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Diogo Almeidaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Processing
• Speech Perception
• Word Retrieval
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Diogo Almeida is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), with affiliations in Biology (NYUAD), Psychology, and Linguistics (NYU). His research focuses on language processing mechanisms, including speech perception, word retrieval, and sentence parsing, with a strong emphasis on neuroimaging methods to study the interaction between language systems and perceptual/memor Education: PhD in Linguistics, 2009, University of Maryland, College Park MA in Cognitive Science, 2003, École Normale Supérieure & École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales BA in Languages and Literature, 2002, Pontifícia Universidade Católica - Rio de Janeiro His work spans cross-linguistic studies across multiple languages including American Sign Language, Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian, Modern Standard Arabic, and others. Neuroimaging techniques form the core of his experimental methodologies. Professional activities include open-source contributions via GitHub (e.g., R packages for EEG analysis) and maintaining a research website.

• Bilingualism
• Deaf Education
• Second Language Acquisition
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Pilar Pinar is a Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Gallaudet University, part of the Language, Education, and Culture school. She specializes in bilingualism, deaf education, and second language acquisition with a focus on Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) bilingual populations. Her research explores cognitive aspects of bilingualism, including lexical access, cross-language activation, and reading comprehension in deaf readers. Serves as Spanish Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor Leads the International Studies Program Former Faculty Leader for LSE Study Abroad in Spain (2002) Editorial roles include Co-Editor of Sign Language Studies (2021–present) and Board Member of Gallaudet University Press Research interests emphasize bilingual processing in deaf populations, including studies on eye movement patterns during reading, syntactic parsing in ASL-English bilinguals, and cultural identity among DHH Latine students. She has secured grants from NIH and Gallaudet’s Research Institute to investigate deaf literacy and perceptual span dynamics. Teaching includes foundational Spanish courses (SPA-111/112), advanced language studies, and interdisciplinary courses like Comparing Multicultural Perspectives . Her advising spans over 30 undergraduate students annually, with active roles on doctoral committees in Linguistics and Educational Neuroscience. Publications bridge cognitive science and deaf education, with contributions to Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education and Bilingualism: Language and Cognition . Her work highlights unique challenges and strengths of bilingual deaf populations in language processing and education.

• Audiology
• Auditory Electrophysiology
• Audiologic Rehabilitation
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Samuel Atcherson, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in both the College of Health Professions Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology and the College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. His research spans audiologic rehabilitation, auditory electrophysiology, and health literacy, with a focus on addressing challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, particularly in healthcare communication during mask use and accessibility for people with disabilities. Research Interests: Atcherson's work integrates audiologic rehabilitation through innovations like transparent face masks and amplified stethoscopes, auditory electrophysiology using evoked potential systems, and health literacy research examining readability of medical materials, especially for those with disabilities. Publications: With over 60 peer-reviewed articles, his recent publications explore AI integration in audiology, masked speech challenges, and health disparities. A recurring theme is the intersection of technology, accessibility, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Grants & Awards: He has secured over $477,000 in grants, including NIH funding, and holds the Distinguished Scholar Fellow title from the National Academies of Practice. Leadership: Atcherson serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology and has contributed to textbooks like Auditory Electrophysiology: A Clinical Guide .

Ariel Goldbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Language Production
• Morphological Processing
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Ariel Goldberg is Associate Professor of Psychology at Tufts University, where he directs the Psycholinguistics & Linguistics Lab investigating cognitive mechanisms of language production across spoken, written, and signed modalities. Education: PhD in Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University MA in Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University BA in Cognitive Science & Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania His research examines morphological processing, asking how complex words are represented and produced, with specific focus on interactions between lexical and grammatical processes. Current projects investigate: 1) Multimorphemic word storage and phonological production, 2) Serial ordering in spelling, 3) Statistical knowledge of orthographic patterns, and 4) Morphological influences on spelling. Publication analysis shows consistent development of computational models for language processing, with recent emphasis on sign language lexicons (ASL-LEX database) and iconicity in language organization. Methodologies integrate psycholinguistic experiments, computational modeling, neuropsychological case studies, and corpus analysis. Funding: NSF Collaborative Research: Quantifying systematicity, iconicity in ASL Lexicon (2019-2022) NSF Collaborative Research: Structure of ASL lexicon (2016-2019) Co-directs Tufts Linguistics Minor and teaches courses including Introduction to Linguistics, Phonological Theory, and Psychology of Language.

