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Jordan Lins, PhD Candidate

Adult Speech & Language Lab, Principal Investigator: Dr. Kimberly G. Smith

Education: 

B.S., Psychology, 2013, University of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥- Birmingham 
B.S., Speech & Hearing Sciences, 2015, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, 2017, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥

Research Description: 

Jordan’s current research interests focus on investigation of the use of acoustical and eye movement measures for measurement of implicit and explicit reading prosody, as well as the role of reading prosody on comprehension in neurotypical adults and individuals with aphasia and concomitant alexia. Additional interests include: person-centered assessment and interventions for aphasia, alexia, and apraxia of speech; as well as student perceptions and observed impacts of the use of alternative teaching methods (i.e., team based learning, standards based grading, interprofessional collaboration) in the classroom. 

Dissertation title:

Influence of Oral Reading Prosody & Prosodic Processing on Reading Comprehension in Persons with Aphasia & Alexia

Awards: 

Graduate Student Activities Enhancement Award, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ (2023)

Publications: 

Smith, K. G., & Lins, J. (2024). Oral reading fluency and comprehension in persons with alexia and aphasia. Aphasiology, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2024.2314323

Lins, J., & Smith, K.G. (2024). Oral reading prosody in persons with aphasia: A preliminary investigation. [Manuscript in revision for publication].

Lins, J. S.*, Smith, K. G. (2024). Oral reading prosody and comprehension in persons with alexia: A preliminary investigation. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 1-12.

Presentations: 

Lins, J., Smith, K. G., & Ford, K. (2017). Analysis of oral reading in individuals with aphasia. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association, Los Angeles, CA. 

Smith, K.G., & Lins, J. (May 2023). Association between single-word reading and connected-text reading comprehension in persons with aphasia. Virtual poster presented at the annual Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. 

Lins, J. & Smith, K.G., (May 2023). Oral reading prosody in persons with aphasia. Poster presented at the annual Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. 

Lins, J., & Smith, K.G. (2023). Oral reading prosody in persons with aphasia: A pilot study. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association, Boston, MA.

Lins, J. & Smith, K.G., (Spring 2023). Oral reading prosody and comprehension in persons with aphasia: A pilot study. Poster presented at the University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Graduate Research Symposium, Mobile, AL.

Smith, K.G., & Lins, J. (Spring 2023). Treatment of acquired reading impairments in persons with aphasia. Speech and Hearing Association of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ annual conference, Birmingham, AL.

Lins, J. (2024). Evidence based and person-centered treatment methods for Apraxia of Speech. Speech and Hearing Association of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Laurel Elise Money-Nolan, PhD Candidate

Vestibular and Balance Lab, Principal Investigator: Dr. Ashley G. Flagge

Education: 

B.S., 2018, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥, Mobile, AL

Research Description: 

Elise’s research interests include vestibular assessment, physical training for vestibular rehabilitation, and auditory evoked & event-related potentials. Her pre-dissertation examined the effects of yoga training on physical and functional measures of the balance system. Her dissertation project will use auditory event-related potentials to evaluate how cognitive processing might be impacted during a standing balance task in a dual-task paradigm.

Dissertation Title:

The Dual-Task Interaction between Vestibular Function and Cognitive Processing Using the P300 Event-Related Potential

Awards: 

ASHA Student Research Grant in Audiology (2022)

Audiology Students at the ASHA Convention (2022)

ASHA Audiology/Hearing Science Research Travel Award (2018)

Publications: 

Money-Nolan, L.E. & Flagge, A.G. (2023). Factors Affecting Variability in Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Gain in the Video Head Impulse Test in Individuals without Vestibulopathy: A Systematic Review of Literature. Frontiers in Neurology, 14. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1125951

Money-Nolan, L. E. & Shelley-Tremblay, J. (2023). Theories of Semantic Processing. In J. Guendouzi, F. Loncke, & M. J. Williams (Eds.), The Routledge International Handbook of Psycholinguistic and Cognitive Processes: Perspectives in Communication Disorders. Psychology Press. 

Money, L. E. & Ramkissoon, I. (2020). Effects of Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Noise Exposure on Tinnitus Occurrence in College Students and Adolescents. Journal of the American Academy Audiology, 31(4): 286-291. https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.19032

Presentations: 

Money-Nolan, L.E. Clinical Use of Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials (CAEPs): Recent Advances in the Literature. Louisiana Speech-Language Hearing Association CEU Event 2023.

