Megan Arney

Megan Arney serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point within the College of Professional Studies. She previously held an Instructor of Records position at Michigan State University (2022-2025) and currently acts as a Guest Lecturer at Medical University-Plovdiv.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Cognitive Science, Michigan State University, 2025
• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, UW-Stevens Point, 2014
• B.S. in Communicative Disorders, UW-Whitewater, 2012

Dr. Arney's research centers on stuttering from the speaker's perspective, investigating determinants of stuttering experience, mindset influences, treatment efficacy, and societal perceptions. She integrates cognitive science frameworks to analyze psychological dimensions of fluency disorders and develop more effective therapeutic approaches for people who stutter across all age groups.

Her recent publication explores how trait mindfulness correlates with stuttering experiences, revealing critical psychological factors that influence treatment outcomes and quality of life for individuals with fluency disorders. This work exemplifies her focus on human-centered research that bridges clinical practice and cognitive theory.

Professional recognition includes:

• The Ally of Stuttering Seal

Dr. Arney has contributed to major research initiatives including an NIH-funded grant (2021-2022) and the NSF Convergence Accelerator project (2023-2025) focused on making voice-activated AI accessible for people who stutter. As an active member of ASHA Special Interest Group 4: Fluency and Fluency Disorders, she collaborates with clinicians and researchers to advance evidence-based practices while mentoring students in courses like CSD 723 (Fluency Disorders) and CSD 765 (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).