A recent paper by Assistant Professor Dr. Akshay Maggu and Research Assistant Carly Furlong, B.A., SLHS ’25, in Hearing Research introduces a novel electrophysiological protocol using a 4 kHz chirp stimulus that enhances Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Wave I amplitude and reliability—promising for detecting subtle auditory-neural dysfunctions. Their study, “ABR Wave I is Enhanced […]
Author: Lindsey Kuniewich
MA-SLP Alumni’s Research Published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Two of our SLHS graduates, Arden Ricciardone, B.A., SLHS ‘23; M.A. SLP ‘25, and Matthew Phillips, B.A., SLHS ‘22; M.A. SLP ‘24, recently had their work published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Arden’s undergraduate thesis investigated the bigger picture that everyday skills, such as understanding a nonnative accent, can be […]
Faculty Spotlight: Kacie Wittke
Meet Kacie Wittke, M.A., CCC-SLP, an Associate Clinical Professor in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department! Originally earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brandeis University, Kacie always knew that she wanted to work with children in her future career. Following her graduation from Brandeis, Kacie planned to go into a PhD program […]
Samantha Ratchford Awarded ASHA’s Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate
Congratulations to Assistant Clinical Professor Samantha Ratchford, M.A., CCC-SLP for being awarded ASHA’s Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate! Sam received this award in recognition of her impact in the areas of leadership, volunteering, and advocacy at the local, state, and/or national level.