Healing People, Healing the Planet: A Student’s Journey Into Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action

Tyler Hood, recipient of the AOTA Outstanding Student Award, shares his journey as a student joining the Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action committee and how you can get involved, too.

Building a Project From Clinical Experience at a Lactation Center

If you’re inspired to advance your career and the profession, Bay Path University has a flexible and individualized program for you. Each program includes access to our vibrant virtual community, library and academic resources, writing support, mentoring, and career services. 

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Max & Cooper

Ages: 3.5 years

Fayth of Cedar Crest College OTD Program

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Clinical Topics Alert!

View AOTA's Practice Guidelines Collection featured in AJOT to access topic-specific Practice Guidelines that present clinical recommendations and tools for translating knowledge to guide your practice and serve as a reference for those who manage, reimburse, or set policy regarding OT services.

Assistive Technology CoP Open House

Online | Thursday, June 12 | 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Join us for the launch of the Assistive Technology Community of Practice (CoP), an exciting initiative under the Work & Industry Special Interest Section. This CoP will explore integrating assistive technology (AT) into practice through collaborative exchange of knowledge, exploring evidence-based resources, and engaging in discussions on emerging AT trends! This member-driven #CommunAT will offer peer collaboration and mentoring to enhance accessibility and client outcomes via AT across all practice areas.

AOTA Specialty Conference: Entrepreneurship

Livestream | Monday, June 23 | 11:00 am–5:45 pm

Curious about where an entrepreneurial mindset could take you in OT? Whether you're thinking about future career paths or already dreaming up your own OT business, the virtual, 1-day AOTA Specialty Conference on Entrepreneurship is your chance to explore what’s possible. Discover how student projects can evolve into career opportunities, and get inspired by creative paths in early intervention, inclusive design, and more. Student members pay just $49. Learn more.

AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health

Portland, Oregon | October 10–11, 2025

Hear from practitioners on the latest innovations in women’s health. More information to come!

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OT Student Pulse Editorial Team

Editor in Chief: Breanna Ciardullo

Senior Editor: Emily Olsen

Associate Editors: Tyler Hood, Kiera Mooney, Kenzie Hiler, Julamy Serrano Arocho

Assembly of Student Delegates Communications Rep: Mya-Ann Tschopp

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