Katherine Teece

Katherine Teece is a Research Audiologist affiliated with the University of Minnesota's Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences department. Her work explores the intersection of auditory technology and cognitive well-being, focusing on hearing aids, cochlear implants, and their impact on mental effort, social engagement, and quality of life for adults with hearing loss.

• B.A. in Psychology, St. Olaf College (2002)
• Au.D. in Audiology, University of Minnesota (2009)

Her research investigates how hearing interventions affect social isolation and cognitive load, particularly in aging populations. Recent studies examine over-the-counter hearing aids, speech processing under pandemic conditions, and the neurobiology of listening effort.

Article trends reveal expertise in hearing technology validation, mental repair mechanisms, and pandemic-related social challenges for individuals with sensory impairments. Key subfields include speech intelligibility, binaural cues, and health-related quality of life metrics.

She contributes to audiological management protocols and cochlear implant research, with a growing emphasis on accessible hearing solutions and cognitive outcomes.