Faculty Profile
Gregory Snyder
Associate Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
Phone Number: (662)915-1202
Email: gsnyder@olemiss.edu
Key Words: Research Methods, Theory, Science, Speech, Stuttering, Medical, Prosthetic, Neuroscience, Speech, Pathology, Communication, Disorders
Research Description: The Wheat Lab conducts an interesting mix of research--ranging from the extra-paradigmatic (e.g., stuttering in signing and writing) to clinically applied sciences (e.g., drug & prosthetic trials). Our passion is to improve quality of life and the human experience. Our research is primarily in communication sciences & disorders, but we also venture into inter-professional projects (e.g., dyslexia, vision, & autism) as well. Some of our current projects include: (1) researching the effects of a smartphone app providing a speaker tactile stimulation relative to speech (and stuttering frequency); (2) a clinical drug trial investigating the effects of OTC meds, vitamins, & herbal supplements on the stuttering experience; (3) documenting the characteristics of stuttering in alternate expressive modalities (i.e, signing, handwriting, touch typing). We have also researched other areas, such as articulation, motor theory, voice, basic surveys, vision, and even certain aspects of autism. Students in The Wheat Lab typically are considered authors on their projects, and we routinely have students publish their efforts in peer reviewed journals.
Honors Theses:
Davis, Rachel Elizabeth (2022) Resilience Training & Parental Support for Children Who Stutter - A Systematic Review (full text)
Koehler, Ashley Hannah (2022) Resilience Training and Quality of Life in Stuttering Therapy: A Systematic Review (full text)
Geringswald, Katelyn (2021) The Effects of Disclosure on Perceptions of Different Overt Stuttering Severity Levels (full text)
Simpson, Madeline (2021) The Effect of Advocate Disclosure on the Perceptions of a Young Adult who Stutters (full text)
McKnight, Peyton (2020) Differential Effects of Verbal and Written Disclosure on Perceptions of a Child Who Stutters (full text)
Manahan, Ashlee (2020) The Effects of Written Stuttering Disclosure on Young Adult's Perceptions of Children Who Stutter (full text)
Grant, Meliah Kayla (2018) The Effects of Prosthetic Tactile Feedback on Persons Who Stutter (full text)
Gully, Sydney Elizabeth (2018) Measuring the Effects of Prosthetic Tactile Pacing on Overt Stuttering Frequency in Adults Who Stutter (full text)
Jones, Madison (2017) Action Understanding via Mirror Neuron Systems: A Proposed Model for the Science and Treatment of Stuttering. (full text)
Williams, Molly Grace (2016) Attitudes and Practices Among College Students Relative to Personal Listening Device Usage and Hearing Conservation. (full text)
Duke, Emily Elaine (2012) "The Effects of Vocal Training on Vocal Fatigue in Trained and Untrained Female Singers"
Furr, Lauren Nicole (2009) "Military and Civilian Speech-Language Pathologists' Attitudes towards Evidence-Based Practice: A Pilot Study"
Available Research Projects:
Documenting Stuttering Behaviors in Signing and Handwriting
Project Description: Most people consider stuttering to be a speech disorder (only); however, we've known that stuttering behaviors exist in other expressive modalities for over 100 years. We are researching and documenting stuttering behaviors in sign language, handwriting, and even touch-typing.
Desired Student Qualifications: Self-Motivated and CITI trained.
Project Timeline: Ongoing
Duties of Student Researcher: Collect data and help with manuscript preparation.
Last Updated on 2017-09-22 12:50:33
The Effects of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and OTC pain relievers on People who Stutter
Project Description: My lab is beginning a project measuring the effects of NSAIDs and OTC pain relievers on the emotional responses of people who stutter
Desired Student Qualifications: Self-motivated and CITI trained honors student.
Project Timeline: Fall and Spring of 2016, 2017
Duties of Student Researcher: Collect data and help with manuscript preparation.
Last Updated on 2017-09-22 12:50:57
The Effects of Tactile Feedback on Stuttering Freqency
Project Description: My research team has developed a prosthetic device that uses the sense of vibration (tactile/touch) to help reduce stuttering. Our initial data has been very promising; the device has been patented and licensed to a company in Tupelo. This study will continue the research, and test the effects of this device in different speaking situations. This is a great project for someone in electrical engineering or in communication sciences and disorders. A great project that will result in a publication.
Desired Student Qualifications: Self-Motivated and CITI trained.
Project Timeline: Ongoing
Duties of Student Researcher: Collect data and help with manuscript preparation.
Last Updated on 2016-08-31 12:24:33