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Stephanie McMillen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on language and literacy development in bilingual children, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. She holds a PhD from the University of Memphis (2017) and has extensive experience in assessing multilingual populations with developmental language disorders. McMillen has received notable awards including the ASHA Innovator (2023) and NIH Loan Repayment Program Award (2020-2022). She leads initiatives like the SOAR program to improve healthcare access for refugees and co-developed the ALIGN program enhancing graduate student success. Her work emphasizes equitable practices in speech-language pathology, with a focus on Bahamian Creole English and Spanish-English bilingualism.
Education:
- PhD, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Memphis (2017)
- MA, Speech Language Pathology, University of Memphis (2014)
- BA & BS, Spanish and Psychology, University of Evansville (2011)
Research Interests: Bilingual language development, developmental language disorder, culturally responsive assessment, and the impact of language exposure on cognitive and linguistic skills. Recent studies explore morphological development in bilingual children and the role of nonverbal cognitive skills in grammatical performance.
Grants & Service: Co-PI of the NIH-funded SOAR initiative and recipient of multiple research grants. Active in professional service roles including ASHA Pathways Program, NIH grant cohorts, and academic committees. Serves as a consultant for organizations like Partners in Learning and Catholic Charities.
Teaching: Courses include Language Disorders in School-Age Children, Sociocultural Bases for Communication, and Development of Speech and Language. Supervises independent studies and honors projects.
