Language Science Fellows
In the current political climate, UMD language scientists are more motivated than ever to reach out to non-scientists and advocate to decision makers on issues related to language science. We’re off to a running start with three events in January and February.
With the paint barely dry in LSC’s new home in HJ Patterson Hall, Winter Storm 2017 showed what is possible when an engaged grassroots community is combined with a space that is designed for collaboration.
The first group of language scientists from UMD has arrived in Guatemala for a month of Mayan language study and research. Throughout June, they will be taking intensive classes in Kaqchikel, staying with Kaqchikel-speaking host families, working on language research projects and observing the work of healthcare non-profit Wuqu’ Kawoq / Maya Health Alliance.
The Language Science Center hosted two conferences on transforming graduate education - both with collaborative, interactive formats that generated a lot of enthusiasm and ideas from the different groups involved.
On September 25th, the 6th annual Language Science Day (LSD) drew a crowd of almost 200 people - plus a couple of unexpected fire trucks. Faculty, graduate students, researchers, and undergraduates from 17 departments and centers were joined by guests from local public school systems, researchers from UMBC, Howard University, and Johns Hopkins, as well as UMD’s Vice President for Research and some of the deans who support the language science initiative.
Join us in congratulating our 2015 language science PhD graduates on their excellent job placements around the world.
All 8 students were involved in the NSF-IGERT program, which has trained 50 PhD students from 10 departments since 2008. Of the 39 who have graduated to date, all are now in careers in language science, except for one who is now adding an MD to his PhD.
We wish the graduates well in their future endeavors!
Alia Lancaster (SLA, CASL) participated in a 3-day workshop organized by AAAS focusing on science policy and communication.
The National Science Foundation has announced that the University of Maryland’s Language Science Center (LSC) will receive a $3M grant for innovative research and graduate training.
Winter has arrived, and close on its heels is the Winter Storm workshop! Winter Storm is a free annual two-week intensive workshop for Language Scientists.
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