In the Hearing Dynamics Lab, researchers study the effects of hearing loss in children and adults as well as aspects of normal hearing development. Currently, researchers are pursuing three areas of research: spatial listening and learning, hearing aids and other hearing technologies, and the development of new tests for hearing loss intervention. The goal is to assist audiologists in the care and management of their patients.
 

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Join Us: Current Studies

Benefits of Hearing Aids for Right-Left Ear Differences in Children with Hearing Loss

The current study aims to quantify left-and-right ear differences in children with hearing loss relative to their normally hearing peers. Participants include young adults with normal hearing as well as older children with normal hearing and children who use, or could benefit from, hearing aids.

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Lab Team

This lab is directed by Andrea Pittman.

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Professor Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program Director Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Research Audiologist Audiology

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Research Assistant, Hearing Dynamics Lab AuD '26