Kristen Syrett
About Me
I am a Linguist and Cognitive Scientist, with specializations in language acquisition and development and experimental semantics and pragmatics. I also conduct research at the syntax-semantics interface and on the interaction between semantics and prosody.
​Learn more about my Research and related Teaching.
Parallel to my research, I engage in media appearances and consulting on language, and am an advocate for gender equity in the field of linguistics. I also have a dedicated Yoga practice and am a trained Coach.
Current position
Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Chair, Department of Linguistics
Co-Director, Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science (RuCCS)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – New Brunswick
Education
2007
1999
1997
Ph.D., Linguistics (Specialization: Cognitive Science)
Northwestern University
M.Ed., Education
Loyola University, Maryland
B.A., Early Childhood Education
The Catholic University of America