Issue 22 | December 2024
News
Moncrieff Awarded Grant to Use Brain Imaging to Characterize Dichotic Listening Deficits
by Abby Shainberg
Dr. Deborah Moncrieff, research associate professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis, was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Urban Child Institute. Her study will help deepen our understanding of how brain activity relates to auditory processing challenges.
New Faculty Profile: Dr. Thierry Morlet, Associate Professor of Audiology
by Abby Shainberg
Dr. Thierry Morlet is an accomplished neuroscientist and researcher with a passion for understanding brain and hearing development in infants and children. In his first year at the University of Memphis, Morlet is excited to launch innovative pediatric research projects through the newly established Pediatric Auditory Research Laboratory (PARL).
Read on to learn more about his research and teaching objectives.
Third Annual Goats and Bubbles Day
by Abby Shainberg
On Friday, Oct. 18, the CSD community came together for the 3rd annual Goats and Bubbles Day, an event filled with joy, relaxation, and connection. Students and faculty took a well-deserved break to enjoy the simple pleasures of petting playful goats and blowing bubbles in the crisp autumn weather.
Goats and Bubbles Day is more than just a fun gathering; it reflects our commitment to well-being, community, and fostering meaningful connections within our school. We look forward to continuing this wonderful tradition for years to come!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a memorable one.
See you next year!
New Faculty Profile: Dr. Morgan Jameson, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
by Mckinley Baker
Dr. Morgan Jameson's research focuses on communication effectiveness, linguistic alignment,
and rapport development between communication partners with similar and differing
neurotypes. Her goal is to establish a strong evidence base for neurodiversity-affirming
communication supports.
New Faculty Profile: Anthony Isaacs, Assistant rofessor of Teaching, American Sign Language
by Abby Shainberg
Anthony Isaacs joined the teaching faculty of the American Sign Language program this Fall '24. Isaacs holds an M.S. in Deaf Education from McDaniel College, and he brings over 15 years of teaching experience in ASL to the program.
In Memoriam: Ed Brainerd
by Mckinley Baker
Ed Brainerd's journey with the University of Memphis’s School of Communication Sciences
and Disorders was defined by dedication, innovation, and an unwavering kindness that
touched everyone who knew him.