Presidential Fellows

LORELEI PHILLIP-2015 Scholar
major & degree: Communication Sciences & Disorders, Ph.D.
hometown: Concord, NC
contact: phillil2@email.sc.edu
What brought you to USC?: My advisor, Julius Fridriksson, is a very well
respected and accomplished researcher in my field and was my first
choice when considering graduate programs.
What do you hope to accomplish while you pursue your degree?: I hope
to refine some of my clinical skills and improve my knowledge of neuroimaging
techniques. I’d also like to produce research that is translational
and can positively impact clinical practice and outcomes for people with aphasia.
Fun fact about yourself: I really enjoy taking aerial silks classes! Unfortunately, I haven’t had the time
to seek out a studio in Columbia just yet, but hope to sometime soon.
Research Key Words: aphasia, stroke, brain, speech, language, recovery, neuroimaging, treatment,
assessment
ALLIE PIERCE-2014 Scholar
major & degree: Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
hometown: Hickory, NC
contact: ampierce@email.sc.edu
What brought you to USC?: The primary reason I came to USC was to
work with the mentor I am now working with. The research I am interested
in is the research that she does. The other reason was because
of the Presidential Fellowship. This award made my offer at USC by far
the most competitive one I had received.
What do you hope to accomplish while you pursue your degree?: While at USC, I hope to continue conducting
and publishing my research. I also want to learn as much as I can to be as best prepared for
my career when I graduate.
Fun fact about yourself: My husband and I race go-karts at a local track in SC. As funny as it sounds,
they’re actually a little scary (they go up to about 45 mph) but a ton of fun!
Research Key Words: attention, EEG, fMRI, visual cortex, inhibition of return (IOR), multisensory interactions
30