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Sharon E. Miller

Title: Associate Professor

Department: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

College: College of Health and Public Service

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of Minnesota, 2015
    Major: Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
    Dissertation: Neural correlates of phonetic learning in adult listeners with cochlear implants
  • MA, University of Minnesota, 2005
    Major: Communication Disorders
    Specialization: Audiology
    Dissertation: Assessment of different explanations of the fundamental frequency's contribution to speech intelligibility in noise
  • BS, Northwestern University, 2003
    Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Current Scheduled Teaching

ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2024
ASLP 6730.005Seminar in AudiologyFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

ASLP 6690.001Hearing Aids ISpring 2024 SPOT
ASLP 6990.003Research ProjectSpring 2024
ASLP 6730.005Seminar in AudiologySpring 2024 SPOT
ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2023 SPOT
ASLP 6730.005Seminar in AudiologyFall 2023 SPOT
ASLP 6690.001Hearing Aids ISpring 2023 SPOT
ASLP 6990.003Research ProjectSpring 2023
ASLP 6730.005Seminar in AudiologySpring 2023 SPOT
ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2022 SPOT
ASLP 6695.001Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing AidsFall 2022 SPOT
ASLP 6690.001Hearing Aids ISpring 2022 SPOT
ASLP 3996.001Honors College Mentored Research ExperienceSpring 2022
ASLP 6990.002Research ProjectSpring 2022
ASLP 6730.005Seminar in AudiologySpring 2022 SPOT
ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2021 SPOT
ASLP 6695.001Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing AidsFall 2021 SPOT
ASLP 6690.001Hearing Aids ISpring 2021 SPOT
ASLP 3040.900Introduction to AudiologySpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ASLP 6990.001Research ProjectSpring 2021
HLSR 6950.032Doctoral DissertationFall 2020
ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2020 SPOT
ASLP 6695.001Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing AidsFall 2020 SPOT
ASLP 6690.001Hearing Aids ISpring 2020
ASLP 6990.001Research ProjectSpring 2020
ASLP 5900.711Special ProblemsSpring 2020
ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2019 SPOT
ASLP 6695.001Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing AidsFall 2019 SPOT
ASLP 5900.003Special ProblemsFall 2019
ASLP 6690.001Hearing Aids ISpring 2019 SPOT
ASLP 4951.702Honors College Capstone ThesisSpring 2019
ASLP 6990.001Research ProjectSpring 2019
ASLP 3030.002Speech and Hearing SciencesSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASLP 6770.001Electrophysiologic AssessmentFall 2018 SPOT
ASLP 6695.001Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing AidsFall 2018 SPOT
ASLP 3996.003Honors College Mentored Research ExperienceFall 2018
ASLP 6780.003Electrophysiologic Assessment IISpring 2018 SPOT
ASLP 3030.002Speech and Hearing SciencesSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASLP 6695.001Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing AidsFall 2017 SPOT
ASLP 3030.003Speech and Hearing SciencesFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Conference Proceeding

  • Zhang, Y., Miller, S., Zhang, X., Cheng, B. (2021). Investigating the perceptual magnet effect in speech perception: An event-related potential study. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 150 A310. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
  • Journal Article

