Shraddha Shende
Assistant Professor, PhD
Communication Sci & Disorders

Office
FH Fairchild Hall 216
Office Phone
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- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
531.001Amplification Selection & Fitting
521.001Differential Diagnosis In Audiology
522.001Electrophysiological Techniques In Audiology II
299.007Independent Honor Study
500.001Independent Study Communication Sciences & Disorders
Research Interests & Areas
Aging, hearing loss and cognition (specific focus on cognitive control)
Cognitive communication disorders and hearing loss
Functional impact of hearing loss
Event-related electroencephalography (EEG)
PhD Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
MA Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
India
BA Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
India
Impact Award
Illinois State University
2024
Dissertation Completion Fellowship
University of Illinois
2021
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (Teaching Assistant)
College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois
2021
International Graduate Student Scholarship
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
2021
List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students, Course: Introduction to Audiology
University of Illinois
2020
Bob Bilger Graduate Award
University of Illinois
2020
Ehud and Janie Yairi International Graduate Student Award
Ehud and Janie Yairi, University of Illinois
2019
University of Illinois Graduate College Travel Award
University of Illinois
2019
List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students, Course: Introduction to Sound and Hearing Science
University of Illlinois
2019
Dean C. and Kathleen R. Garstecki Audiology Scholarship
Dean C. and Kathleen R. Garstecki, University of Illinois
2018
Conference Proceeding
Shende, S.A., & Mudar, R.A. (2024). Neurophysiological Changes Underlying Inhibitory Control in Mild Age-Related Hearing Loss. Proceedings of The Ninth International Conference on Neuroscience and Cognitive Brain Information, 9, 1-3. ISBN: 978-1-68558-127-5.
Journal Article
Shende, S.A., Jones, S. E., & Mudar, R.A. (2024). Alpha and theta oscillations on a visual strategic processing task in age-related hearing loss. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 18:1382613. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2024.1382613
Lydon, E. A., Mois, G., Shende, S. A., Myers, D., Danilovich, M. K., Rogers, W. A., & Mudar, R. A. (2024). Methods and baseline characteristics for a social engagement technology-based randomized controlled trial for older adults. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 101308.
Shende, S.A., & Mudar, R.A. (2023). Cognitive control in age-related hearing loss: A narrative review. Hearing Research, 436, 108814. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2023.108814
Shende, S. A., Lydon, E. A., Husain, F. T., & Mudar, R. A. (2022). Inhibitory control and value-directed strategic attention in persons with mild age-related hearing loss. Aging and Health Research, 2(2), 100074. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahr.2022.100074
Nguyen, L. T., Lydon, E. A., Shende, S. A., Llano, D. A., & Mudar, R. A. (2022). Disrupted Value-Directed Strategic Processing in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Behavioral and Neural Correlates. Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland), 7(3), 56. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7030056
Presentations
Shende, S.A., Kirkham, C., & Cavanagh, G. (2025, February). Listening Effort and Hearing Handicap, Cognition, and Social Interaction. Proposal accepted for presentation at the American Auditory Society Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Kirkham., C., Cavanagh, G., & Shende, S.A. (2025, March). Subjective Hearing Concerns and Memory Processes in Older Adults with Mild Hearing Loss. Proposal accepted for presentation at the American Academy of Audiology Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Welsh, C., Cunningham, D., & Shende, S.A. (2025, March). Effect of a 4-week Lecture Series on Self-Efficacy and Self-Perceived Knowledge of Cognition in Graduate Audiology Students. Proposal accepted for presentation at the American Academy of Audiology Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Shende, S.A, & Mudar, R.A (2024, November). Conflict Monitoring and Inhibitory Control in Older Adults with Age-Related Hearing Loss. Oral presentation by SAS at the Gerontological Society of America Conference, Seattle, WA.
Shende, S.A, & Mudar, R.A. (2024, November). Using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Mild Age-Related Hearing Loss. Poster presented by SAS at the Gerontological Society of America Conference, Seattle, WA.
Beilstein, K., Cunningham, D., Shende, S.A., & Mudar, R.A. (2024, April). Memory Strategies Underlying Strategic Processing in Age-Related Hearing Loss. Poster presented by KB and DK at the University Research Symposium, Illinois State University.
Chen, X.S., Mois, G., Lydon, E.A., Shende, S.A., Mudar, R.A., & Rogers, W.A. (March, 2024). Enabling Home- and Community-Based Organizations to Provide Support Services Through Video Conferencing Platform. Poster presented by XSC at the 2024 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, Chicago, IL.
Manoj, M., Welsh, C., Shende, S.A., & Mudar, R.A. (2024, April). Value Directed Strategic Processing in Age-Related Hearing Loss. Poster presented by MM and CW at the University Research Symposium, Illinois State University.
Warren, T.S., Ashrafi, J., Shende, S.A., Lydon, E.A., & Mudar, R.A. (2024, November). Resting State Electroencephalography and Inhibitory Control in Cognitively Unimpaired Older Adults. Poster presented by TWS at the Gerontological Society of America Conference, Seattle, WA.
Shende, S. A., Koon, L.M., Singleton, J.L., & Rogers, W.A. (2023, November). Understanding Challenges and Solutions for Deaf Older Adults. Poster presented by SAS at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, FL.
Grants & Contracts
Digital Technology to Support Adherence to Hypertension Medications for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Subaward from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. National Institute of Nursing Research.. Federal. (2024)
Measuring Knowledge and Skills Related to Cognition in Students Pursuing Doctor of Audiology (AuD) in the State of Illinois. College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. (2024)
Cognitive Control in Older Adults with Different Degrees of Age-Related Hearing Loss. College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. (2023)
Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults With and Without MCI through Social Engagement Over Video Technology. Subaward from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. National Institute on Aging.. Federal. (2023)
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Student Series at the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC). Civic Engagement Award Co-sponsored by Senior Professionals, the Center for Civic Engagement at Illinois State University and the State Farm Foundation. Local. (2022)