UMD Language Science Center
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Interdisciplinary community advancing language science through research & training in science, education, tech, & health β’ linktr.ee/umd_lsc
π¨ This week's talk has been canceled, but lunch will still be provided π¨
Language Science Lunch Talks are back! π£οΈ Head to the LSC this Thursday, February 5th, for "Challenging Language Norms in Education." π
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Language Science Lunch Talk - Laura Mahalingappa | Language Science Center
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February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
π¨ This week's talk has been canceled, but lunch will still be provided π¨
Language Science Lunch Talks are back! π£οΈ Head to the LSC this Thursday, February 5th, for "Challenging Language Norms in Education." π
languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
Language Science Lunch Talk - Laura Mahalingappa | Language Science Center
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February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Language Science Lunch Talks are back! π£οΈ Head to the LSC this Thursday, February 5th, for "Challenging Language Norms in Education." π
languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
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Mark your calendars ποΈ On February 12th at Tawes Hall, the Studio for Literary Technology is hosting a lecture and conversation on what LLMs mean for writing with Dr. Hannes Bajohr (Berkeley) and conversant Dr. Matthew Kirschenbaum (UVA).
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Surfing the Model: Writing with an LLM | Language Science Center
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Mark your calendars ποΈ On February 12th at Tawes Hall, the Studio for Literary Technology is hosting a lecture and conversation on what LLMs mean for writing with Dr. Hannes Bajohr (Berkeley) and conversant Dr. Matthew Kirschenbaum (UVA).
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languagescience.umd.edu/events/surfi...
Spring 2026 Course: TLPL788P: Black Language and Culture
Examine the history and evolution of Black Language from a linguistics perspective, discussing topics such as BL and culture, geography, gender, sexuality, identity, ideologies, racism, and discrimination.
go.umd.edu/tlpl788p
Examine the history and evolution of Black Language from a linguistics perspective, discussing topics such as BL and culture, geography, gender, sexuality, identity, ideologies, racism, and discrimination.
go.umd.edu/tlpl788p
January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Spring 2026 Course: TLPL788P: Black Language and Culture
Examine the history and evolution of Black Language from a linguistics perspective, discussing topics such as BL and culture, geography, gender, sexuality, identity, ideologies, racism, and discrimination.
go.umd.edu/tlpl788p
Examine the history and evolution of Black Language from a linguistics perspective, discussing topics such as BL and culture, geography, gender, sexuality, identity, ideologies, racism, and discrimination.
go.umd.edu/tlpl788p
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The @lingsocam.bsky.social awarded the Linguistics, Language, & the Public Award to our founder and director, @charlottevaughn.bsky.social! We're feeling very grateful today that our work is being recognized by our community.
The PR Committee is excited to announce their 2026 Award Winners! Congratulations to Cathleen OβGrady for winning the Linguistics Journalism Award. And congratulations to the winner of the Linguistics, Language, and the Public Award, Charlotte Vaughn!
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December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The @lingsocam.bsky.social awarded the Linguistics, Language, & the Public Award to our founder and director, @charlottevaughn.bsky.social! We're feeling very grateful today that our work is being recognized by our community.
This Thursday is our last Language Science Reading Group of the semester π Meet us on December 11th at 12:15 PM at the Language Science Center!
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This Thursday is our last Language Science Reading Group of the semester π Meet us on December 11th at 12:15 PM at the Language Science Center!
Weizhen (Zane) Xie wrapped up the LSLT season with "Visual Working Memory and Its Deep Circuits: A Story Beyond Patient H.M." See everyone next semester!
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Weizhen (Zane) Xie wrapped up the LSLT season with "Visual Working Memory and Its Deep Circuits: A Story Beyond Patient H.M." See everyone next semester!
Head to the LSC this Thursday, December 4th, for our Language Science Lunch Talk, "Visual Working Memory and Its Deep Circuits: A Story Beyond Patient H.M." with Weizhen (Zane) Xie. Lunch served at 12:15 PM, talk begins at 12:30 PM!
Learn more: languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
Learn more: languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Head to the LSC this Thursday, December 4th, for our Language Science Lunch Talk, "Visual Working Memory and Its Deep Circuits: A Story Beyond Patient H.M." with Weizhen (Zane) Xie. Lunch served at 12:15 PM, talk begins at 12:30 PM!
Learn more: languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
Learn more: languagescience.umd.edu/events/langu...
