Dr. Palmer’s extensive research and educational efforts have focused on hearing aid and sound amplification technology for people with hearing loss. She has published over 80 articles and book chapters in these topic areas as well as provided over 100 national and international presentations. Palmer teaches the graduate level amplification courses at the University of Pittsburgh and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Seminars in Hearing. She has served on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Audiology and the DePaul Institute for Hearing and Speech.
- Northwestern University, PhD in Audiology and Hearing Impairment
- Northwestern University, MA in Audiology and Hearing Impairment
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst, BA in Multicultural Elementary Education
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst, BS in Communication Science & Disorders
Education & Training
Dr. Palmer conducts research in the areas of auditory learning post hearing aid fitting, the relationship between hearing and cognitive health, and matching technology to individual needs.