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Caleb Everett is Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Anthropology and Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware. He holds faculty appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Linguistics & Cognitive Science. His interdisciplinary research spans linguistic relativity, cognitive science, and anthropological linguistics, drawing on fieldwork, computational analysis, and experimental methods.
- PhD, Linguistics – Rice University
- MA, Linguistics – Rice University
- BA – University of Pittsburgh
Everett’s research investigates how language shapes thought, particularly in domains such as numerical cognition, color perception, and spatial reasoning. He is known for his work on anumeric cultures and the environmental influences on phonetic systems, including the relationship between climate and tonal languages. His research combines cognitive experiments, cross-linguistic typology, and anthropological fieldwork, especially in Amazonian communities like the Pirahã and Karitiana.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in exploring the adaptive nature of language, with a focus on how physical and environmental factors—such as climate, dentition, and aerosol production—affect speech. These works sit at the intersection of linguistics, cognitive science, and evolutionary anthropology, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to understanding human communication.
Notable scientific awards include two PROSE Awards for his books A Myriad of Tongues and Numbers and the Making of Us, and an Andrew Carnegie Fellowship. His work has been featured in Nature, Science, The New York Times, and National Geographic.
- PROSE Award – A Myriad of Tongues
- PROSE Award – Numbers and the Making of Us
- Andrew Carnegie Fellowship (2015–2017)
Everett has mentored numerous students and collaborated widely across disciplines. He has served on editorial boards, including as Associate Editor for the International Journal of American Linguistics, and has secured research funding for studies on linguistic influences on cognition. His leadership roles include Chair of Anthropology at the University of Miami and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.
He leads and participates in interdisciplinary research teams focused on language evolution, cognitive diversity, and environmental linguistics. His lab integrates phonetic experimentation, field linguistics, and computational modeling to study the cognitive and cultural underpinnings of human language.
