News
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New BCI Feature Matching article in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology by Kevin and JonJune 1, 2018 —
New BCI Feature Matching article in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology by Kevin and Jon:
- Pitt, K. M. and Brumberg, J. S. (2018). Guidelines for Feature Matching Assessment of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi:10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0135
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Kevin was awarded a 2018 Summer Research ScholarshipMarch 9, 2018 —
Kevin was awarded a 2018 Summer Research Scholarship to support his dissertation project on BCI learning trajectories.
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New paper in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering on a BCI speech synthesizer by Jon, Kevin and JeremyFebruary 21, 2018 —
New paper in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering on a BCI speech synthesizer by Jon, Kevin and Jeremy (link)
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New paper in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology on feature matching considerations for an SSVEP BCI by Jon and KevinFebruary 1, 2018 —
New paper in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology on feature matching considerations for an SSVEP BCI focusing on individuals with ALS, locked-in syndrome and progressive supranuclear palsy (link)
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New BCI Tutorial paper in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology by Jon, Kevin and JeremyJanuary 10, 2018 —
New BCI Tutorial paper in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology by Jon, Kevin and Jeremy:
- Brumberg, J. S., Pitt, K. M., Mantie-Kozlowski, A. & Burnison, J. D. (2018). Brain-computer interfaces for augmentative and alternative communication: a tutorial. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 1-12. doi:10.1044/2017_AJSLP-16-0244
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Two SANLAB submissions were accepted to the 2018 Conference on Motor SpeechNovember 30, 2017 —
Two SANLAB submissions were accepted to the 2018 Conference on Motor Speech:
- Brumberg & Pitt, Motor induced suppression of the N100 ERP during motor-imagery while controlling a speech synthesizer brain-computer interface
- Brumberg & Biro, Decoding articulatory information from electrocorticography during speech production
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IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech and Langauge Processing special issue on Biosignal-Based Spoken Communication is now available, with survey paper co-authored by JonNovember 24, 2017 —
IEEE/ACM Transactions on Audio, Speech and Langauge Processing special issue on Biosignal-Based Spoken Communication (Volume 25, Issue 12, December 2017) is now available, with survey paper co-authored by Jon.
- Schultz, Wand, Huber, Krusienski, Herff & Brumberg, "Biosignal-based spoken communication: a survey. (2017) IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech, and Language Processing 25(12) (link)
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Kevin receives the Friends of the Life Span Institute GRA awardOctober 20, 2017 —
Kevin Pitt received the 2017 early stage graduate student award from the Friends of the Life Span Institute (link)
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Two submissions were accepted to the 2017 annual ASHA conventionSeptember 7, 2017 —
Two submissions were accepted to the 2017 annual ASHA convention:
- Pitt & Brumberg, A Multidisciplinary Feature Matching Based Assessment Protocol for Evaluation Across Varied AAC Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Pitt, Zarifa, Brumberg & Brady, Clinically Translating AAC Brain-Computer Interface Training Protocols by Utilizing Single-Subject Design & Offline Motor-Imagery Techniques
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Nichol defends her dissertationAugust 24, 2017 —
Nichol successfully defended her dissertation entitled "An analysis of semantic and phonological associations using network science." Congrats Dr. Castro!
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Jeremy defends his dissertationMarch 3, 2017 —
Jeremy Burnison successfully defended his dissertation entitled: "Use of task relevant spoken word stimuli in an auditory brain computer interface." Congrats Dr. Burnison!
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Kevin receives the ASHA Student Research Travel AwardAugust 2, 2016 —
Kevin receives the 2016 ASHA Student Travel Research Award for having the highest ranked student submission in the area of AAC for the 2016 ASHA convention (link)
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Shaina recieves a second UGRA for Fall 2016May 20, 2016 —
Shaina Stasi received a second $1000 undergraduate research award to continue her work on “Effect of Glottal Source Characteristics on Speech Perception" (press release)
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Kevin received the Margaret C. Byrne Saricks Ph.D. Graduate Research AwardMay 14, 2016 —
Kevin Pitt received the Margaret C. Byrne Saricks Ph.D. Graduate Research Award at the 2016 SPLH/IPCD Recognition Ceremony
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Joshua was selected for an ACE talk at the 2016 KU Undergraduate Research SymposiumApril 6, 2016 —
Joshua Marple was selected for an ACE talk at the 2016 KU Undergraduate Research Symposium (program)
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Jeremy was selected to attend the NIH-sponsored Summer School in Adaptive NeurotechnologiesMarch 8, 2016 —
Jeremy was selected to participate in the first NIH-sponsored Summer School in Adaptive Neurotechnologies at the Wadsworth Center in Albany, NY from July 11-July 29, 2016. This is the first ever offering of the summer school – more information can be found here.