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El Laboratorio de Diversidad LingΓΌΓstica busca familias bilingΓΌes (espaΓ±ol/inglΓ©s) para un estudio sobre el uso del idioma en la infancia.
NiΓ±os de 4 a 9 aΓ±os (Padres mayores de 18 aΓ±os) | 30 min | $20 | En lΓnea o presencial | ΒΏTe interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la biografΓa
NiΓ±os de 4 a 9 aΓ±os (Padres mayores de 18 aΓ±os) | 30 min | $20 | En lΓnea o presencial | ΒΏTe interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la biografΓa
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
El Laboratorio de Diversidad LingΓΌΓstica busca familias bilingΓΌes (espaΓ±ol/inglΓ©s) para un estudio sobre el uso del idioma en la infancia.
NiΓ±os de 4 a 9 aΓ±os (Padres mayores de 18 aΓ±os) | 30 min | $20 | En lΓnea o presencial | ΒΏTe interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la biografΓa
NiΓ±os de 4 a 9 aΓ±os (Padres mayores de 18 aΓ±os) | 30 min | $20 | En lΓnea o presencial | ΒΏTe interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la biografΓa
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UMDβs Language Diversity Lab is seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) families for a study on how children use their languages.
π§ Ages 4-9 (Parents ages 18+) | π 30 min | π° $20 | Online or in person
Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/news/study-o... | Contact: ldl.hesp@umd.edu (301) 531-4864
π§ Ages 4-9 (Parents ages 18+) | π 30 min | π° $20 | Online or in person
Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/news/study-o... | Contact: ldl.hesp@umd.edu (301) 531-4864
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
UMDβs Language Diversity Lab is seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) families for a study on how children use their languages.
π§ Ages 4-9 (Parents ages 18+) | π 30 min | π° $20 | Online or in person
Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/news/study-o... | Contact: ldl.hesp@umd.edu (301) 531-4864
π§ Ages 4-9 (Parents ages 18+) | π 30 min | π° $20 | Online or in person
Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/news/study-o... | Contact: ldl.hesp@umd.edu (301) 531-4864
Thank you to @alexusgramirez.bsky.social for an insightful Language Science Lunch Talk on how language practices, beliefs, and context shape childrenβs pathways to school readiness ππ£οΈ
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Thank you to @alexusgramirez.bsky.social for an insightful Language Science Lunch Talk on how language practices, beliefs, and context shape childrenβs pathways to school readiness ππ£οΈ
Join us this Thursday, November 6th at 12:30 PM (lunch served at 12:15!) at 2130 HJ Patterson Hall for a continued discussion led by Samer Nour Eddine (LSC) on βEvaluating the neurophysiological evidence for predictive processing as a model of perception.β π§
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Join us this Thursday, November 6th at 12:30 PM (lunch served at 12:15!) at 2130 HJ Patterson Hall for a continued discussion led by Samer Nour Eddine (LSC) on βEvaluating the neurophysiological evidence for predictive processing as a model of perception.β π§
Join us on October 30th for our latest LSLT: Language Practices, Beliefs, and Contexts: Pathways to School Readiness with Alexus Ramirez.
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Join us on October 30th for our latest LSLT: Language Practices, Beliefs, and Contexts: Pathways to School Readiness with Alexus Ramirez.
It's been a while since we updated our UMD Language Scientist starter pack. Who do you think is missing? π€ go.bsky.app/75ZZntU
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's been a while since we updated our UMD Language Scientist starter pack. Who do you think is missing? π€ go.bsky.app/75ZZntU
We had such a fantastic time at Rebel with a Clause! πβ¨ From Ellen Jovinβs Grammar Table in Stamp to the screening and Q&A at Hoff Theater, it was a day full of language fun, curiosity, and great conversations. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event so special!
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We had such a fantastic time at Rebel with a Clause! πβ¨ From Ellen Jovinβs Grammar Table in Stamp to the screening and Q&A at Hoff Theater, it was a day full of language fun, curiosity, and great conversations. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event so special!
We captured so many great moments from Language Science Day, thanks to Andrea Zukowski! We wish we could share them all here, but you can see the full gallery on our Flickr page. Click here to check them out: flickr.com/photos/umd-l...
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We captured so many great moments from Language Science Day, thanks to Andrea Zukowski! We wish we could share them all here, but you can see the full gallery on our Flickr page. Click here to check them out: flickr.com/photos/umd-l...
