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Laura Kalin is the Acting Director of the Program in Linguistics at Princeton University since Fall 2024, having previously served as Associate Director from Fall 2023. She is an Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Council of the Humanities and joined Princeton in 2016. Her full name is Laura Kalin, and she holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (2014). She is based at Green Hall (1-S-4C/1-S-19) and can be reached via lkalin@princeton.edu. Her research focuses on syntax and morphology in understudied and endangered languages, particularly Neo-Aramaic (e.g., Turoyo, Senaya, and Adıyaman Kurmanji), Austroasiatic (Nancowry), Austronesian (Malagasy), and Carib (Hixkaryana) languages. Key research themes include allomorphy, infixation, nominal licensing, agreement systems, and the interplay between morphosyntax and phonology. She also explores root-and-pattern morpho-phono-syntactic structures in languages like Malagasy and Turoyo. Laura’s research contributions span formal linguistic theory, typology, and fieldwork-based analysis. Recent work emphasizes cyclic morphosyntax-phonology interactions and morphological opacity across languages. She has published in major journals such as NLLT and Glossa, and her website (www.laurakalin.com) provides further details on her work. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her advising and grant activities remain unreported here. She is affiliated with the Program in Linguistics, the Humanities Council, and the Joseph Henry House at Princeton.

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Morphology
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Kyle Rawlins is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), where he heads the Semantics Lab located in Krieger Hall 105. His research focuses on semantics, pragmatics, syntax, and their intersections, often collaborating with labs like the Van Durme Lab in Computer Science. The Semantics Lab facilitates weekly meetings for discussing research, structured as seminars or traditional lab sessions, and co-organizes projects such as the Decomp Project and MegaAttitude Project . Current lab members include PhD students Karl Mulligan and Natalia Talmina. Notable collaborators: Ilaria Frana (University of Enna), Barbara Landau (JHU), Ben Van Durme (JHU CS), and Aaron Steven White (Rochester). His research spans topics like: Questions Under Discussion (QUD) frameworks Evidentiality and bias in language Multimodal semantic parsing Decompositional semantics Pragmatic particles in Italian Recent publications analyze polar questions, neural network representations, and discourse particles. The lab maintains a mailing list for event announcements, emphasizing collaborative research in semantics and computational linguistics.

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax
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Michael Kenstowicz is a Professor of Linguistics at MIT, leading the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy. As Graduate Program Director, he oversees academic programs and student development. His research focuses on phonology, phonetics, and the study of African and East Asian languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Lithuanian Phonology from the University of Illinois (1971). Key research interests include vowel harmony systems, tonal phonology, and loanword adaptation. Notable work examines Chukotko-Kamchatkan vowel harmony, Mandarin tone evolution, and Korean pitch accent systems. He collaborates extensively with scholars like Chiyuki Ito and Youngah Do, producing foundational studies in generative phonology and cross-linguistic analysis. Recent publications (2024) explore vowel harmony in diverse languages, tone sandhi in Mandarin dialects, and theoretical contributions to generative phonology. His work bridges laboratory phonology with formal theory, emphasizing empirical and experimental methods. Ph.D. Advisor: Multiple advisees in phonology and phonetics Grants: Not explicitly listed in text Lab affiliations: MIT Phonology Circle

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• African Languages
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Alec Marantz is a Silver Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University's College of Arts & Science. He joined NYU in 2006 from MIT, where he served as Department Head and Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor. As Chair of NYU's Linguistics Department (2007–2013), he co-founded the Distributed Morphology theory. His research bridges linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience, focusing on morphology, syntax, and neurolinguistics. His work uses MEG neuroimaging to study how language is processed in the brain, emphasizing cross-linguistic studies (e.g., Arabic, Hindi). He directs the Neuroscience of Language Lab (NeLLab), exploring neural correlates of linguistic structure and computations. Marantz's research highlights language universals and the brain's mechanisms for processing complex linguistic structures. His key contributions include pioneering the 'full decomposition' model of morphological complexity and advancing MEG methods for studying language. NeLLab's Abu Dhabi branch focuses on understudied languages like Arabic, enhancing cross-linguistic understanding. Marantz's work integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical neuroimaging, addressing how syntax and morphology are represented neurally. His research spans topics such as word structure, predictive processing, and the neural basis of language acquisition. Marantz has advised numerous researchers and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations. His labs investigate language processing across modalities (speech production, listening, reading), emphasizing both cognitive and neural mechanisms. Recent studies explore how the brain predicts linguistic structure and handles ambiguity. While no formal awards are listed, his global influence and foundational work in neurolinguistics are widely recognized. Future directions include expanding cross-linguistic studies and refining MEG techniques to map language-specific neural signatures. His work continues to bridge generative linguistics with empirical neuroscience, offering insights into the biological foundations of language.

