June 27, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Spanish was spoken in her childhood home Amanda Oversen’s interest in linguistics has a very clear inspiration: her mom. Oversen, a Speech and Hearing Science major who graduated in December 2021, was recently awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain. Her goal is to become a bilingual speech-language […]
Category: Speech and Hearing Science
Dr. Husain Named McCristal Scholar
June 08, 2022 | Anna Flanagan Dr. Fatima Husain, professor of speech and hearing science, has been named the 2022 King J. and Marjorie R. McCristal Distinguished Scholar in the College of Applied Health Sciences, the most prestigious recognition of scholarly achievement given by the College. The award presentation and McCristal Lecture will take place […]
Bruce Willis’ diagnosis brings aphasia to forefront
May 23, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo More than 2 million people live with aphasia in the U.S. Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects understanding and expression. It can make it difficult to speak, write, listen, and read. But despite its dire impact on people, aphasia is not a well-known condition. In fact, according to […]
SHS World Voice Day shows importance of interaction between voice and acoustic environment
April 25, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo This study demonstrates that singers also tend to adjust their vocal production when in different spaces Faculty from the Dept. of Speech and Hearing Science were involved in the planning and execution of World Voice Day, a symposium designed to build awareness of the human voice. Researchers from SHS—including […]
Alumni Spotlight—Megan-Brette Hamilton
Jan. 05, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Alumni of the College of Applied Health Sciences have myriad career options thanks to the tremendous diversity of programs. We periodically will put the spotlight on an alum to find out what they’re doing now, what experiences they had and what AHS means to them. This week, we talk […]
Husain sees use of brain imaging as vital to studying hearing disorders
Oct. 18, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The main objective is to establish an international center of excellence for hearing research that transforms the field by using artificial intelligence and Big Data to translate research into practical clinical solutions Department of Speech and Hearing Science Professor Fatima Husain received $125,000 in seed grant funding from the […]
Chancellor’s Distinguished Staff Award honorees include SHS’ Andrea Paceley
Aug. 28, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Illinois recognized 16 staff, including SHS office manager Andrea Paceley Sixteen civil service employees were recognized for exceptional performance by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—eight this year and eight in 2020. For the second consecutive year, concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic precluded a banquet for employees honored with the […]
Exploring Extended High-Frequency Hearing
Aug. 10, 2021 | Anna Flanagan If hearing above 8 kHz is not important, why is the human auditory system capable of hearing up to 20 kHz? Can you imagine having a conversation that included none of the following consonant sounds: s, sh, f, and ph? Known as voiceless fricatives, much of their energy occurs […]
External placements vital to students’ development
Aug. 03, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo All SHS students complete external internships, strengthening real-world skills and career pathways Students in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science in the College of Applied Health Sciences expect excellent instruction in the classroom. When they venture off campus, however, is when they get a better sense of the […]
Aronoff’s R01 grant aimed at maximizing binaural benefits
July 19, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Bilateral cochlear implants are used to provide hearing to both ears for deaf children and adults, as well as provide binaural hearing. But the benefits of bilateral implants can be hampered by poor integration of the devices’ left and right inputs. Thanks to an R01 grant, Department of Speech […]