October 2025
Brain health research highlighted by USC
Dr. Arjmandi was featured in a USC article highlighting research on hearing loss, cognitive decline, and brain health.
October 2025
Samin Ashjaei presents research on brain atrophy and word recognition in noise
TAN Lab doctoral student Samin Ashjaei presented findings on regional brain atrophy and speech-in-noise recognition at the SC Statewide Aging and Alzheimer’s Symposium.
April 2025
Sarah Tra successfully defends honors thesis
Her project examined acoustic features of infant-directed versus adult-directed speech.
April 2025
Kathryn Morgan successfully defends honors thesis
Her project examined relationships among age-related hearing loss, anxiety, and cognitive decline.
October 2024
ASHA Convention Visionary Session Award
Collaborative work on age-related hearing loss, phonological working memory, and cognitive decline received a 2024 ASHA Convention Visionary Session Award.
October 2024
Meritorious Poster recognition
A TAN Lab collaborative poster on child vocalizations, child-directed speech, and caregiver responsiveness in home environments of children with cochlear implants was recognized as a Meritorious Poster Submission.
2023–2024
Student research awards and conference presentations
TAN Lab students received Magellan and Honors College support and presented research at Discover USC, ASHA, and the Conference on Implantable Auditory Prostheses.