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Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2024
Strategies for Reducing Auditory Risk from a Typical Drum Set, Alyssa Marie Beatty
The Deaf Experience in National Parks with an Emphasis on Rocky Mountain National Park, Madeline Dannewitz
Consideration for Expanding the Audiology Scope of Practice to Include Prescription Medication Authority, Erin Grace Gill
Dementia Implications for Audiology: Cognitive Screening in Clinical Practice, Kelsey May Harris
Adaptation of the Dangerous Decibels Program to Youth in Farming, Whitney Paige Hodges
Analyzing the Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Hearing Loss, Ashley Howe
Otitis Media: Parental Perspectives and Support Needs, Jordan Marie Johnson
Ototoxicity Monitoring Protocols for Common Chemotherapeutics, Megan Pamela Kennedy
Evaluating Auditory Processing in Adolescents and Adults Following a Sports-Related Concussion, Kelsey Danielle Kiesz
Hearing Aid Data Security: User Perceptions and Bluetooth Low Energy Assessment, Katie M. Kim
Accommodations and Resources for Audiologists with Hearing Loss, Joseph Thomas Kraus
Implementing Practice With Children Affected by Trauma in the Field of Speech-language Pathology, Avery Liley
The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Adult Access to Hearing Aids, Skyler Preston Mumford
Pediatric Ototoxic Monitoring, Destiny Victoria Padilla
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2023
Incorporating Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids into Private Audiology Practice, Ryan K. Anderson
COVID-19: Implications for Audiology Practice, Madison Jane Bacca
The Audiologist’s Role in Assessment and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Keeley Ciara Coffee
A Review of the Current Literature on Adult Aural Rehabilitation Programs, Brooke Danielle Gilstad
Educating Health Care Professionals on Implantable Hearing Solutions to Increase Appropriate Referral Rates in Adults, Hailey Lynn Guyette
The Effect of Alcohol on Assessment of the Auditory and Vestibular System, Jessica Kate Hamilton
The Effect of Head Size on Canine Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses, Abigail Eileen Hayes
Spectator Noise Exposures During a Season of Minor League Hockey, Sean Lloyd Hoverson
Normative Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response Characteristics in Puppies, Lauren E. James
A Review of the Provision of Hearing Healthcare Through Humanitarian Efforts, Lindsey Koehn
Otoacoustic Emissions: A Case Study Before, During, & After Pregnancy, Leah Eleanor McCaslin
The Effect of Low Frequency Sound on Listening Level, Samuel E. Pennington
The Use of STEM Gaming to Promote Hearing Health in Youth, Catelyn D. Tweeten
An Overview of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Current Practices for Bilingual Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Yessica Villanueva Guerra
Frequency Specific Hearing Assessment Noise: Minimum Response Levels and Response Times in the Pediatric Population, Justine Louise Wright
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2022
Measuring Spatial Hearing Abilities in Listeners with Simulated Unilateral Hearing Loss, Elizabeth Dawn Benson
Recreational Noise Exposures at Motorsport Events, Mariela Chavira
An Inquiry into the Language Development of Twins: An Autoethnographic Study, Madison Grimm
The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Trauma-Informed Practices: Feelings, Attitudes, and Reported Behaviors of Colorado School Speech-Language Pathologists, Kallie Haritopoulos
An Approach To Tinnitus Through Mindfulness, Trista Ann Hauser-Smith
Aural rehabilitation of older adults with or at risk for cognitive decline: Development of recommendations and supplemental resources based on evidence from the literature., Tavia Marie Hoenecke
Word Recognition Testing in Children: Modernization of Word Intelligibility by Picture Identification (WIPI) Testing Materials, Ali Katherine Mills
Screening for Minimal Hearing Loss in Children, Mackenzie Koven Quinn
Efficacy of Automated Wireless Hearing Test System Implemented in an Exercise-based Cancer Rehabilitation Program, Cecilia Talarico
The Decision - Making Process of Parents Choosing Cochlear Implantation for Their Child, Karissa Terry
Language Barriers in the Field of Audiology: Spanish-Speaking Patient & English-Speaking Audiologist, Jamiles Trejo
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2021
Extended High Frequency Brainstem Auditory Evoked Testing in Aging Canines, Rebecca Arnold
The Use of Otoacoustic Emissions in Clinical Diagnosis of Hearing Loss in Canines, Morgan Ashby
Exploring Communication Strategies Used by Speech-language Pathologists and Nursing Professionals Prior to and During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, Madeline Baretta
Perceptions of Ambient Noise Levels and Vocal Effort When Working as a Fitness Instructor, Ashley Bautista