Money-Nolan, L.E., Flagge, A.G., & Adams, E.M. (2022). The Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT): Variability of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Gain in Individuals without Vestibulopathy. Oral seminar. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention 2022. New Orleans, LA.

Money-Nolan, L.E. & Ramkissoon, I. R. (2022). Secondhand Smoke and Noise Effects on Tinnitus Occurrence: Influence of Exposure Duration, Environment, and Age. Poster session. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention 2022. New Orleans, LA.

Michele Dacy, PhD Candidate

Dysphagia Research Lab, Principal Investigator: Dr. Kimberly Smith

Education: 

B.A., Communication Sciences & Disorders, 2015, University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, 2017, University of Northern Iowa

Research Description:

Michele is interested in studying speech and swallowing function in persons with neurological conditions, particularly in persons with Parkinson’s disease. She also has a special interest in studying the nutritional impact of dysphagia. Michele completed a pre-dissertation project focusing on the risk for dysphagia and malnutrition in persons with 

Awards:

Professional Poster Award. American Academy of Audiology Convention 2025.

Presentations: 

Dacy, M. (2024, February 9). Assessment and Treatment of Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease [Oral Presentation]. Speech and Hearing Association of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Convention: Birmingham, AL.

Dacy, M. & Smith, K. (2023, November 17). Considering the Whole Patient: Interdisciplinary Instruction and Clinical Education Outcomes for SLP Graduate Students [Poster Presentation]. ASHA: Boston, MA

Dacy, M., Kouame, G., & Henbest, V. (2023, November 9). The Linguistic Awareness Skills of Elementary-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Scoping Review [Virtual Poster Presentation]. ASHA: Boston, MA

Dacy-Nichols, M., & Smith, K. (2023, March 15). Considering the Whole Patient: Effects of Interdisciplinary Instruction on Clinical Education Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students [Poster Presentation]. Annual University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Graduate Research Forum, Mobile, AL, United States.

Dacy, M., Smith, T., & Pitts, L. (2017, April 21). Biokinematic and temporal VFS measures in relation to disease staging and patient-reported outcomes in Parkinson’s disease [Poster Presentation]. ICCD: Cedar Falls, IA

Vandehaar, J., Dacy, M., & Bohnenkamp, T. (2015, November 5). Refractoriness of a transit reaction: Respiratory and aerodynamic response [Poster Presentation]. ASHA: Denver, CO

Money-Nolan, E., Stanley, N., Flagge, A., Greene, A., & Sykes, A. (2025). Dual Task Cost to Posture During a Speech-in-Noise Listening Task. [Poster Session]. American Academy of Audiology Convention 2025: New Orleans, LA.

Money-Nolan,E., Flagge, A., & Adams, E. (2025). The Influence of Yoga Training on Functional and Physiologic Measures of Balance. [Poster Session]. American Academy of Audiology Convention 2025: New Orleans, LA.

Frances Lillie Ange, PhD Student

Vestibular and Balance Lab

Primary Advisor: Dr. Ashley G. Flagge

Education:

B.S., 2022, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥, Mobile, AL

Research Description 

Lillie’s area of research focuses on pediatric vestibular function and assessment in children with reading disorders. More broadly, her work explores the importance of early identification and intervention, the use of reading assessments, and the role of interprofessional collaboration in the identification, treatment, and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. 

Awards

Speech and Hearing Association of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2025)

Graduate Student Activities Enhancement Award, University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ (2023)

Presentations

Ange, F., Salchert, D., Perkins, A., Rudolph, S. (2023). The Importance of Audiology in Free Clinics: A Student-Run Free Clinic Hearing Screening Experience. Podium presentation. Society of Student-Run Free Clinics Conference 2022. Minneapolis, MN. 

Doran, C., Ange, F., Snavely, K., Rishiq, D. (2023). Patient Provider Communication in Audiology Care. Poster presentation. American Academy of Audiology Convention 2023. Seattle, WA. 

Ange, F., Snavely, K., Roberts, W., Rishiq, D. (2023). The Relationship between Audiologist-Patient Communication and Patient’s Satisfaction with Service Provision in Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Pilot Study. Poster presentation. American Cochlear Implant Alliance Convention 2023. Dallas, TX. 

Snavely, K., Roberts, W., Ange, F., Nichols, A., Rishiq, D. (2023). Comparing Speech Recognition Performance of Cochlear Implant Users with Two Different Speech Tests: Consonant-Nucleus-Consonant (CNC) Word Test and AZBio Sentence Test. Poster presentation. American Cochlear Implant Alliance Convention 2023. Dallas, TX.