Temple researchers Justin Shi, Nadine Martin and Emily Keshner recently received a $275,000 grant to develop a virtual speech therapist that will provide people with aphasia with more cost-effective access to repetition and practice exercises that are crucial to speech recovery.

Candidates for dean positions in the College of Health Professions and Social Work, the School of Media and Communication and the College of Education will continue their visits to Temple this week. Each finalist will present a scholarly talk open to the university community and participate in sessions for staff, faculty and students within each respective school/college. For additional information on each of the dean searches, visit www.temple.edu/provost.

An NIH-funded study by Temple researcher Deborah B. Nelson will examine the relationship between high levels of violence and unintended pregnancies in urban communities, and whether attributes such as high self-esteem, high levels of family and peer support can help young women take charge of their sexual health.

A study led by a Temple researcher has found that decreased kidney function is associated with decreased cognitive functioning in areas such as global cognitive ability, abstract reasoning and verbal memory. The findings underscore the importance of diagnosing and managing chronic kidney disease.

Last week, Temple honored 85 graduates who have attained their General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or certifications in computer technology or medical office and accounts training through the Center for Social Policy and Community Development’s (CSPCD) adult literacy and workforce development programs.