Faculty

Hayo Terband
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Hayo Terband, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Lab Director
Assistant Professor
I'm an Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders at Iowa. My main research interest is speech-language acquisition in normal and disordered development. More specifically, how do phonological and sensorimotor impairments relate to underlying deficits and adaptive strategies, and how do these express themselves in symptomatology?

PhD Candidates

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Bhavana Bhat

Title/Position
Doctoral Student
I am a second-year PhD student at the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab. I am excited to be part of this lab and explore approaches to understand speech-motor control in both typical and disordered children. My specific research interests lie in studying the diagnostic markers for children with apraxia of speech. My background as a speech-language pathologist has provided me with valuable clinical experience and insights into the challenges faced by this group of children. I hope to contribute to the formulation and refinement of suitable treatment techniques that will help these children improve their communication abilities.
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Thushani Munasinghe

Title/Position
Doctoral Student
I am a second-year PhD student in the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab. My research focuses on auditory processing and higher-level cognitive mechanisms involved in speech perception and production, particularly in children with speech sound disorders. I am especially interested in understanding the developmental processes that support effective communication and how these processes interact across different levels of the speech perception hierarchy.

Undergraduate Research Assistants

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Sophia Chesney

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a third-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I hope to attend a graduate program to become a Speech Language Pathologist in the future. I became a part of the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to dip my toes into the water and gain some experience regarding what speech language pathologists do in their day-to-day life. My goal with this lab is to become familiar with more people in the profession and gain new knowledge about the topics of phonetics and sound processing/word formulation in pediatric populations. I hope to eventually work in a hospital treating children who struggle with speech disorders and maybe (just maybe) open a practice of my own one day!
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Brinn Johnson

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a third-year student at the University of Iowa studying Speech and Hearing Science along with a minor in Psychology and Spanish. I became a part of the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to grow my experience in the field and further my understanding and passion for Speech Language Pathology. My goal with this lab is to get a more hands-on approach to experience work as an SLP, especially with children, and further my knowledge of phonetics. In the future, I hope to work as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist in a clinic!
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Camryn McIlravy

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Iowa. My goal is to attend graduate school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist and work with children in a hospital or clinical setting. I am excited to join the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to explore the research side of Speech Pathology through hands-on experience! I look forward to gaining valuable insights into pediatric speech development that will support my future career!
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Ava Patterson

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a third-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Iowa. My goal is to attend graduate school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist and work with kids or adults in a clinical setting. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to learn more about current research surrounding communication disorders and to gain more hands-on experience. I look forward to learning new skills that will support me in the near future!
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Heaven Ross

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Iowa. After completing my degree, I plan to attend graduate school to further my education and pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Lab to gain valuable research experience and deepen my understanding of speech science. This opportunity allows me to explore my passion for communication disorders while building skills that will support my future academic and professional goals.
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Hannah Voigt

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a third-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Science, Psychology, and Spanish. I joined the lab to gain hands-on research experience and deepen my understanding of phonological disorders, particularly in pediatric populations. After completing my degree, I plan to attend graduate school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist and work with children in a clinical or hospital setting.
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Emma Ward

Title/Position
Lab Manager
I am a third-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Science here at the University of Iowa, and I am getting a certificate in Disability Studies as well. In the future, I would like to attend a graduate program to become a Speech-Language Pathologist, and eventually work in a hospital setting primarily for pediatric communication therapy and cognitive-communication rehabilitation. I joined this lab, so that I can gain experience in the research side of Speech Pathology and learn more about the many facets of this field. My goal in this lab is to learn about the development of articulation, phonology, and oral-motor control, while gaining skills hands on skills that could assist me in future practice.
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Isabelle Noland

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a second-year undergraduate studying Speech and Hearing science at the University of Iowa. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to further my knowledge and gain valuable experience about pediatric speech development. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to attend grad school to become a Speech Language Pathologist in a clinic!
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Lucy Noonan

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a second-year undergraduate student studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and minoring in ASL here at the University of Iowa. Post-Graduation I plan to further my education by receiving my master’s and going on to become a clinical Speech Pathologist. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to broaden my understanding of regular practices within the field. As a result of becoming a research assistant, I also hope to receive a practical education that supplements my in-classroom guidance by working with patients and getting hands on experience. I am so excited for the opportunity to meet new people and gain valuable skills and experience that will help me in my future career!
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Gracie O'Brian

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a first-year student at the University of Iowa, studying Speech and Hearing Science with a certificate in Disability Studies. In the future, I plan to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a Speech Language Pathologist. I intend to work in a clinical setting with children who have speech impairments, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I joined the lab to further my knowledge of speech science and gain hands-on experience working with clients as well as speech software and other technologies. I look forward to building my skills, making connections, and learning new things!
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Isabel Palo

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a third-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Science here at the University of Iowa, while also working towards a minor in psychology. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to attend graduate school to pursue a degree in Audiology. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab to gain valuable research and team experience as well as the opportunity to deepen my understanding of speech science.
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Paige Reuter

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a second-year Speech and Hearing Student at the University of Iowa. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Development Lab in hopes of gaining valuable hands-on experience and knowledge about pediatric speech development. In the future, I plan on going to grad school to pursue my dream of becoming a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist in either a school or clinical setting. I look forward to learning new skills and building connections in this lab!
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Anna Schoessler

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a second-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Iowa. I joined the Sensorimotor and Development Research Lab in hopes of gaining more of an understanding and experience in what SLP’s do in their daily lives, along with getting the opportunity to work with children. My goal is to attend graduate school and eventually work with children in a school or clinical setting. I am looking forward to meeting people in this lab as well as obtaining skills that will help me in the future!
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Gabriella Spevere

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a first-year undergraduate student studying Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Iowa. After completing my degree, I plan to attend graduate school to further my education and pursue my dream of becoming a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. I joined the Speech Sensorimotor Lab to gain hands-on experience working with children who have speech disorders and further expand my knowledge of speech science research.
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Ashlyn Williams

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am a second-year student at the University of Iowa and am studying Speech and Hearing Sciences. After finishing my undergrad, I plan to attend graduate school and pursue a degree in as a Speech Language Pathologist. I was drawn to the Speech Sensorimotor and Development lab to get a grasp on what research is really like. Additionally, I wanted to join a group where I can get hands-on experience working with children and gain understanding of pediatric speech development. I look forward to making connections and gaining valuable experiences.

Lab Alumni

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