In applied communication sciences, faculty and researchers study ways to improve communication and other life outcomes for neurotypical and neurodiverse populations. They use clinical science methods to evaluate and complete interventions. Recent research projects in this area include:
- Developing virtual reality environments for people who stutter
- Examining voice physiology as well as the psychosocial influence of voice and communication skills for transgender speakers
- Mapping out the neural pathways that are activated during lipreading and audiovisual speech perception