D15 : Can You Hear Me Now? (The Effectiveness of Non-Electronic, Bone Conduction, Hearing Aids)


Students Liam Younger
School IND - Hillfield Strathallan College - Hamilton
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 4 - Health Sciences I
Abstract The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative hearing aid devices that do not require a power source, but instead utilize material that passes sound vibrations, via bone conduction, through the jawbone into the inner ear.
Awards
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McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$3,000 Entrance Award
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