3/3 If you are interested in participating or would like to find out more, please email action.brain.lab@gallaudet.edu. Please use the subject line "Iconicity Study". This study has been approved by the Gallaudet Institutional Review Board
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
3/3 If you are interested in participating or would like to find out more, please email action.brain.lab@gallaudet.edu. Please use the subject line "Iconicity Study". This study has been approved by the Gallaudet Institutional Review Board
2/3 You may qualify if you:
-Are a native English speaker
-Do not know ASL
-Did not learn another language before the age of six
-Are right-handed
-Have normal/corrected-to-normal vision
-Have no history of severe head injury/neurological disorders
-Can come to the lab for 1 study session (~1 hr)
-Are a native English speaker
-Do not know ASL
-Did not learn another language before the age of six
-Are right-handed
-Have normal/corrected-to-normal vision
-Have no history of severe head injury/neurological disorders
-Can come to the lab for 1 study session (~1 hr)
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
2/3 You may qualify if you:
-Are a native English speaker
-Do not know ASL
-Did not learn another language before the age of six
-Are right-handed
-Have normal/corrected-to-normal vision
-Have no history of severe head injury/neurological disorders
-Can come to the lab for 1 study session (~1 hr)
-Are a native English speaker
-Do not know ASL
-Did not learn another language before the age of six
-Are right-handed
-Have normal/corrected-to-normal vision
-Have no history of severe head injury/neurological disorders
-Can come to the lab for 1 study session (~1 hr)
(THREAD 1/3) Volunteers Needed for Language Study!
The Action and Brain Laboratory (ABL) at Gallaudet is researching ASL. They will collect brainwaves (EEG) while participants watch videos of ASL signs and name a series of pictures. Participants are paid for their participation (20/hr)
The Action and Brain Laboratory (ABL) at Gallaudet is researching ASL. They will collect brainwaves (EEG) while participants watch videos of ASL signs and name a series of pictures. Participants are paid for their participation (20/hr)
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
(THREAD 1/3) Volunteers Needed for Language Study!
The Action and Brain Laboratory (ABL) at Gallaudet is researching ASL. They will collect brainwaves (EEG) while participants watch videos of ASL signs and name a series of pictures. Participants are paid for their participation (20/hr)
The Action and Brain Laboratory (ABL) at Gallaudet is researching ASL. They will collect brainwaves (EEG) while participants watch videos of ASL signs and name a series of pictures. Participants are paid for their participation (20/hr)
Photos from the National Book Festival are finally here! Big thanks again to our volunteers and everyone who visited us at the STEM District ππ
October 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Photos from the National Book Festival are finally here! Big thanks again to our volunteers and everyone who visited us at the STEM District ππ
Register now!π¨π£ Join us on October 6th at UMDβs Hoff Theater for a screening of Rebel with a Clause and a live Q&A with author Ellen Jovin. Follow her 50-state grammar road trip, proof that even comma debates can bring us together. π Click here to register on Eventbrite: go.umd.edu/rwac
September 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Register now!π¨π£ Join us on October 6th at UMDβs Hoff Theater for a screening of Rebel with a Clause and a live Q&A with author Ellen Jovin. Follow her 50-state grammar road trip, proof that even comma debates can bring us together. π Click here to register on Eventbrite: go.umd.edu/rwac
We didnβt have an LSLT today, but here are some great shots from Sanshiroh Ogawaβs talk last week to make up for it!
September 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We didnβt have an LSLT today, but here are some great shots from Sanshiroh Ogawaβs talk last week to make up for it!
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Two of our fantastic @umdleadlab.bsky.social undergrads will be presenting posters at Language Science Day next Friday, 9/19. We hope to see you there!
Language Science Day is right around the corner! Register by THIS MONDAY, September 15th, for our signature annual event: go.umd.edu/lsd25
September 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Two of our fantastic @umdleadlab.bsky.social undergrads will be presenting posters at Language Science Day next Friday, 9/19. We hope to see you there!
Language Science Day is right around the corner! Register by THIS MONDAY, September 15th, for our signature annual event: go.umd.edu/lsd25
September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Language Science Day is right around the corner! Register by THIS MONDAY, September 15th, for our signature annual event: go.umd.edu/lsd25
Tomorrow! Be there and be square π
THREAD 1/2 Join us on September 6th at the @librarycongress.bsky.social #NationalBookFestival, our 2nd year as a Featured STEM District Organization! π
Details in the thread below ππ¨
Details in the thread below ππ¨
September 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Tomorrow! Be there and be square π