Nicole Dickerson


Nicole Dickerson
  • Graduate Student

Education

Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2022
M.A. in Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2019
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Howard University, 2015
B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida, 2013

Research

Advisor: Jonathan Brumberg, PhD

Research Lab: Speech and Applied Neuroscience Lab

Nicole's research is focused on investigating underlying neural mechanisms involved in speech and language utilizing various neural recording techniques. Furthermore, Nicole is interested in improving access to Brain-Computer Interface technology for those with severe motor impairments. Additionally, her work emphasizes the importance of integrating patient and caregiver perspectives, ensuring her research remains relevant and accessible. Nicole is committed to translating theoretical insights into practical, life-altering interventions for people with complex communication needs.

Selected Publications

Dickerson, N, Wiley R, Higgins JP, Grunewald K, Caplan D, Kiran S, Parrish T, Zinbarg R, Thompson CK and Rapp B (2018). Is resting state fMRI activity sensitive to the severity of acquired language impairments? Front. Hum. Neurosci. Conference Abstract: Academy of Aphasia 56th Annual Meeting. doi:10.3389/conf.fnhum.2018.228.00098

 

Awards & Honors

2024 Saffran Student Scholar Award- Philadelphia, PA

2024 New York University (NYU) Faculty First Look Scholar- New York, NY

2021 Salmon Shirley J Ph.D. and Thomas L Scholarship – Lawrence, KS

2018 NIDCD Young Investigator Fellowship Award- Washington, DC

Memberships

2022 - 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Ambassador – KUMC

2017 – 2019 Dean’s Diversity Ambassador -Johns Hopkins University

2015 – 2016 Brain Injury Support Group (Developer/ Facilitator) - Central Iowa Physio