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Speech Perception and Production Lab at the University of Chicago (formerly Oregon). Directed (and tweeted) by Dr. Melissa Baese-Berk.

Chicago, IL
Joined April 2017
UChicago SPPLab retweeted
ACROSS ACOUSTICS New! In this episode, we talk to @MtwoBtwo (@UCSPPLab) and @perj44 (@UA_AS), about why instructors should use a variety of voices in the classroom, and how to talk about other ways of speaking when one feels ill-equipped to do so: buzzsprout.com/1537384/15085….
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PROPAGATIONS Find out why our editor-in-chief selected "Addressing diversity in speech science courses," for the August cover in this new blog post! acoustics.org/august-2023-ja… @MtwoBtwo @UCSPPLab @perj44
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
Do any of my linguistics/psycholinguistics colleagues have a word-reading task programmed up already in PsychoPy that we could modify? (See a word, read it aloud, advance to the next word?)
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
SPECIAL ISSUE: RECONSIDERING CLASSIC IDEAS IN SPEECH This paper revisits the notion that second-language learners acquire #speech sound categories in their target language. doi.org/10.1121/10.0015230 @MtwoBtwo @bchandra_pitt @CaseyRoark @UOLinguistics @PittCSD #acoustics
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
Call for Applications for the NSF Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Increasing American Indian/Alaska Native Perspectives in Field and Experimental Linguistics, University of Oregon. Deadline is Jan. 5, 2023. blogs.uoregon.edu/reuling/
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This study from researchers at @UOSppLab examines non-native English listeners' adaptation to native English speakers and whether talker variability affects adaptation. doi.org/10.1121/10.0006558 @UOLinguistics @MtwoBtwo #acoustics #linguistics #perception
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This study looked at the intelligibility of medically related sentences in quiet, speech-shaped noise, and hospital noise: doi.org/10.1121/10.0011394 @iusphs @UOSppLab @UOLinguistics @NebEngineering @MtwoBtwo #acoustics #perception #speech #hearing
UChicago SPPLab retweeted
ICYMI // Many factors contribute to communication struggles between aging patients and their healthcare providers. But UO linguist Melissa Baese-Berk (@MtwoBtwo) is boiling those difficulties down to their linguistic elements to eliminate any obstacles. fal.cn/3nTBG
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
Hey, @aroundO, great feature on Dr. Melissa Baese-Berk! 😃 This work is super important and we're excited to see Linguistics faculty leading the charge. around.uoregon.edu/content/u… @MtwoBtwo @UOSppLab
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Communication is key: With funding from the James S. McDonnell Foundation, @UOLinguistics professor @MtwoBtwo hopes to improve #healthcare #communication between aging patients & healthcare providers by breaking down linguistic elements around.uoregon.edu/content/u…
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we are sponsoring our 2nd annual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon! we're looking for volunteers to make the representation of impressive linguists more gender-equitable. join us virtually on March 11, details here 👇 old.linguistlist.org/issues/…
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
We congratulate Dr. Jaeci Hall who today, International Mother Language Day at the start of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, joins the Coquille Indian Tribe as Language Coordinator planning, designing and creating curriculum for Nuu-wee-ya’ and Miluk! 🎉🎉
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
February has arrived and that means so has our annual Governor’s State Employee Food Drive! If you are in a position to donate, please share the love. #uofooddrive Donate here to support our team: fflc.akaraisin.com/ui/UOGov2…
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our First Gen Access and Equity subcommittee is having an inaugural get-to-know-you mixer! join to hang out with other first-gen linguists and to help us better support the community sites.google.com/view/firstg…
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American Indian/Alaska Native peoples. Students participating in the program will work closely with faculty on a hands-on research project and will receive funding for travel, on-campus housing, and a weekly stipend. Visit blogs.uoregon.edu/reuling/ for more information!
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
We are now accepting applications for the REU Site program! The REU Site is an 8-week summer program fully funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This program is designed for undergraduate students who identify as (or have a family/cultural connection with)
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
Curious about how our lab is working with folks who work with mice in biology to better understand L2 learning? The recording of my talk with Santiago Jaramillo is now available online! cas.uoregon.edu/cas-interdis…
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This study from researchers at @UOSppLab examines non-native English listeners' adaptation to native English speakers and whether talker variability affects adaptation. doi.org/10.1121/10.0006558 @UOLinguistics @MtwoBtwo #acoustics #linguistics #perception
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UChicago SPPLab retweeted
PUMP at #BUCLD46 provides attendees the opportunity to discuss ideas or challenges with another person in a one-time mentor-mentee setup. Sign-ups usually close a week before the conference date. Learn more at bit.ly/BUCLD46-pump. #BUCLD46PUMP