Speech Language Pathologist
Psychologist - Human Factors & Applied Cognition
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy
Psychology: Human Factors/Applied Cognition, George Mason University
Master of Arts
Psychology: Human Factors/Applied Cognition, George Mason University
Master of Science
Speech-Language Pathology, University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts
Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of California at Santa Barbara
ASSOCIATIONS
Mensa
Cognitive Science Society
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society
Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Audio Design and Analysis - Audition, Praat, Logic Pro, SoundForge, Pro Tools
Statistical / Mathematical - MatLab, SPSS, Origin
Application Programming - RealBasic
Web Design - Dreamweaver, RapidWeaver, Flux, Flash, HTML/CSS
Graphics - Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, Fireworks
Productivity - Microsoft Office, iWork, Omnigraffle, Visio
PROJECTS / AWARDS
High Potential Graduate Student Award
Office of the Provost, George Mason University
Website Redesign
Arch Lab HF/AC Program http://archlab.gmu.edu/
FMS Training Study
Improving Aviation Safety Through Training and Design project
Newsletter Editor
Arch Lab HF/AC Program, George Mason University
For a list of recent projects and samples of my work, please visit www.candyblue.net
PUBLICATIONS
“Non-Linear Dynamics of Speech Perception” Dissertation (in process)
“Robot-Directed Speech: Using Language to Assess First-Time Users' Conceptualizations of a Robot” Proceedings of the 5th ACM/IEEE international conference on Human-robot interaction, March 02-05, 2010, Osaka, Japan
“Robot-Directed Speech as a Means of Exploring Conceptualizations of Robots” Proceedings of the 4th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction, March 09-13, 2009, La Jolla, California, USA
“The Pervasiveness of 1/F Scaling in Speech Reflects the Metastable Basis of Cognition.” Cognitive Science: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(7), 1217-1231.
“The Fractal Fabric of Speech” Proceedings of the Cognitive Science Society Conference, Vancouver British Columbia 2006
“The Language to Literacy Connection” Proceedings of the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, Northridge, California 2000
PRESENTATIONS
Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences (7/07) “1/f Scaling in Speech”
Cognitive Science Society (7/06). “The Fractal Fabric of Speech”
Arizona Speech & Hearing Association (4/00). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
CSUN Assistive Technology (3/00). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
CAPED (10/99). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
Association of Christian Schools International (10/99). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
National Romanian Orphan Reunion Conference (6/99) “Auditory Processing Deficits in Low-Stimulation Early Childhood Envionments”
San Mateo Speech & Hearing Association (6/99) “Fast ForWord, Phonological Awareness and Language”
Saskatchewan Speech & Hearing Association (4/99). “Fast ForWord, Phonological Awareness and Language”
Idaho Speech & Hearing Association (4/99). “The Language to Literacy Connection”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychology Research Assistant2005-2010
George Mason University – Fairfax, VA
Conducted research on human-computer (robot) interaction, cognitive dynamics, phonological learning and emergent properties of dialog.
Lecturer/Clinical Supervisor2004
San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
Taught graduate and undergraduate level courses in communication disorders. Supervised and evaluated graduate student clinicians.
Project Manager 2000-2004
Independent Contractor - San Francisco, CA
Conducted outcomes research projects in local schools and communities.
Usability Tester 2000-2004
Independent Contractor (Antares Audio Technologies, Wave Arts, Camel Audio)
Regional Representative / Account Manager / Trainer 1997-2000
Scientific LearningTM - Berkeley, CA
Provided consultation to clinicians on the use of cognitive training programs. Duties also included presentations at conferences, development of training seminars and management of research projects.
Speech-Language Pathologist1990-2009
Independent Contractor - Portland OR, San Francisco CA and Fairfax VA