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Emma M. Kane

Education Research Analyst

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I work as a Research Assistant at the NTID Research Center on Culture and Language at Rochester Institute of Technology.

My research interests focus on using data to improve educational outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

My current project with the NTID Research Center on Culture and Language aims to develop standardized assessment tools in American Sign Language to evaluate and screen for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia among Deaf and Hard of Hearing older adults. Learn more about our work here.

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About Me

Research Interests

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
  • Educational Outcomes
  • Education Policy
  • Data-Informed Decision Making
  • Postsecondary Access and Success
  • K-12 to Postsecondary Transitions

Education

  • Master of Business Administration in Data Management and Analytics, Rochester Institute of Technology (Expected 2027)
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology (2026)

Skills & Methods

  • Quantitative Data Analysis (R, Stata, SQL, Excel)
  • Qualitative Research and Coding (Dedoose)
  • Mixed-Methods Research
  • Program Evaluation
  • Survey Design and Data Collection
  • Data Visualization and Reporting
  • Policy Analysis
  • Data Management and Quality Assurance

Featured Research Projects

  • Language and Cognition (LAC) Project (2024-Present)
    Contribute to the development and validation of neuropsychological assessment tools in American Sign Language designed to improve dementia and Alzheimer’s disease screening for Deaf and Hard of Hearing older adults.

  • Access to Research Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (2026)
    Evaluated the accessibility of research-related resources, mentorship opportunities, and institutional support available to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students at Rochester Institute of Technology.

  • Reproductive Health Experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals (2023-2026)
    Examined barriers to reproductive health education and healthcare access and developed recommendations to improve health equity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Recent Work

Projects

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program Policy Analysis: Expanding Beyond the Medical Perspective
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