• Education: M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; B.S., Arkansas State University
• Credentials: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Her research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to create a novel font for readers with dyslexia through the ASTATE Center for No Boundaries Thinking. She mentors student researchers whose work has led to scholarly presentations and awards. An interdisciplinary collaborator, she integrates diverse expertise to address communication disorders.

Professional affiliations include the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and Southeastern University Clinical Educators Association.

• Scientific Awards:
  • CNHP Teaching Award (2008, 2013)
  • ASHA ACE Award (2019)

She coordinates clinical practicums for Communication Disorders students and works on grant-funded projects emphasizing innovative solutions for dyslexia.