• Modern Italian Literature
• Italian Film Studies
• Contemporary Italian Philosophy
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Torunn Haaland , Ph.D., is a Professor of Modern Languages and Literature at Gonzaga University, where she also serves as Director of Italian Studies. Her academic focus spans Italian literature, film studies, and cultural philosophy. Ph.D. and M.A. in Modern Italian Studies, Indiana University B.A. in Journalism, Film and Broadcasting, Cardiff University BA in Media Studies, University of Wales Her research explores intersections of modern Italian literature, cinema, and philosophy. Key themes include: Liminal identities in postcolonial narratives Traumatic memory transmission Evolving neorealist aesthetics Political violence in cinematic metaphors Cultural hybridity in migration contexts Philosophical frameworks in Italian cinema Publications reveal a focus on 20th-21st century Italian cultural production, particularly examining trauma, memory, and identity through film and literature. She has published in top journals like Quaderni d’Italianistica and contributed to anthologies such as Transmissions of Memory .

Jillian Gorskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Health Informatics
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Dr. Jillian Gorski serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, holding joint appointments in Pediatrics and Medicine. Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Clinical Informatics, she leads the Pediatric Emergency Department at American Family Children's Hospital—the region's only pediatric-specific emergency facility—providing specialized care for infants through adolescents with conditions ranging from trauma to acute infections. Education: Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh Graduate: Indiana University-Bloomington – Data Science (MS) Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine – Pediatrics Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Her research program strategically integrates data science and artificial intelligence to transform pediatric emergency care, with three core pillars: eliminating racial/ethnic health disparities, optimizing emergency department operational efficiency, and developing AI-driven triage systems. Current projects focus on shock index validation for pediatric trauma, undertriage analysis, and large language model applications in clinical documentation and medical education. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals methodologically rigorous work spanning pediatric trauma metrics (40%), AI validation studies (30%), and health equity investigations (30%). Key contributions include establishing vital sign thresholds for major trauma identification, evaluating LLM performance on medical knowledge assessments, and quantifying racial disparities in emergency department wait times—collectively advancing data-driven approaches to pediatric emergency care. While specific graduate students and grant details aren't publicly documented, her leadership of the Pediatric Emergency Department team implies active clinical mentoring. Her research trajectory suggests ongoing NIH or foundation-funded projects in AI implementation science. Dr. Gorski directs clinical operations at American Family Children's Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Department, which features specialized protocols for pediatric trauma, toxicology, and critical care. The department's research infrastructure supports real-time data collection for her studies on operational efficiency and AI integration, with future work likely expanding into prehospital AI applications and disparity-reduction interventions.

Krystal A. Smallsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Semiotics
• Race and Ethnic Studies
• Linguistic Anthropology
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Krystal A. Smalls is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign . Her work focuses on the semiotics of race in young people's lives, particularly within the Black diaspora, using ethnographic methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Africana Studies and Educational Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania (2015). Her research explores intersections of race, language, and identity in digital and urban contexts. She has published extensively on topics like anti-Blackness, fat studies, and colonial legacies. Notable works include Race, Signs, and the Body (2020) and FAT, BLACK, AND UGLY (2021), which analyze how structural processes and discourse shape racialized identities. Smalls co-edited special issues on language and anti-Blackness (2021) and White supremacy (2021). Her writing critiques anthropological traditions of dispossession and advocates for abolitionist frameworks. She has also conducted studies on Gullah/Geechee cultural identity and transnational African youth experiences. No formal awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly named, her work engages with interdisciplinary teams in linguistic anthropology and critical race studies.

