Northwestern U Communication Sciences & Disorders

[American Auditory Society @amaudsoc]

Dr. Pamela Souza will present the 2025 Killion Lecture, titled “Understanding Individual Variability Among Older Adults with Hearing Loss.” She will review the effects of hearing loss, age, and cognitive ability on communication and how hearing aids can be optimized for listening

[Northwestern U Communication Sciences & Disorders @NorthwesternCSD]

We hope to see you at ASHA! Stop by our reception on Friday, December 6!

[Kevin Zhan @kevin_zhan_MD]

Just amazing to have Matt Hay speak on his journey with auditory brainstem implants as a patient, willing himself from 14% to 79% sentence understanding with music training, then to 96% with phoneme training 10 years later!! Never discount patient willpower and ability! #NF2

[Northwestern U Communication Sciences & Disorders @NorthwesternCSD]

We're hiring a TT faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Read the full job ad here ➡️ https://t.co/JXvEBTjBkZ

Dr. Meg Roberts is hosting individual informational sessions about the position. Sign up here ➡️https://t.co/bOPVfkzD8w

[Northwestern U Communication Sciences & Disorders @NorthwesternCSD]

Thinking about a PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders? We're holding virtual open houses on November 11 & 21 from 7-8pm CST. Zoom ID: 914 9911 7665

Learn more about our program and review frequently asked questions ⬇️
https://t.co/QFKUvYz8zp
https://t.co/6fwkT2CvXy

[Kevin Zhan @kevin_zhan_MD]

Wonderful to hear @bchandra_nu talk on a framework to better understand tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophonia. @NorthwesternU @NorthwesternCSD

[NU School of Comm @NU_SoC]

While there they were treated to a live demonstration
by postdoctoral scholar Dr. Concepcion Soto. Soto
showed them an experiment that combines tracking
eye movements and recording brain activity, using EEG tests, to study how people process different languages. #SoCSeriousPlay

[NU School of Comm @NU_SoC]

The beginning of the school year is all about exploring new things. So our CSD first years made sure to visit Dr. Viorica Marian, the Ralph and Jean Sundin Endowed Professor of CSD, at her Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Lab to learn all about her research.

[SIGPerspectives @SIGPerspectives]

The presence or impact of a voice disorder is impacted by a patient's culture. Check out the introduction to #ASHASIG3's forum on Culturally Responsive Voice Care before the forum publishes later this month! https://t.co/Qj4Jlmnrhq @USC @AuburnKINES @NorthwesternCSD #SLPeeps

[NU School of Comm @NU_SoC]

NU’s Office of the Provost has named its new Academic Leadership Program (ALP) Fellows for 24-25 and a big #NUSoC community congratulations is in order because this year's fellows include professors Megan Roberts, Elizabeth Gerber, and Ivy Wilson. What a way to #SoCSeriousPlay!

[Viorica Marian @VioricaMarian1]

Postdoctoral Position Opening!

The @NorthwesternU Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Group led by Professor Viorica Marian is accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position focused on research in bilingualism/multilingualism and the consequences of knowing multiple languages for cognitive, linguistic, and neural processes.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
1) A PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field;
2) Experience with one or more of the following methodologies: EEG, eye-tracking, computational modeling;
3) Strong statistical analysis skills;
4) Excellent writing skills and experience publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals;
5) Experience conducting research with linguistically diverse populations in one or more of these or related areas: linguistic and cognitive processing, audio-visual interaction, neural function, language learning, memory, creativity, decision making, emotion;
6) Ability to work well both independently and with others;
7) Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Please email your CV, a cover letter including a brief research statement, two sample publications, and the contact information for 3 references to Dr. Renee Reilly at [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Final deadline for submitting applications is 10/31/2024. Start date between 9/1/2024 and 9/15/2025. Salary is competitive and consistent with the NIH pay scale.
For more information about our research group, please visit https://t.co/hk7JYX2wgC. Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL, within the Chicago metropolitan area and offers world-class urban, suburban, and rural living possibilities within a close radius for individuals of diverse backgrounds and interests. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

[The Garage at Northwestern @TheGarageNU]

Meet the team behind KosiSonic - they're a part of this year's Jumpstart pre-accelerator program, producing hearing aid software that enhances existing hardware and functionality.

Learn more about the team & their mission ⬇️🦻https://t.co/2TpvpiBOe8

[Shengyue Xiong @ShengyueXiong]

Excited to share our recent work on pupillary measures for talker identification with @jayoung_choi this October! See you all in Chicago! #pupillometry #TalkerIdentification #APAN2024

[Northwestern U Communication Sciences & Disorders @NorthwesternCSD]

We are devasted to hear of the passing of an Audiology icon and NU CSD alumnus, Dr. James Jerger. The @AcademyofAuD published a beautiful recap of his career https://t.co/vxkGYzf9Yh

[Am Acad of Audiology @AcademyofAuD]

In Memoriam: James F. Jerger, PhD

James F. Jerger, PhD, was the Founder of the American Academy of Audiology and served as its first president. He was a gifted and prolific writer, a renowned scientist, and a beloved teacher and colleague.

Read more: https://t.co/5C7oVKZwg5

[SoundBrain Lab @SoundBrainLab]

Check out our latest publication with @CaseyRoark in #PLOSONE: Individual differences in working memory impact the trajectory of non-native speech category learning https://t.co/NFWOV3204O

[Psychonomic Society @Psychonomic_Soc]

Congratulations to the 2024 Mid-Career Award recipients! This award is given in recognition of scientists who have made excellent contributions to the field in the middle of their career. https://t.co/YsHb2kTKqO @AudreyDuarte15 @VioricaMarian1 @UTAustin @NorthwesternU

[SoundBrain Lab @SoundBrainLab]

Awesome first day at the FFR workshop! Lots of current and former SoundBrain lab members in attendance. We took a lakeside stroll at lunch—just missing a few key members (including @bchandra_nu!)

[NU School of Comm @NU_SoC]

The #NUSoC is excited to celebrate the School of Communication Class of 2024 in Evanston, this Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. CDT. It promises to be a truly special day!

If you're unable to join us, you can watch a live stream of the ceremony here: https://t.co/Q8JxxMYl1I

[NU School of Comm @NU_SoC]

Congrats to all of the 2024 Honors Convocation award winners! Our annual celebration of #NUSoC excellence included All School Student Awards, Department & Faculty Awards, & the induction of the newest members of the Lambda Pi Eta honor society. Read more: https://t.co/mUcJM61gQA

[Northwestern @NorthwesternU]

Treating a stutter can be difficult, but there’s a tool that has been increasingly recognized for its ability to empower people: improvisation.

The "Break the Blocks" program, developed at @NU_SoC, uses improvisation to build confidence in young people.
https://t.co/SkPXsAr4rM