Research, Honors & Awards
Student Research
Burnett, R. & Cunningham, D.R. Probe-Microphone Measurements: Frequency of Use and Reasons for Non-use. (Accepted for Publication) Audiology Practices (Academy of Doctors of Audiology)
Rachel Burnett, Audiology Extern, Anticipated Graduation May 2012
Berntsen, C. Guide for Creating a Hearing Conservation Program for a School of Music. Service Manual Created for use at the University of Louisville (2011)
Christoffer Berntsen, Audiology Extern, Anticipated Graduation May 2012
Manual for Hearing Tests at the University of Louisville School of Music. Service Manual Created for use at the University of Louisville (2011)
Jessica DeGreve, Audiology Extern, Anticipated Graduation May 2012

Cline, T.A. & Shinn, J.B. (March 2011) Simultaneous Recording of Wave V of the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and the Auditory Middle Latency Response (AMLR) to Predict Behavioral Thresholds
Trey Cline AuD., Graduate 2011, Currently at University of Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Schuette A, Griest S, Zaugg T, Henry JA. “Association of Individual Patient Factors on Tinnitus Treatment Success.” 4th International NCRAR Conference—The Ear-Brain System: Approaches to the Study and Treatment of Hearing Loss. World Trade Center, Portland, Oregon, October 8th, 2009.
Schuette A, Griest S, Zaugg T, Henry JA. “Association of Individual Patient Factors on Tinnitus Treatment Success.”American Auditory Society Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 4th, 2010
Andrew Schuette AuD, Graduate 2011, Currently at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston

Mattingly, A, Holzen, A, Berger, L, Roberts, K. & Preminger, J.E. (October 2009) Does Executive Control Function Predict Speech Understanding and Processing? Poster presentation at the Aging and Speech Communication: An International and Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Bloomington, IN.
Abby Mattingly AuD , Graduate May 2010, Clinician at the University of Kentucky
Aynsley Holzen AuD , Graduate May 2010
Leeann Berger AuD , Graduate May 2010, Doctors Hearing Care, New Albany IN
Kerrie Roberts AuD , Graduate May 2010

Fitzharris, K. & Preminger, J.E. (March 2009). Comprehensive Evaluation of Auditory functioning in adults living with HIV/AIDS. Poster presentation at the American Auditory Society Scientific Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.
Fitzharris, K. (April 2010) Auditory Function in Adults with HIV/AIDS: Exploratory Analyses. Student Research Award Winner, at the American Academy of Audiology annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
Katharine Fitzharris AuD, Graduate May 2009, Currently a Ph.D. student at University of Texas Dallas

Shannon, J. & Preminger, J.E. (April 2009). Comprehensive Analysis of Home-Based Computerized Training. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Audiology Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Shannon, J. Analysis of Home-based Computerized Auditory Training Programs in Older Experienced Hearing Aid Users. Podium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, Portland, OR, September 10-12, 2008.
Shannon, J. Evaluation of Home-based Computer Training Programs in Improving Communication and/or Quality of Life of Older Experienced Hearing Aid Users. Podium presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, St. Louis, MO, October 18-20, 2007.
Jeffrey Shannon AuD, Graduated May 2009, Currently at Hudson Valley Audiology Center
Student Honors and Awards
University of Louisville, Au.D. Spirit Award
Past recipients:
2009 Jonathon Whitton
2008 Jonathon Whitton and Jeff Shannon
2007 Sarah Sydlowski
2006 James Baer
2005 Scott Anderson
2004 Kathryn Shaughnessy
2003 Elizabeth Everett and Casey Macarthur
Other Student Awards:
Student Jonathon Whitton:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship
Award: $4,000
Description: Merit based scholarship for graduate students in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology programs.
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
July 2009-July 2010
Description: A merit-based, federally sponsored program which offers pediatric leadership and research training to clinically trained healthcare professionals
T-35 Research Training Grant
National Institutes of Deafness and Communication Disorders May-July 2008
Description: A merit based award for Au.D. students who wish to strengthen their research skills in preparation for a career as a clinician researcher
Student Andrew Schuette: "I recently won a travel scholarship to present a research poster at the 2009 Ear and Brain Conference sponsored by the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR). The research was titled, "Associations of individual patient factors on tinnitus treatment success." It was a great opportunity to present to individuals in the field of audiology, I encourage every student to try to present their research (capstone project) at a conference. The experience is invaluable."

Student Trey Cline won the Ian Windmill Journal Article Award in January 2010.
Student Chris Bernsten won the Ian Windmill Case Study Award in January 2010.

