Dr. Jacie Mchaney

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Biography

Jacie McHaney is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication Science Disorders from the University of Pittsburgh, where she specialized in auditory neuroscience and speech perception. Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying speech processing, utilizing neurophysiological methods such as EEG and pupillometry, as well as cognitive and computational neuroscience approaches. Dr. McHaney's current work aims to develop a mechanistic understanding of the neural mechanisms that contribute to speech perception difficulties in adults with clinically normal hearing.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

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