Helping college students with hearing loss engage in auditory research
STEMM opportunities for college students with Hearing loss to Engage in Auditory Research (STEMM-HEAR
This study is all about helping college students with hearing loss get involved in auditory research by pairing them with mentors who can guide them and provide hands-on experience, making it easier for them to succeed in science and technology careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888285 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create opportunities for college students with hearing loss to participate in auditory research through a mentoring program called STEMM-HEAR. The program will connect students with mentors in the field, providing them with hands-on experience and support in auditory sciences. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these students, the initiative seeks to enhance their educational and career prospects in STEMM fields. The approach includes collaboration among multiple institutions to ensure a broad and inclusive mentoring network.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students with hearing loss who are interested in auditory research and STEMM careers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hearing loss or are not pursuing education in STEMM fields may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower students with hearing loss to pursue careers in auditory sciences and related fields, improving their educational outcomes and professional opportunities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in mentoring programs for students with disabilities, indicating that this approach has the potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ratnanather, John Tilak — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ratnanather, John Tilak
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.