The BHSL provides undergraduates with experience working in academic research and with clinical populations. Undergraduates will be paired with a mentor for the semester, typically a doctoral student or Post-doc, who have expertise in the undergraduates specific topic of interest. Through their mentorship, students will work with a variety of research measures including: cognitive testing, EEG, psychophysics and binaural hearing tasks. Furthermore, students may have the opportunity to co-produce posters presentations for symposiums with their mentor.
Lab Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Checking and collecting data from cognitive assessments, listening measures, and EEG data.
- Assisting with testing administration of listening measures, cognitive assessments, and EEG.
- Attending weekly lab meetings.
- Working with children and adults, participants with hearing loss, and participants with Down syndrome.
- Attending community outreach events.
- Assisting in protocol development.
Undergraduate Candidacy
Lab space is limited! Please look below to see if BHSL is accepting students. Typically, we will review our availability every semester and summer break.
The Binaural Hearing and Speech Lab is an excellent fit for students who are interested in research or clinical work, and may pursue and graduate degree (M.S., M.D., Ph.D., Au.D., etc.). The BHSL accepts dedicated undergraduate candidates in their sophomore’s year or older, with an expressed interest in audiology, communications science and disorders, and/or neuroscience. Our undergraduates typically maintain a GPA of 3.50 our higher and are available to work at least 6 hours a week, with at least 1 weekend a month available for testing.
Application process: Currently NOT accepting applications Spring 2026. Check back for Summer 2026
- Complete BHSL Undergraduate Interest Form which includes: age, availability, CV/Resume, and cover letter.
- If a good fit, the BHSL Lab manager will reach out for an In person/virtual interview.