About Us

Welcome to the mAClab!

We are the Gallaudet University Multimodality, Acquisition and Cognition (MAC) Lab, directed by Dr. Deanna Gagne. Our lab studies language acquisition and use across individuals with varied modality experiences, including visual (sign, gesture, written), tactile, and spoken/auditory.

Our Publications

Selected Publications

Our Team

Meet the MAClab Team

Deanna Gagne, PhD.

Primary Investigator

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Hayley Broadway, MA

Research Assistant

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Phoenix Cook, MA

Lab Manager

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Kaj Kraus, MA

PhD Student

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Marjorie Bates, MA

PhD Student

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Melissa Avino, MA

PhD Student

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Desiree Kirst, MA

PhD Student

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Our Lab

What We do...

We're more than just a research lab, we're inspiring the future of language!

Exploring Technology’s Role in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities
Collaborative Research for Improved Communication and Access
Educational Resources and Training for Deaf and Hard of Hearing