A summary of publications and presentations within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
CSD Research Briefs: Issue 1
Unit: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Nine graduate programs make U.S. News & World Report rankings
Illinois State University programs are once again ranked for Best Graduate Schools. Nine programs made the ranking, with four in the top 100 of their fields.
CSD students present research at the University Research Symposium
CSD students presented their research projects at the annual University Research Symposium.
Cognitive changes present in older adults with hearing loss
Dr. Shraddha Shende, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, presented her research on “Neural Changes Underlying Inhibitory Control in Older Adults with Age-Related Hearing Loss” at the 30th anniversary of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) Conference in San Francisco this March.
Children’s book author meets with students in Operation Smile at ISU
On March 28, members of Operation Smile at ISU had the pleasure of meeting with Patricia Simon, author of a series of children’s books bringing awareness to cleft lip/palate. Simon’s first book was titled Smile with Simon. It is a story about a girl named Patty who was born with a cleft lip. Patty befriends
Mulligan to deliver Spring 2023 College Lecture, April 3
The Department of Chemistry’s Dr. Christopher C. Mulligan will deliver the Spring College of Arts and Sciences Lecture with “Pushing the Boundaries of Chemical Identification with Mass Spectrometry.” The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.
Is tinnitus a problem? Hearing aids may be part of the solution
Carefully selected and expertly fit hearing aids can be a powerful treatment tool for managing bothersome tinnitus, with and without significant hearing loss.
Endless opportunities for LIMITLESS scholars
Illinois State University’s Special Education Interdisciplinary Teaming in Learning Environments of Family Systems (LIMITLESS) grant is halfway through their program and is ready to put their skills into practice.
Three Communication Sciences and Disorders professors receive University Research Grants
CSD professors obtain CAS funding for research
CSD Department completes therapy abroad trip to Belize
Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department provided speech & language therapy to children in Belize. The trip was made possible through a partnership with Therapy Abroad, a company that focuses on delivering services to countries in need.