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Jeremy is awarded the Doctoral Student Research FundFebruary 26, 2016 —
Jeremy is awarded the Doctoral Student Research Fund for his dissertation project to develop and auditory-based brain-computer interface that will investigate the role of spatial and semantic relevance on BCI performance and human factors (fatigue, usability, etc.)
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Three sanlab submissions were accepted for presentation at the International BCI meetingFebruary 19, 2016 —
Three sanlab submission were accepted for presentation at the 2016 International BCI meeting in Asilomar, CA:
- Burnison & Brumberg “Effects of Stimuli Relevance on Auditory BCI”
- Brumberg, Burnison & Pitt “Development of a Real Time Speech Synthesizer Based Brain Computer Interface”
- Pitt, Burnison & Brumberg “Brain Computer Interfaces as a New AAC Access Modality for Individuals with Advanced Paralysis”
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Shaina Stasi awarded an Undergraduate Research Award for the Spring 2016 semesterDecember 17, 2015 —
Shaina Stasi received a $1000 a Undergraduate Research Award for Spring 2016 for her project, “Effect of Glottal Source Characteristics on Speech Perception.” See the press release
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SANLAB receives ASHFoundation New Century Scholars Research GrantDecember 1, 2015 —
Dr. Brumberg and the SANLAB have received an ASHFoundation New Century Scholars Research Grant,”Evaluating Control of Commercial AAC Devices via Brain-Computer Interface by Individuals With Neuromotor Deficits,” to pursue a project that links a brain-computer interface to a commercial AAC device for use by current AAC users.
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Kevin presents a poster at ASHANovember 14, 2015 —
Kevin Pitt presents a poster on an analysis of the contingent negative variation (CNV) in participants with and without neuromotor impairment (ALS) for eventual use in a BCI to control an AAC device.
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Jeremy selected as a Graduate Research Consultant for SPLH 462September 1, 2015 —
Jeremy Burnison was selected as a Graduate Research Consultant for SPLH 462: Speech Science Anatomy & Physiology. The GRCs are tasked with adding research exposure to undergraduate courses. Jeremy will be specifically adding a lab-based hands on research portion to SPLH 462 in which students learn to record biosignals related to respiration, airflow, speech acoustics and muscular activity of the face. See the press release
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Jeremy wins the SPLH Margaret L. Anderson Graduate Teaching AwardMay 16, 2015 —
Jeremy Burnison was awarded the Margaret L. Anderson Graduate Teaching Award by the SPLH department for his excellence as a GTA for SPLH 662 (Speech Science) and SPLH 320 (Neuroscience)
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Joshua awarded a second UGRA for Fall 2015May 2, 2015 —
Joshua Marple received a second $1000 undergraduate research award to continue his work on “An alternative eye tracking system” for use in real-time. See the press release
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Nichol Castro selected for the 2015 Summer Institute in Cognitive NeuroscienceApril 13, 2015 —
Nichol Castro selected for the 2015 Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience at UC Santa Barbara
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Nichol selected as a Graduate Research Consultant for SPLH 320January 28, 2015 —
Nichol Castro was selected as a Graduate Research Consultant for SPLH 320: The Communicating Brain. The GRCs are tasked with adding research exposure to undergraduate courses. See the press release
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Joshua is awarded a Spring 2015 Undergraduate Research AwardJanuary 14, 2015 —
Joshua Marple received a $1000 a Undergraduate Research Award for Spring 2015 for his project, “An alternative eye tracking system.” See the press release
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Jon receives the Friends of the Lifespan Early Investigator AwardJanuary 12, 2015 —
Jon Brumberg receives the Friends of the Lifespan Early Investigator Award – link
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Nichol receives the 2014 Friends of the Lifespan GRA awardOctober 28, 2014 —
Nichol Castro received the 2014 Friends of the Lifespan GRA award – link
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Brain-computer interface workshop at KUJune 20, 2014 —
We are hosting a workshop on brain-computer interfaces on June 26, 2014 featuring presentations on the current state of BCI research and clinical implications, as well as a live demonstration of EEG-based BCIs for communication.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The CommonsRefreshment will be served – registration requested