  • Caldwell, J., Gopal, K.V., Ortu, D., Miller, S.E. (2024). Electrophysiological auditory measures to identify potential cortical markers of tinnitus. Brain Research. 1842 Elsevier.
  • Miller, S.E., Anderson, C., Montou, O., Lam, P., Schafer, E.C. (2023). Neural mechanisms of the Acceptable Noise Level. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.
  • Wolfe, J., Duke, M., Miller, S., Schafer, E.C., Jones, C., Rakita, L., Dunn, A., Browning, S., Neumann, S. (2022). Evaluation of potential benefits and limitations of noise management technologies for children with hearing aids. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 33 66-74.
  • Wolfe, J., Duke, M., Miller, S., Schafer, E.C., Jones, C., Rakita, L., Dunn, A., Battles, J., Neumann, S., Manning , J. (2022). Low-level speech recognition of children with hearing aids. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology.
  • Miller, S., Wolfe, J., Neumann, S., Schafer, E.C., Agrawal, S., Galster, J. (2022). Remote Microphone Systems for Cochlear Implant Recipients in Small Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 33 142-148.
  • Grisel, J., Miller, S., Schafer, E.C. (2021). A novel performance-based paradigm of care for cochlear implant follow-up. The Laryngoscope. 132 S1-S10.
  • Wolfe, J., Gracco, V., Deroche, M., Neumann, S., Hanna, L., Towler, W., Wilson, C., Bien, A., Miller, S., Schafer, E.C. (2021). Factors associated with speech recognition performance in school-aged children with cochlear implantation and early auditory-verbal intervention.. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 32 (7) 433-444.
  • Wolfe, J., Miller, S., Schafer, E.C., Rudge, A., Moog Brooks, B., Smith, J., Stowe, D., Birath, A., Wilson, P., Fales, E., Elder, T. (2021). Intervention and Outcomes of Children in Different Types of Listening and Spoken Language Programs. The Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. 6 (2) 9-27.
  • Schafer, E.C., Miller, S., Manning, J., Zhang, Q., Lavi, A., Bodish, E., Fuentes, A., DeBlaey, E. (2021). Meta-Analysis of speech recognition outcomes in younger and older adults with cochlear implants.. American Journal of Audiology. 30 481-496.
  • Miller, S., Wolfe, J., Duke, M., Schafer, E.C., Agrawal, S., Koch, D., Neumann, S. (2021). Benefits of Bilateral Hearing on the Telephone for Cochlear Implant Recipients. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 32 (3) 180-185.
  • Wolfe, J., Neumann, S., Schafer, E.C., Towler, W., Miller, S., Dunn, A., Jones, C., Nelson, J. (2021). Evaluation of a Dual Adaptive Remote Microphone System. Journal of Educational, Pediatric and (Re)Habilitative Audiology. 25 1-13. https://www.edaud.org/journal/2021/3-article-21.pdf
  • Miller, S., Graham, J., Schafer, E.C. (2021). Auditory Sensory Gating of Speech and Nonspeech Stimuli. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research. 64 1404-1412.
  • Dunn, C., Miller, S., Schafer, E.C., Silva, C., Gifford, R., Grisel, J. (2020). Benefits of a Hearing Registry: Cochlear Implant Candidacy in Quiet versus Noise in 1611 Patients. American Journal of Audiology. 29 (4) 851-861.
  • Miller, S., Anderson, C., Manning, J., Schafer, E.C. (2020). Insurance payer status predicts post-operative speech outcomes in adult cochlear implant recipients. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 31 (9) 666-673.
  • Schafer, E.C., Kirby, B., Miller, S.E. (2020). Remote-Microphone Technology for Children with Hearing Loss and Auditory Processing Issues. Seminars in Hearing. 41 (4) 277-290.
  • Miller, S.E., Zhang, Y. (2020). Neural coding of syllable-final fricatives with and without hearing aid amplification. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 31 (08) 566-577.
  • Miller, S.E., Wathen, K., Cash, E., Pitts, T., Cornell, L. (2018). Auditory sensory gating predicts acceptable noise level. Hearing Research. 359 76-84. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378595517302307
  • Miller, S.E., Zhang, Y., Nelson, P. (2016). Neural Correlates of Phonetic Learning in Postlingually Deafened Cochlear Implant Listeners.. Other. 37 (5) 514-28.
  • Miller, S.E., Zhang, Y., Nelson, P.B. (2016). Efficacy of Multiple-Talker Phonetic Identification Training in Postlingually Deafened Cochlear Implant Listeners.. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research. 59 (1) 90-8.
  • Miller, S.E., Zhang, Y. (2014). Validation of the cochlear implant artifact correction tool for auditory electrophysiology. Neuroscience Letters. 577 (Supplement C) 51 - 55. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304394014004790
  • Miller, S.E., Zhang, Y. (2014). Neural coding of phonemic fricative contrast with and without hearing aid.. Other. 35 (4) e122-33.
  • Zhang, Y., Koerner, T., Miller, S.E., Grice-Patil, Z., Svec, A., Akbari, D., Tusler, L., Carney, E. (2011). Neural coding of formant-exaggerated speech in the infant brain. Other. 14 (3) 566–581. Blackwell Publishing Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2010.01004.x
  • Rao, A., Zhang, Y., Miller, S.E. (2010). Selective listening of concurrent auditory stimuli: An event-related potential study. Hearing Research. 268 (1) 123 - 132. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378595510002789
  • Miller, S.E., Schlauch, R.S., Watson, P.J. (2010). The effects of fundamental frequency contour manipulations on speech intelligibility in background noise.. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 128 (1) 435-43.
  • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Miller, S., Grisel, J., Schafer, E.C. (2020). The Auditory Implant Initiative. Audiology Today. 31 30-38. Audiology Today, American Academy of Audiology.
  • Wolfe, J., Smith, J., Neumann, Miller, S., Schafer, E.C., Birath, A., Childress, T., McNally, C., McNiece, C., Madell, J., Spangler, C., Caraway, T., Jones, C. (2020). Optimizing communication in schools and other settings during COVID-19. The Hearing Journal. 73 (10) 40-45. The Hearing Journal.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Lee, D., Miller, S.E. (Co-Principal), Champlin, S. (Co-Principal), "Understanding User Perspectives: A Survey on Major Hearing Aids, OTC, and Amplified Earphones," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
  • Lee, D. (Principal), Schafer, E.C. (Co-Principal), Miller, S.E. (Co-Principal), Lam, P. (Co-Principal), "Noise tolerance and preferred listening level under different noise conditions," sponsored by Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Research Grants, State, $1100 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
  • Schafer, E., Miller, S., Lam, B., "Impact of listening effort on hearing aid adoption and performance in adults," sponsored by Hearing Industry Research Consortium, International, $300000 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Miller, S.E. (Principal), "Hearing, Cognition, and Emotion," sponsored by College of Health and Public Service, University of North Texas, $800 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Schafer, E.C., Miller, S. (Principal), Mathews, L. (Co-Principal), Anderson, C. (Supporting), "Semi-structured interviews for documenting listening difficulties in individuals with autism spectrum disorder," sponsored by Lupe Murchison Autism Research Endowment Award, University of North Texas, Local, $10000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Miller, S., "New Investigator Grant," sponsored by American Academy of Audiology, National, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2022).
  • Miller, S., "UNT Faculty Summer Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Miller, S. (Principal), Anderson, C., "The Role of Attention in Processing Speech in Noise in Children and Young Adults with Autism," sponsored by Organization for Autism Research, National, $1000 Funded. ( - 2021).
  • Miller, S.E. (Principal), "The Role of Attention in Speech-in-Noise Processing in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder," sponsored by Organization for Autism Research, NFP, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Miller, S.E. (Principal), "Biomarkers of speech perception in adult cochlear implant recipients," sponsored by American Academy of Audiology Foundation, NFP, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Miller, S., "New Investigator Grant," sponsored by American Academy of Audiology, National, Funded. (2020).
  • Miller, S. (Principal), Anderson, C., "The Role of Attention in Processing Speech in Noise in Children and Young Adults with Autism," sponsored by Organization for Autism Research, National, Funded. ( - 2020).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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