University at Buffalo, SUNY has an outstanding reputation, due to its commitment to research and knowledgeable faculty. UB is known for its diversity in auditory research spanning from the psychophysics of hearing in humans and animals to the neurophysiological mechanisms of hearing. This unique variety leads to collaborations spanning departments and laboratories. The Cognitive Psychology doctoral program is aimed at training students for research-oriented careers. Graduate students are exposed to a variety of laboratories and courses in order to develop collaborations and build research skills. In addition, the Psychology Department holds regular colloquia on various general topics in psychology, and the Cognitive Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience areas both hold weekly “brownbag” seminars, often related to topics in auditory processing and communication. Biological Sciences Department, the Communication Disorders Department, as well as the Center for Hearing and Deafness, make UB a perfect oasis o...