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▲▼2009
Gender Differences in an Object Sorting Task: Prototypic and Extended Knowledge
Hilliary Walters completed the defense of her masters thesis on Monday, October 12, 2009. Dr. John Muma directed the research, and Dr. Ed Goshorn and Dr. Steve Cloud served as committee members.
Hilliary compared the performance of a group of six year old boys and a group of six year old girls on an object sorting task. The youngsters were observed as they sorted objects in variety of categories. Significant differences between groups were seen for focal items that fell in the "bath" and "tools" categories.
We caught up with Hilliary after her defense. She told us that her thesis experience was a real confidence booster as she considers the possibility of a doctorate in the future. Hilliary went on to say that she was grateful to Dr. Muma and members of her committee for the guidance and encouragement they provided throughout the research process.
Students share their research at 2009 M S H A convention
Early Oral Intervention graduate students Angela deBlois and Stephanie Folks share their data
Au.D. students Kim Ward and Nissele Franco at their poster session
Graduate students Neelima Gutti, Kim Bellipanni, and Rachel Spencer present their results
Early Oral Intervention graduate students Marshall McNeese and Whitney Jones at their poster session
Early Oral Intervention graduate students LeAnn Truett and Lindsey Hunter spread the word about their cochlear implant research