Welcome to the Neuroscience of Education Research on Development (NERD) Lab at the University of Alabama!
The Neuroscience of Education Research on Development (NERD) Lab at the University of Alabama studies how the human brain supports learning across the lifespan by examining the neurobiology of language processing and acquisition. We use a variety of behavioral (eyetracking) and neuroimaging (EEG, fNIRS) methods to investigate how speech and gesture contribute to learning from childhood through adulthood in diverse populations. Research in the lab addresses the following questions:
If these questions interest you, please get in touch and come be a NERD! ☺
***NOTE: Dr. Morett has accepted a faculty position in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Missouri, so please apply to that program if you are interested in earning your Ph.D. under her.***
- What are the neural signatures of gesture's contribution to language acquisition, and how do they develop from childhood through adulthood?
- How does the neural organization of speech and gesture develop differently in autism spectrum disorder, and how does it affect communication and learning in this population?
- How can a better understanding of the neural bases of the gesture-speech relationship be used to improve learning in diverse populations?
If these questions interest you, please get in touch and come be a NERD! ☺
***NOTE: Dr. Morett has accepted a faculty position in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Missouri, so please apply to that program if you are interested in earning your Ph.D. under her.***