Susan Goldin-Meadowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Development
• Language Acquisition
• Gesture and Communication
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Susan Goldin-Meadow is the Beardsley Ruml Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago . Her research focuses on the interplay between gesture, language, and cognition, particularly in deaf children who invent gesture systems (homoesign) and how nonverbal communication shapes thinking. She has held leadership roles including Editor of Language Learning and Development , President of the Cognitive Development Society , and current President of the International Society for Gesture Studies . Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience. Education: Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research lab investigates gesture's role in learning, communication, and language creation. She has authored influential books such as The Resilience of Language (2003) and Hearing Gesture (2003), and her findings highlight how gesture reveals and transforms mental processes. Key contributions include discovering that deaf children without language models develop structured gesture systems and that gestures in hearing individuals convey unspoken cognitive processes. Awards include election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2005) and a 2019 best paper award in Language . Teaching includes courses on Language Development and Nonverbal Communication . Her lab's work appears in Psychological Science , Cognitive Science , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Current projects explore gesture's impact on math learning, cross-cultural gesture systems, and the neural bases of gesture-language interactions.

• Bilingual Education
• Deaf Education
• Literacy Development
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Dr. Onudeah Nicolarakis is an Assistant Professor in the School of Language, Education, and Culture at Gallaudet University, specializing in Education. She focuses on bilingual education, literacy development, and anti-racism in educational contexts. Her work often intersects with Deaf Studies, disability studies, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Education & Research: Dr. Nicolarakis teaches courses such as Home, School and Community Collaboration for Diverse Learners , Mixed Methods Research , and Critical Studies in Language, Culture, and Literacy . Her research examines writing strategies in bilingual Deaf populations, anti-racist pedagogy, and systemic barriers in education. She has contributed to projects like the CONSENT-ASL Toolkit and Antiracist Writing Pedagogy . Awards & Committees: She received the Andrew J. Foster Award and National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities Scholar distinction. She serves on committees including the IRB Board, Gallaudet in Nigeria-Africa (GAIN), and the National American Sign Language and English Bilingual Consortium. Advising & Grants: Dr. Nicolarakis has advised over 40 students across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs since 2020. Her grants include projects on language anxiety, bilingualism, and disability inclusion in education. She co-leads workshops on culturally sustaining teaching and anti-bias early childhood education. Labs/Teams: She collaborates with the Gallaudet in Nigeria initiative and the Motion Light Lab (ML2), focusing on global Deaf education equity. Her work also involves the National Beacon Center for advancing accessibility in learning environments.

Nicholas Michael Galaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Deaf Culture
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Dr. Nicholas Michael Gala is a faculty member at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in the Department of Clinical Psychology, affiliated with the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. He holds a Ph.D. (2017) and MA (2016) in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University, where his training emphasized American Sign Language (ASL) integration in clinical practice and cultural understanding of mental illness in Deaf communities. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC (2017) MA in Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC (2016) MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL (2012) BS in Neuroscience, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2010) BA in Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2010) BA in American Sign Language, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2010) His clinical expertise spans forensic and neuropsychological assessments, including juvenile competency evaluations, psychosexual assessments, and treatment for severe mental illness at institutions such as St. Elizabeths Psychiatric Hospital (Washington, DC) and Springfield Psychiatric Hospital Center (Maryland). He has contributed to federal/state standards for deaf and hard-of-hearing children's education through research at the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. Dr. Gala is licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and through the Interjurisdictional PSYPACT. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), APA Division 6 (Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative Psychology), APA Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology), and the Global Institute of Forensic Research.

• Clinical Psychology
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Populations
• Psychological Assessment
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Lori Day is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University within the School of Human Services and Sciences. A licensed psychologist and alumna of Gallaudet’s Clinical Psychology Program, she completed her internship at Baylor College of Medicine and postdoctoral training at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins Medical School. Her research focuses on clinical psychology practices for Deaf and hard-of-hearing populations, including assessment methods, mental health accessibility, and training adaptations for Deaf professionals in clinical settings. Dr. Day teaches advanced courses such as Psychological Statistics II, Clinical Psychology Ethics, and Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology. Her scholarly work emphasizes barriers faced by Deaf students in psychology training and the adaptation of therapies like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Deaf families using American Sign Language. Key contributions include studies on parent-child dynamics in Deaf families, neuropsychological assessments for hearing-impaired children, and inclusive training environments for Deaf clinicians. Her publications span clinical practice, developmental interventions, and institutional history of Gallaudet’s psychology program. She actively contributes to building culturally competent mental health systems for Deaf communities through research and pedagogical innovation.

