May 15, 2023 | Bruce Adams Nestled in the University of Illinois’ Research Park is a place where the Department of Speech and Hearing Science improves communication and quality of life using evidence-based practices on a daily basis. This mission goes back to the founding of the department. The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic, operated […]
Category: Speech and Hearing Science
Can you understand me, Siri?
May 21, 2024 | Anna Flanagan Speech recognition software such as Alexa, Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Cortana and Siri allow anyone to access information and use smart home technologies through spoken questions and commands. At least, that’s what they’re supposed to do. Unfortunately, these devices typically don’t recognize speech that is affected by a disability. […]
Student Spotlight: Charlie Nudelman, a trained ear
May 10, 2023 | Ethan Simmons Nudelman was raised by a speech language pathologist: His mother What comes to mind when you hear “professional voice-user?” Perhaps the image of an opera singer or a sports announcer pops in your head. Ask Department of Speech and Hearing Science doctoral candidate Charles Nudelman, and he’ll conjure dozens […]
Anatomy of a pioneer: Willard R. Zemlin
April 04, 2023 | Bruce Adams Willard R. Zemlin was fascinated by how speech and hearing work. He brought an array of skills and interests to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Born in Two Harbors, Minn., he worked in radio and television repair and electronics, was a locomotive engineer with the Duluth, Missabe & Iron […]
Department of Speech and Hearing Science rose from a humble start
March 09, 2023 | Bruce Adams In 2023, SHS celebrated its 50th anniversary. The articles below highlight the key people and research that shaped SHS into the strong program it is today. As humble beginnings go, it would be difficult to top that of the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of […]
CHAD symposium returns with thanks for pilot grants
March 03, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Pilot grants reignite Chad Symposium, fostering research collaboration and innovation The first Center for Health, Aging, and Disability (CHAD) symposium since 2017 was a celebration of the research accomplished with the help of the Pilot Grant Program. Three researchers from the College of Applied Health Sciences—Naiman Khan, an associate […]
2023 AHS Distinguished Lecturer Series—Dr. Travis T. Threats
Feb. 09, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Differences versus Disparities: Use of the WHO’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Framework to Critically Evaluate Health Outcomes About the Presentation In looking at different populations, it is important to distinguish between differences and disparities. With a differences orientation we look at the population’s own perceived […]
New AI institute to focus on the speech language pathology needs of children
Jan. 10, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The award will establish the AI Institute for Exceptional Education to advance foundational AI technologies The University of Illinois is part of a nine-university consortium led by the University of Buffalo that has been awarded a $20 million grant by the National Science Foundation to establish a national institute […]
SHS audiologist ‘hopeful’ about hearing aid ruling
Oct. 21, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss are able to purchase hearing aids without a prescription A decision by the Food and Drug Administration that permits hearing aids to be sold without consulting a medical professional could be a positive development, Speech and Hearing Science audiologist Sadie Braun said. […]
Serving the profession through mentorship
July 10, 2022 | Anna Flanagan A CFY pairs a first-year practitioner with an experienced practitioner in a mentoring relationship designed to ease the transition between student and independent provider of clinical services When students take on their first professional position after completing their master’s degrees in speech and hearing science with a focus on […]