Dr. María Brea

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Biography

María Rosa Brea is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU Steinhardt. Her work focuses on the intersection of multilingualism and disability, particularly in classroom community collaborations that examine the impact of standardized linguistic ideologies on speech-language practices. Her dedication to student-centered teaching, social justice activism, and community engagement has been recognized through multiple accolades. In 2015, she received the Provost Community Engaged Faculty Award from the University of South Florida, and in 2021 she received the Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions to Multicultural Affairs from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In 2022, her excellence in teaching was acknowledged with the NYU Steinhardt Teaching Excellence Award. The Communicative Sciences and Disorders Program offers rigorous training for students seeking a high-quality education in speech-language pathology.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.