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Bob McMurray is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on spoken and written word recognition across the lifespan, integrating techniques such as eye-tracking, EEG, computational modeling, and MRI. He explores how cognitive science theories apply to real-world developmental and clinical contexts, including language disorders and hearing impairments. McMurray teaches courses like Language Processes, Cognitive Science of Language, and doctoral seminars. His work emphasizes linguistic diversity, neuroplasticity, and the neural underpinnings of language processing. Key contributions include studies on cochlear implant performance, speech categorization consistency in children, and the impact of listening effort in challenging acoustic conditions.
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Research interests span speech perception, developmental psycholinguistics, and neurocognitive mechanisms of language. Recent work highlights the role of auditory grouping in cochlear implant users, the relationship between oculomotor coordination and reading skills, and the influence of social network diversity on speech perception flexibility. McMurray has collaborated on longitudinal projects like the Growing Words Project, examining cognitive control and word recognition development.
His recent articles explore topics such as speech categorization in children with language disorders, cochlear implant efficacy in single-sided deafness, and the dynamics of lexical access during spoken word recognition. McMurray’s research bridges clinical applications and theoretical linguistics, with a focus on individual differences and real-world outcomes.
No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising/grants: No specific student advisees or grant details mentioned. McMurray is affiliated with the RISE-CSD Clinic and contributes to interdisciplinary teams in audiology and neuroscience.