• Neurolinguistics
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Richard S. Kayne is a Silver Professor and Professor of Linguistics at New York University's Department of Linguistics, part of the College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on theoretical syntax, comparative syntax, and Romance languages (French/Italian). He has held editorial roles for Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax since 1989 and chaired the AAAS Linguistics Section (1994–1995). He has been honored with three honorary doctorates from Leiden (1995), Bucharest (2011), and Venice (2015). His work examines syntactic structures through micro-comparative approaches, exploring phenomena like expletive constructions, clitic doubling, and suppletion patterns. Notable contributions include the Antisymmetry of Syntax theory and analyses of hyper-complex inversion in French. Recent publications (2020–2024) address silent elements in syntax, polarity items, and morphological-phonological interfaces. His research integrates formal syntax with empirical data from Romance languages, emphasizing parameter theory and cross-linguistic generalizations. Grants and advising roles are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials, though his extensive publications suggest impactful mentorship in syntax. He is affiliated with NYU's Linguistics Department and contributes to the broader linguistic community through editorial work and international collaborations.

• Theoretical Syntax
• Comparative Syntax
• French Syntax
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Mohamed Mwamzandi is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He specializes in African linguistics and Swahili language education, emphasizing the role of Swahili as a lingua franca in East and Central Africa. His research focuses on corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, pragmatics, and morpho-syntax, with recent work addressing counter violent extremism through language and community engagement. Dr. Mwamzandi holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Arlington, an M.A. in Languages and Linguistics from Egerton University (Kenya), and a Certificate in African Language Pedagogy from Indiana University. His teaching integrates linguistic theory with practical applications, such as providing translation services to Swahili-speaking immigrant communities in the Research Triangle. His research employs corpus analysis tools to study Swahili syntax and pragmatics, including studies on demonstratives, conditional constructions, and reciprocal structures. He also explores the strategic use of Swahili in Kenya’s counter-terrorism efforts, advocating for multilingual approaches to security. His publications appear in journals like Studies in African Linguistics and conference proceedings such as the Southeast African Languages and Literatures Forum. Though no formal awards are listed, his work bridges academic research with real-world applications, particularly in language preservation, community service, and policy-oriented language studies.

• African Linguistics
• Swahili Language Studies
• Corpus Linguistics
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Marlyse Baptista is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Her research focuses on creole languages, particularly Cape Verdean Creole, exploring morpho-syntax, language contact, sociolinguistics, and documentation. She has made significant contributions to creole studies through fieldwork in Cape Verde, examining language variation and historical roots. Baptista is a Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2016), recognizing her distinguished contributions. She has advised numerous students at the University of Georgia and the University of Michigan, mentoring work on syntax, language contact, and creole formation. Her fieldwork across Cape Verde’s nine islands has produced a comprehensive corpus of natural speech data, advancing creole documentation and advocacy for its official status. Collaborations include the Atlas of Pidgin and Creole Language Structures and interdisciplinary projects linking genetics with language origins. Baptista’s research bridges theoretical linguistics and sociopolitical activism, promoting creole languages in education and cultural preservation. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics from Harvard University, postdoctoral work at MIT, and academic roles at the University of Georgia (1998–2007) before joining the University of Michigan in 2007. She co-founded the Cape Verdean Creole Institute and led literacy workshops to advance creole’s role in education. Key Research Areas: Creole syntax, language contact, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. She uses generative syntax and typological frameworks to analyze creole systems while advocating for creole languages’ institutional recognition.

