Dr. Chen's 1st UNH GAs Graduate with their Master's of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders
May 19, 2023
After being in Dr. Chen's lab since their Freshman year in undergraduate, TADS Lab Graduate Asisstants (GAs), Julia Nicolosi and Zoe Nelson graduate with their Master's of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders.
TADS Lab Members Try Hot Pot to Celebrate the End of the Semester
April 28, 2023
TADS Lab Members try Hot Pot with Dr. Chen to celebrate the end of the semester.
Julia Nicolosi Completes TADS Lab 1st Master's Thesis Defense
April 28, 2023
Julia Nicolosi presents her Master's Thesis Defense; Effects of Practice Schedule on Speed and Accuracy of Accessing a High-Technology Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) System.
TADS Lab Members Spring 2023
January 2023 - May 2023
Left to Right: Lydia Zungy, Krista Edwards, Jenna O'Donnell, Zoe Nelson, Julia Nicolosi, Hannah Harding, Samantha Stachulski, & Dr. Chen
TADS Lab GAs Try Dim Sum
October 23, 2022
The TADS Lab Graduate Assistants (GAs) try Dim Sum with Dr. Chen!
First Research Study Has Begun!
September 30, 2022
The first research study for the TADS lab has officially begun! We are using eye-tracking and motion-sensor technologies to test individuals' learning performance on high-technology AAC systems.
Research Recruitment
September 12, 2022
My name is Julia Nicolosi and I am a graduate student from the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of New Hampshire. I am here to invite you to participate in my research study investigating the speech and accuracy of accessing high-technology augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices (IRB-FY2022-316).
You may be eligible if you:
1.Are above 18 years old and can sign the consent form.
2.Can point using one or two fingers.
3.Have no self-reported history of premorbid communication, motor, or neurological disorders: You must be able to follow verbal instructions.
4.Do not wear glasses (contact lenses are ok).
5.Pass a screening of auditory comprehension, motor control, and vision.Individuals who cannot participate on assigned days and times will be excluded.
Individuals who fail the screening procedures will be excluded. Individuals who wear glasses instead of contact lenses will be excluded. Participants will wear an eye-tracking device that cannot be worn over eyeglasses.
Choosing to participate in this study will require 7 sessions ranging from 45 minutes to 2hours, ~10 hours total. The first session will require screening and baseline testing. The second through fifth sessions will require participants to practice a list of vocabulary on the AAC device using two different practice schedules: blocked and randomized. In the last two sessions of the study, participants will be tested on their memory of the vocabulary.
Participation is completely voluntary. If you’re interested in participating or have any questions about the study, please email me at Julia.Nicolosi@usnh.edu or my faculty advisor, Dr. Chen, at szu-han.chen@unh.edu.
TADS Lab Members Fall 2022
August 2022 - December 2022
Left to Right: Samantha Stachulski, Zoe Nelson, Krista Edwards, Dr. Chen, Samantha Noll, Jenna O'Donnell, & Julia Nicolosi
