Dr. Megan Roberts

Professor

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Biography

Megan York Roberts is a professor and Associate Chair at Northwestern University's School of Communication. Her work primarily focuses on improving access to effective early intervention for toddlers with developmental delays, such as autism and hearing loss. She conducts clinically-based research that explores innovative methods to identify variations of autism and to develop caregiver-mediated communication interventions specifically tailored for these children. Her research is funded by prominent institutions such as the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and the Institute of Education Sciences. Through her initiatives, Megan aims to enhance the methodologies used in early intervention practices and to ensure that families receive adequate support and resources. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field with several awards, including the Martin E. and Gertrude G. Walder Award for Research Excellence and the Clarence Simon Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring. Her courses cover critical areas in clinical decision-making and experimental design within the communication sciences and disorders discipline.

Research Interests

Awards

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Martin E. Gertrude G. Walder Award

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Clarence Simon Award

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Early Career Contributions Research Award

Courses

CSD 458 Scientific Clinical Decision Making CSD 550-2 Experimental Design Communication Sciences Disorders

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.