• Creole Languages
• Syntax
• Language Contact
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Dr. Stephen Fafulas is Associate Professor of Spanish and Linguistics in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi. He serves as Director of the Study of Communities, Involvement & Outreach and Linguistics (SoCIOLing) Lab, which collaborates with scholars, trains students, and raises awareness about cultural and linguistic diversity across bilingual zones of the Americas. Dr. Fafulas holds a PhD in Hispanic Linguistics from Indiana University with a specialization in the intersection of Second Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics. His educational background has prepared him for extensive research in language variation, contact linguistics, and bilingual communities. Dr. Fafulas's research incorporates current theories and methodologies in Sociolinguistics and Second Language Acquisition to examine morpho-syntactic and phonetic variation in native, learner, and contact varieties of language. He employs quantitative methods to uncover the social, linguistic, and cognitive factors that shape languages at individual and societal levels. His fieldwork spans various speech communities throughout the Americas and Europe, with particular focus on language shift and bilingualism in distinct settings, including investigations of the ethnolinguistic vitality of minority languages in the Amazon (Bora, Yagua and Ocaina) as well as Spanish in the USA. Dr. Fafulas's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on language variation in contact situations, with particular attention to Amazonian Spanish varieties, Southern US Spanish dialects, and second language acquisition phenomena. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with community engagement, documenting emerging language varieties while addressing practical needs of bilingual communities. Dr. Fafulas has received notable recognition for his work, including: University of Mississippi's inaugural Faculty Laureate program Fulbright award to Spain (2022) Graduation from the Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy at East Carolina University Dr. Fafulas is dedicated to cross-disciplinary scholarship that integrates community stakeholders in project design. He has secured funding from prestigious agencies including the National Science Foundation, Fulbright, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. As Director of the SoCIOLing Lab, he mentors undergraduate and graduate students, leading research initiatives with bilingual communities globally. He also co-founded the SEC Spanish Consortium, which promotes cross-disciplinary scholarship and cross-institutional collaborations aimed at documenting diversity among Latinx communities in the U.S. South. Through the SoCIOLing Lab, Dr. Fafulas collaborates with scholars across disciplines and institutions to document linguistic diversity in bilingual communities. His lab provides research opportunities for students and serves as a hub for community engagement, particularly focused on Latinx populations in the U.S. South. Current initiatives include documenting Latinx populations in Mississippi through oral histories, student mentoring, and bilingual education initiatives.

• Sociolinguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Morpho-syntactic variation
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Ellen Broselow is the Toll Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stony Brook University. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1976). Her research focuses on phonology, second language acquisition, and the interfaces of phonology with phonetics, morphology, and syntax, with special attention to Arabic, Salish, Bantu, and Indonesian languages of Sulawesi. Her work examines second language phonology, including loanword adaptation and learner errors, as well as the phonetics-phonology interface. Broselow has served as editor for journals like Natural Language and Linguistic Theory and is currently on editorial boards of Bilingualism: Language and Cognition , Linguistic Inquiry , and others. She has received prestigious awards, including the Godfrey Excellence in Teaching Award and Fellowship in the Linguistic Society of America. Recent research explores factors influencing second language production errors, vowel insertion in foreign languages, and prosodic processing. Her studies highlight the role of perceptual biases in second language acquisition and the impact of vocal fry in intonation patterns among native and non-native speakers.

• Phonology
• Second Language Acquisition
• Phonetics
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Manuel Otero is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Eastern Connecticut State University. He specializes in historical linguistics and the documentation of endangered languages, particularly focusing on languages spoken by marginalized communities in western Ethiopia and Sudanese refugees in the U.S. Dr. Otero earned his PhD in Linguistics from the University of Oregon. His research emphasizes the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Ethiopian Komo, with a focus on vowel harmony systems, directional verb morphology, and historical reconstruction of the Koman language family. He also explores typological aspects of Chacoan languages like Nivaĉle and Pilagá. His publications span acoustic phonetics, morphosyntactic analysis, and language documentation. Recent work includes studies on associated motion, deictic direction, and exchoative aspect in Koman languages. His teaching focuses on introductory linguistics and writing courses, aiming to highlight the beauty and complexity of human language. Research grants and lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned, but his work directly engages with community-based language preservation efforts. He advises no listed students but actively contributes to endangered language documentation through fieldwork and academic collaborations.

• Historical Linguistics
• Documentation and Description of Endangered Languages

Ezer Rasin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Tel Aviv University (TAU), where he also leads the TAU Phonological Computation Lab. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from MIT (2018), an MA and BSc in Linguistics and Mathematics from TAU (both prior to his PhD). Before joining TAU, he was a postdoctoral researcher in Leipzig University's IGRA program. His research focuses on theoretical and computational phonology, learnability, and formal linguistics. Key areas include phonological opacity, optimality theory, and the interaction between phonology and morphosyntax. His work bridges empirical phonology with computational modeling, addressing questions about language acquisition and formal grammatical architecture. Recent publications examine challenges to size-based parallel analyses in Hebrew vowel deletion, opacity phenomena in Gua and Akan, and computational approaches to phonological learning. He has contributed to journals like Linguistic Inquiry and Journal of Language Modelling , and co-edited proceedings for NELS and other conferences. Rasin teaches courses on phonological opacity, computational phonology, and the phonology-morphology interface at TAU. His research also involves developing audio databases for endangered languages like Judeo-Baghdadi Arabic, reflecting his commitment to computational methods in linguistic documentation.

