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Jesse Snedeker is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Their research investigates the cognitive and linguistic mechanisms underlying language acquisition and processing in children, with a particular focus on naturalistic contexts and developmental trajectories.
Education:
- University of Washington, B.A., 1994
- University of Pennsylvania, M.A., 1996
- University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., 1999
Dr. Snedeker's research centers on psycholinguistics and cognitive development, especially how children learn language through interaction, context, and prediction. Their work integrates behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG), and eye-tracking methodologies to explore lexical processing, syntactic generalization, and semantic integration in both typical development and autism. A strong emphasis is placed on naturalistic paradigms and real-world language input.
The recent publications reflect a cohesive research program examining language acquisition through meta-analytic, experimental, and methodological lenses. Themes include the role of caregiver input, form- and meaning-based prediction, cascaded processing in production, and innovative data collection techniques like webcam eye-tracking. The work spans cognitive psychology, developmental science, and neuroscience, often employing advanced tools to study real-time language use in children.
Scientific Awards:
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Dr. Snedeker leads the Snedeker Lab at Harvard, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers involved in studies on language and cognition in autism and typical development. Their lab conducts both in-person and online studies, contributing to foundational knowledge in language acquisition. While specific grants are not mentioned, the breadth and technical sophistication of the research suggest sustained funding support. Future work appears to be advancing naturalistic methods and deepening understanding of interactive language learning.
