Chloris L
- Research Program Mentor
MS at Columbia University
Expertise
speech-language pathology, psychology, health, video editing, music composition
Bio
I recently graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am a speech language pathologist, with a special interest in voice, upper airway, and swallowing. A lot of people think that what we do is teach people how to speak, but we do so much more than that! We are basically your go-to therapist for any issues from the neck and up, including your brain (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders, etc.). During graduate school, I held multiple clinical internships in various settings including hospitals, public and private schools, and private practices. I also worked with Dr. Catherine Crowley in her LEADERSproject lab, developing pediatric language assessment materials in Cantonese and traveling to Vietnam to train with other speech therapists around Asia. Previous research experience include studying the benefits of cognitive rehabilitation therapy on individuals with traumatic brain injury (B.R.A.I.N. Lab at Cal State East Bay), exploring the interplay between emotion, cognition, and morality (Social Cognition Lab at UC San Diego) and investigating the brainstem encodings of tones in infants (Laboratory for Language, Learning, and the Brain at the Chinese University of Hong Kong). I had the fun opportunity to work with adorable children that were not even a month old! Outside of the lab, I am an artist and a musician. Some of my vocal arrangements have been performed at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (the same competition that you see in Pitch Perfect!). Recently, I also wrote, directed, and produced my first screenplay which is currently in post-production. In my free time, I enjoy trying new coffee recipes, running, watching movies, and playing with my dog, Reese.Project ideas
The Power of Listening
Have you ever wondered how children are able to learn a new language without taking any classes? No lectures, no flashcards, no textbooks, no quizzes. We all learned how to speak by simply listening to the world around us. The more we understand about human communication, the better we can foster our relationships with each other. Let's talk about language acquisition, and design a research experiment that explores the power of listening.
Art is a Necessity
COVID-19 has led to a worldwide shutdown of theatres, concerts, and events. What resulted was a surge in online streaming such as Netflix and Hulu. According to USA Today, "worldwide viewing time grew 44% in the last three months of 2020, compared with the same period a year ago." Arts and entertainment play a critical role in our lives, and its accessibility is correlated to mental health. Let's investigate the intersections of art and health, and discover the ways that art can change the world.
Bringing Your Story to Life
Storytelling has been around for thousands of years. It's an essential part of being human. In this project, let's bring your story to life, whether it be through film, theatre, song, or any other concept that you have in mind.