• Theoretical Phonology
• Computational Phonology
• Learnability
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Michael R. Marlo is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2007). His research focuses on phonology, tone systems in African languages, and Bantu linguistics, with a specialization in the Luyia macrolanguage of Kenya and Uganda. He has led major projects including NSF-funded studies on Luyia tonal systems and collaborative documentation initiatives. Key achievements include a U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award (2015–2016) for linguistic documentation in Kenya and a National Science Foundation grant (BCS-1355750) for collaborative research on Luyia structure and tone. He co-directs the ASH Scholars research team Collaborative Research in African Linguistics (CORAL), supporting undergraduate involvement in African linguistics. Teaching emphasizes field methods, phonology, and syntax, with frequent collaborations with African language consultants. Notable publications include studies on Bantu object marking, tonal typology, and micro-comparative research in African languages. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2007 Research Interests: Bantu languages, tonal systems, morpho-phonology, language endangerment, and fieldwork methodologies Grants: Over $400,000 in NSF and NEH funding for language documentation and collaborative research Teams: CORAL (Collaborative Research in African Linguistics)

• Phonology
• African Linguistics
• Bantu Languages
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Dr. Diane Brentari is the Mary K. Werkman Professor of Linguistics at the University of Chicago and Co-Director of the Center for Gesture, Sign, and Language. Her research focuses on sign language grammars, phonology, and the emergence of protactile systems in DeafBlind communities. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1990) and has taught there since 2011. Key interests include modality effects on language structure, language variation, and typological comparisons. Her work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Neubauer Collegium. Notable contributions include books like Sign Language Phonology (2019) and edited volumes on sign language creation and phonological theory. Awards include Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America and membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Research Highlights: Analysis of Nicaraguan Sign Language emergence, tactile phonology in protactile communities, and cross-modal comparisons of gesture and sign. Courses Taught: Phonological Analysis, American Deaf Community Studies, and Seminars on Multiple Verb Predicates. Dr. Brentari's lab investigates sign language morpho-phonology and its sociocultural dimensions. Recent projects explore how tactile languages utilize touch and proprioception as linguistic resources. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies of language emergence and variation.

• Sign Languages
• Phonology
• Morphology
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Claudia Sánchez-Gutiérrez is an Associate Professor of Spanish and Director of the First-Year Spanish Program at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Letters and Science's Spanish and Portuguese Department. She holds a Ph.D. and multiple M.A. and B.A. degrees in Spanish Linguistics and Philology from the University of Salamanca. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, morphological awareness, and pedagogical applications of learner corpora. She has advised numerous doctoral students who now hold academic and research roles at institutions like the University of Toronto and Northwestern University. She teaches courses ranging from elementary Spanish to advanced applied linguistics and syntax. Key roles include Assistant Editor of the Journal of Spanish Language Teaching , Chair of the Graduate Committee, and involvement in Mellon Foundation initiatives. Awards include the UC Davis College of Letters & Science Teaching Award and the AAUSC Excellence in Language Program Direction Award. Her publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing L2 Spanish morphology, textbook analysis, and online language teaching innovations. She has secured grants for online course development and curriculum enhancement, reflecting her commitment to advancing language education through technology and empirical research.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Spanish Linguistics
• Learner Corpora
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Chunsheng Yang is an Associate Professor in Chinese Studies at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. in Chinese Linguistics from The Ohio State University (2011), along with MA degrees in Chinese Linguistics (2009) and English Linguistics (2005), and a BA in English (2000) from the University of Science and Technology of China. His research focuses on second language acquisition, Mandarin prosody, and technology-enhanced language teaching. Key research interests include L2 Mandarin pronunciation pedagogy, speech perception models, telecollaborative language learning, and the application of digital tools like WeChat and iPads in education. He has authored/co-authored seminal works such as The Acquisition of Second Language Mandarin Prosody (2016) and edited volumes on Chinese L2 pronunciation (2021). Yang's work bridges experimental linguistics and pedagogical practice, with studies on tonal acquisition, affricate articulation, and compliment response pragmatics. His projects investigate how L1 tonal backgrounds influence L2 Mandarin proficiency and explore innovative teaching strategies through virtual exchanges and rhythm metrics analysis.

• Chinese linguistics
• Second language acquisition
• Second language phonetics and phonology
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