# EAGER: HNDS-I: Next steps in acoustic phonetics research

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of California-Berkeley (CA) · $300,000

## Abstract

Progress in science and technology often depends on foundational software tools that make it possible to find patterns in large data sets and visualize complex processes. This is certainly true in the study of speech communication, which contributes to the development of consumer tools such as Siri and Alexa, and the development of software tools for voice verification. This proposal builds a new visualization application and a software toolkit for teaching and research in speech communication. The activities funded by the proposal fall into two main categories (1) to write and test software for speech analysis, and (2) to get input and guidance for this software from leaders in both academia and industry, ensuring wide utility and adoption. Thus, the project directly advances research in artificial intelligence, particularly the use of AI techniques in speech communication. Other benefits to society include translational research because the software developed in this project is used in speech technology product development and testing, in clinical speech applications for interactive speech assessment and therapy, and in teaching speech communication, phonetics, and language sciences.

This project will develop a more modern software tool to be used in acoustic phonetic research. The first and primary aim of the project develops a graphic user interface and expanded toolkit in the widely adopted and supported Python programming language. This effort is built on an existing

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2538747
- **Awardee organization:** University of California-Berkeley (CA)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** GS3YEVSS12N6
- **PI:** Keith A Johnson
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Networks & Data Sci Infrastructure, LINGUISTICS, Translational Research, EAGER
- **Estimated total:** $300,000
- **Funds obligated:** $300,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/15/2025 → 08/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2538747

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2538747, EAGER: HNDS-I: Next steps in acoustic phonetics research. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2538747. Licensed CC0.

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