Karen Emmoreyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology of Language
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sign Language Studies
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Karen Emmorey is a Distinguished Professor at San Diego State University (SDSU), holding dual appointments in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and the Department of Psychology. She serves as Director of the Laboratory for Language & Cognitive Neuroscience and is a member of the Executive Committee for the Center for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the neurobiology of sign language, bilingualism, and cognitive processes in deaf populations. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics (UCLA, 1987), M.A. and B.A. in Linguistics (UCLA, 1984 and 1982). Affiliations: Adjunct Professorships in Psychology (SDSU and UC San Diego), Fellowships in the Linguistic Society of America and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her work explores how sign languages engage neural systems distinct from spoken languages, with studies on spatial cognition, lexical processing, and bilingual effects. Key contributions include demonstrating enhanced visual-spatial skills in signers and identifying neural correlates of iconicity in sign language comprehension. Awards: 2022 Danielson Award, 2020 Distinguished Career Award (Society for the Neurobiology of Language). Grants: NIH-funded studies on aging in deaf signers, reading efficiency in deaf adults, and ASL lexicon structure. NSF projects on neural dynamics of reading and lexical quality variables. Emmorey’s lab investigates language and cognition through electrophysiological (ERP) and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods, emphasizing cross-linguistic and cross-modal comparisons.

Walt Wolframمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Dialectology
• Language Diversity
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Walt Wolfram is a William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor at North Carolina State University’s Department of English, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He directs the North Carolina Language and Life Project. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, dialectology, and language diversity, with over 350 published articles and 24 books. He has conducted extensive sociolinguistic interviews, funded by the National Science Foundation. Wolfram emphasizes public outreach, producing documentaries and museum exhibits to educate the public on language diversity. He has received prestigious awards including the North Carolina Award and Emmy Awards for his documentaries. His work bridges academia and public engagement, addressing language inequality and social justice in education and society. Education: B.A. Anthropology (Greek), Wheaton College, 1963 M.A. Linguistics, Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1966 Ph.D. Linguistics, Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1969 Research Interests: Social and ethnic dialects, language policy, African American English, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistic justice. He has pioneered studies on Lumbee English, Appalachian English, and the sociolinguistics of marginalized communities. Publications: Recent works include Sociolinguistic Impact in U.S. (2023) , African American Language: Development from Infancy to Adulthood (2020) , and documentaries like Talking Black in America . His research examines dialect variation, public perception of language, and the role of universities in addressing linguistic inequality. Awards: North Carolina Award (highest civilian honor) Emmy Awards for documentaries Caldwell Humanities Laureate Holladay Medal (NC State) Linguistics, Language and the Public Award (Linguistic Society of America) Grants & Leadership: Led NSF-funded projects, served as Linguistic Society of America president, and founded the North Carolina Language and Life Project. His work influences education policies and public awareness campaigns on language diversity.

• Sign Language Acquisition
• Sign Language Processing
• Linguistics
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Dr. Ted Supalla is a Professor at Georgetown University, holding appointments in Neurology, Linguistics, and Psychology. He leads research on sign language development, evolution, and global structures, including American Sign Language acquisition, homesign systems, and international pidgin sign languages. Previously at the University of Rochester, he joined Georgetown's Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery. His work bridges neurology, linguistics, and cognitive science. Primary Affiliation: Department of Neurology, School of Medicine Secondary Appointment: Rehabilitation Medicine Academic Department Research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying sign language processing and cross-linguistic comparisons of signed systems. Studies include developmental trajectories of sign language in children and deaf communities worldwide. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in available text. Advising/mentoring relationships are not detailed here. No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned beyond institutional affiliations.

Claude Maukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Language Acquisition
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Claude Mauk is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on phonetics, phonology, and psycholinguistics, particularly as they relate to American Sign Language (ASL). He investigates how phonetic and phonological targets manifest in both spoken and signed languages, with a special emphasis on acoustics, kinematics, and first-language acquisition. His work explores topics such as phonetic reduction, sign lowering, and spatial semantics in ASL, alongside broader linguistic questions about gesture dynamics and cross-modal comparisons between speech and sign. Mauk’s contributions include foundational studies on children’s early sign development and the application of motion-capture technology to sign-phonetic analysis. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He advises no named students. His current role involves directing the LCTL Center, which supports underrepresented languages at Pitt. Mauk’s research is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches, integrating linguistics with cognitive science and technology to understand language structure and acquisition. His work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, with implications for language education and clinical linguistics.