Beatriz Robinson

Beatriz Robinson, Ph.D., is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish, Emerita at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is affiliated with the Department of World Languages and Literatures within the College of Liberal Arts. Her academic journey includes a B.M. in Vocal Performance, two M.A. degrees in Music and Spanish, and a Ph.D. in Basque Studies, all from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Education:

• Ph.D., Basque Studies, University of Nevada, Reno, 2009
• M.A., Spanish, University of Nevada, Reno, 2001
• M.A., Music, University of Nevada, Reno, 2000
• B.M., Vocal Performance, University of Nevada, Reno

Research Interests: Robinson explores the interplay between music and language acquisition. Her work emphasizes Spanish language pedagogy and cultural studies, particularly in Basque contexts. She has organized significant cultural events, such as hosting Ilan Stavans, Elena Poniatowska, and José Hernández, to promote Spanish language and culture.

Advising and Leadership: She served as faculty advisor for Sigma Delta Pi (the Spanish Honor Society) and the Spanish Club, leading initiatives to enhance cultural engagement and academic excellence.

Labs/Teams: While no formal labs are mentioned, her role in the Spanish Club and academic advising reflects her collaborative contributions to language education and cultural outreach.