The HESP Department sponsors a series of talks on current research in the areas of hearing, speech, and language by visiting researchers or members of the HESP faculty, staff, and students. All students, faculty, staff, and affiliates are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you would like to join the email distribution list for all upcoming HESP Seminar Series talks, email Dr. Matthew Goupell at goupell [at] umd.edu or Dr. Jose Ortiz at jortiz5 [at] umd.edu.
Events are listed below, or access the HESP Seminar Series calendar.
Fall 2025
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Date: September 29th
Time: 12:00pm-12:50pm
Location: Lefrak 2166
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Specific Aims Defense
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Goupell
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Date: October 27th
Time: 12:00pm-12:50pm
Location: Lefrak 2166
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Specific Aims Defense
Speaker: Dr. Stacey Kane
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Date: November 10th
Time: 12:00-12:50pm
Location: Lefrak 2166
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Tracking Real-time Discourse Comprehension in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Speaker: Kelly Marshall (UMD HESP)
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Date: November 24th
Time: 12:00pm-12:50 pm
Location: Lefrak 2166
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Access to Children's Hearing Aids under Medicaid: Barriers and Geographic Disparities
Speaker: Dr. Caitlin Sapp, Supervisor of Pediatric Audiology,
University of North Carolina Medical Center Abstract: This presentation will present research examining the gap between Medicaid coverage and real-world access patterns for pediatric hearing healthcare. Using de-identified billing data from hearing aid manufacturers, we will analyze geographic disparities in audiologist care networks within Medicaid. We are also collecting survey data to identify key barriers that prevent audiologists from participating in Medicaid. Our preliminary findings demonstrate insufficient provider networks in many regions, which creates obstacles for families. This research will provide actionable insights for policymakers, clinicians, and advocates working to improve equitable access to early hearing intervention for all children, regardless of insurance status.
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