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Studying the Human Vocal Tract in Real Time

We invite attendees of the MSU Science Festival to come to our lab to see how we study vocal tract movements in real time using electromagnetic articulography. Using the technology, we can get very precise spatial and temporal information about the movement of the tongue and lips as they are used during human speech production. This allows us to test theories of speech articulations and other theories that people have about their own languages.

Presented by:

  • Karthik Durvasula, Associate Professor, Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures, MSU

Suggested for ages: Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Science Education
  • Talks & Demonstrations 22
  • Behind the Scenes 20

For more information:

Read more about Studying the Human Vocal Tract in Real Time (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/6/2025 12:00 - 5:00 PM

    Location: Wells Hall B-418

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