Hearing is one of our basic senses – it helps us communicate and to perceive the world around us — but we shouldn’t take it for granted. Approximately 15 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 (about 26 million Americans) have some kind of noise-induced hearing loss, and much of that loss could have been prevented with a few simple precautions. At this Science on Tap, Dr. Allison Coffin, assistant professor in the neuroscience department at Washington State University Vancouver will talk about the mechanical and neurological process of how we hear and how we can protect our ears. She will also be joined on stage by the band KMX for some live music and demonstrations. Come ready to listen and learn…and maybe dance!
 

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