The Current Perceptions of Practicing Audiologists Regarding the State of Teleaudiology Education and Training, Jessica Bishop
Understanding How High Levels of Noise Affect the Equine Auditory System, Shelby Ann Brown
A Systematic Review of Parent Training Effects Children's Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems, Mia Constransitch
Noise Exposures of High School Marching Band Students, Delanee Grosshans
Distortion product otoacoustic emissions in canines: Systematic Changes in amplitude as a function of f2/f1 ratio, Sara Hartson
Tinnitus as an Early Warning Sign of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Industrial Workers, Brennen Karl
Accent Modification and Identity: A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Experiences of International Students and Immigrants/Refugees, Gabriela Masztalerz
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge, Confidence Levels, and Practice Patterns with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Schools, Jessica Munson
Variability in Hearing Threshold When Earphones are Self-Fit, Ashley K. Potter
Investigating the utility of ultrasound visual biofeedback in voice instruction for two different singing styles, Kristen Smith
The Effect of Head Size on Bone Conduction Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response in Canines, Amanda Stone
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2020
Writing to the Middle: The Effects of Undergraduate Writing Curriculum on the Confidence of Audiology Graduate Student Writers, Mckinzee Hubachek
Comparing Perceptions Regarding Accommodation Strategies Used Between Adults with Hearing Loss and Their Communication Partners, Laura Schauer
Effects of Written Instructions on Field Real Ear Attenuation at Threshold Measurements, Katherine M. Steffen
The effects of caffeine on video head impulse test results, Elizabeth Zakrzewski
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2019
Waveform Characteristics of the Canine Click Evoked Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Across Multiple Test Sessions, Hayden H. Bruce
The Efficacy of "Chat Sheets" as a Conversation Tool For Communicative Access in Aphasia: A Single-Subject Study, Shyanne N. Heise
Musician Earplugs: Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, Behaviors, and Experiences Among Small Music Venue Workers, Kathryn Hickey
Can Performance on a Speech-In-Quiet Monosyllabic Word List Predict Speech-In-Noise Capabilities?, Ellyn Mary Kuehne
Measuring Impact Noise with Smartphone Apps, Jacob Page Leons
Prevalence of High-Frequency Notched Audiometric Configurations Among University Music Students and Faculty, Chandra Maas
A Qualitative Analysis of Therapeutic Alliance From the Perspective of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Julie Monington
Extended High-Frequency Békésy Audiometry, Katie Ranshaw
Application of the Wireless Audiometric Testing System at a Refugee Center with a Multilingual Population, Jennifer Ruths
Comparison of Automated Hearing Testing Approaches for Outpatients Receiving Ototoxic Chemotherapy, Ashley Stumpf
Submissions from 2018
Learning the Language of Math, Christen Ayers
The Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response in Old Versus Young Horses, Brenna Danielle Melvin
The Education, Clinical Practices, and Collaboration Routines of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in Auditory Processing Disorders in Children, Erika Lynn Murphy
Effectiveness of the Dangerous Decibels Program in Children from Military Families, Danielle R. O'Dorisio
A Pilot Study of Law Enforcement Officer Perceptions of Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Brianna Ott
A Data Synthesis of Melodic Intonation Therapy, Jacqueline Ulfers
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2017
Survey of the Current Status of Vestibular Practices in the United States, Kelli Jean Lingen
Investigating Program Evaluation Implemented by Rural Education Systems to Determine the Efficacy of Speech-Language Telepractice Services, Allyson Doreen Montgomery
Evaluation of Malingering Characteristics and Strategies During Hearing Assessment, Sarah Michelle Thompson
Factors That Influence Parental Follow-Up After Newborn Hearing Screening in Colorado, Jamie Mae Walter
Theses from 2015
Child Health Professionals and Their Role in Detecting Speech and Language Impairments: Perceptions and Current Practices, Carissa A H Johnson
A Qualitative Analysis of the Therapeutic Alliance From the Perspective of Adolescents Who Stutter, Kelli D. Riggenbach
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2014
Noise Exposures Of Recreational Snowmobilers, Kiera Lynn Moore
Pitch perception of musicians and non-musicians: a comparison of psychological tuning curves and frequency limens, Amber M. Powner
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2013
Effectiveness Of The Dangerous Decibels Program In Children When Delivered With Parental Involvement, Amanda D. Clark