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Mark Aronoff is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on morphology and its interfaces with phonology, syntax, semantics, and psycholinguistics. He has conducted pioneering work on morphological stems/roots, sign language structure, and the evolution of Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language. Aronoff holds a Ph.D. from MIT (1974) and has served as Editor of Language (1995-2001), Associate Provost at Stony Brook (1998-2007), and LSA President (2005). He is a Fellow of AAAS and LSA and member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1974)
Research interests include: morphological rivalry, sign language syntax, writing system analysis, and language evolution. He has explored how spoken/written language relates to linguistic awareness and promotes linguistics education through innovative courses like LIN 200. Recent studies examine self-organization in English spelling systems and the emergence of grammatical structure in new languages.
Notable awards include Fellowships from AAAS and LSA, alongside his role in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research, including collaborations on language revitalization and computational linguistics outreach programs.
Grants and advising: Long-term involvement in NSF-funded projects studying Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language, and mentorship of students through Stony Brook's Linguistics Department. Active in departmental administration and national linguistic societies.
Labs/teams: Collaborator in interdisciplinary teams analyzing emerging sign languages and co-authoring influential textbooks like Contemporary Linguistics and What is Morphology?
