Missouri State University

Ronald W. Netsell

Emeritus Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
 
Education:
  • B.A Linfield College (OR) (1960);
  • M.S. University of Iowa (1965);
  • Ph.D. University of Iowa (1969)

Mailing Address:

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897

Communication Links:

Office Phone: (417) 836-6878
Fax: (417) 836-4242
E-mail: RonNetsell@missouristate.edu

Office Location:

Professional Building, Rm 241

Office Hours:

M, W (9-11am); T, Th (10:30am-12pm), and by appointment 

 

Research Interests:

Speech and language functions in the brain, speech and voice disorders in children and adults.

Teaching Responsibilities:

            CSD 316:  Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders in Adults.
            CSD 400:  Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
            CSD 622:  Neural Bases of Human Communication.
            CSD 625:  Motor Speech Disorders.
            CSD 692:  Independent Study.
            CSD 699:  Master's Thesis.

Selected Publications and Presentations: 

            Netsell, R., Bakker, K. & Ashley, E.  (2010).  The inner speech of persons who stutter.  International Motor Speech Conference; Savannah, GA.

            Wilson, A. & Netsell, R.  (2009).  Rate of syllable production in selected langugages.  Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Osage Beach, MO.                        

            Netsell, R. & Boone, K.  (2008).  Percent vital capacity per syllable.  Motor Speech Conference; Monterey, CA.

            Netsell, R. & Brock, M.  (2008).  The rate of inner speech.  Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Osage Beach, MO.

Professional Activities and Awards:

            Byrne, M., Bakker, K., Byrne, T., Netsell, R., & Biagioni, R.  (2002).  System and method for

            assessing breathing and vocal tract sound production of a user.  United States Patent

  US 6,423,013 B1.

            Editorial Consultant Board.  Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology (1993-present).

            Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (1997).

            Fellow, American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (1992).

            Fellow, International Society of Phonetic Sciences (1991).

Personal Information:

Enjoys coaching (YMCA/Boys & Girls Club), fishing, camping, music, and philosophy.