Contact us! small.lab@emerson.edu, 617-855-8531 (text), 617-824-3669 (call)
Who can participate in research at the SMALL Lab?
We may be looking for volunteers who are:
- Adults with no speech, language, hearing, or neurological disorders
- People with Parkinson’s disease
- Adults with voice disorders
- Adults seeking to modify their voice to align with who they are
What will I be asked to do?
You may be asked to:
- Fill out surveys and questionnaires
- Speak and read aloud
- Listen to recordings of other people and respond to questions about those recordings
- Participate in one-on-one or group interviews
- Undergo hearing and cognitive screenings
Eligible participants will be compensated for their time.
What data will you collect from me?
All research data we collect is anonymized. We may collect from you:
- Acoustic data from recordings of you speaking
- Your responses to questions about recordings you listen to
- Your responses to surveys, questionnaires, and interview questions
- Hearing and cognitive data from screenings
How do I get involved?
Just let us know you’re interested! We will confirm your eligibility for our current studies and answer any questions you have.
