Dr. Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences. She got her Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University and was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Huang’s research focuses on how language learners coordinate linguistic representations during comprehension. For more information, see here.
Kathleen Oppenheimer received her MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University and her BA in Linguistics and Chinese from Harvard College. She previously worked as a speech-language pathologist in a children’s hospital and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Maryland at College Park under the guidance of Dr. Yi Ting Huang and Dr. Jan Edwards. Kathleen’s research interests include language and literacy development in children with typical and atypical development. She is also interested in the diagnosis and treatment of language disorders in children who speak non-mainstream dialects of English.
Arynn is a Ph.D. candidate in the Hearing and Speech Sciences Program at the University of Maryland-College Park (UMD-CP). Her research interests include African American English, sentence processing, and the educational outcomes of students who speak non-mainstream dialects. Arynn currently serves as an ASHA S.T.E.P mentor and the Early Career Professional on the ASHA Government and Public Policy Board. She has published in the Journal of Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools.
Sophie Domanski is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences. She earned her BA in Cognitive Science and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and her MA in Speech-Language Pathology from Montclair State University. Sophie is interested in the relationship between language and other cognitive processes, such as attention and working memory, and how these processes vary across individuals.
Rhosean is the Lab Manager of the Language and Cognition Lab. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020, where she majored in Linguistics and got minors in French and Fine Arts. She is interested in phonetics, and enjoys learning about child language acquisition through her work in the lab. Outside of work, she likes reading, watching tv, making art, and cooking (or, more accurately, eating what she cooks).
Valerie graduated from the Unviersity of Maryland in 2022 with a major in Hearing and Speech Sciences. Her research and clinical interests include psycholinguistics, speech/language fluency, and autism. In the fall, she plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a Speech Language Pathologist. Apart from schoolwork, she loves to read, hike, and play her musical instruments (one of which may be a didgeridoo).
Jenna is an undergraduate senior in the Hearing and Speech Sciences major and plans on attending graduate school to obtain her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. She really enjoys working with children and is looking forward to making connections between language and cognition with children in the lab. Outside of class and lab, she is also a member of Alpha Phi and is their Potential Member Outreach Chair for recruitment here at the University of Maryland.
Jennifer is an undergraduate senior at UMD majoring in Hearing and Speech Sciences with a minor in Disability Studies. She plans to go on to graduate school to get her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology after she graduates. Outside of the lab she is a peer coach in SIGNA and a member of NSSLHA and Zeta Tau Alpha. She loves dogs, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Emily is an undergraduate junior in the Hearing and Speech Sciences major with a General Business minor. She plans to go to graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology, and has always been interested in working with children. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with friends and family.
Nyomi Fox is an undergraduate sophomore at the University of Maryland, majoring in Linguistics on the Grammars and Cognition track, with a minor in Arts Leadership. She is also a member of PULSAR, a research-based program in the Language Science Center. She hopes to pursue a PhD in Psycholinguistics or Sociolinguistics, with the intent of becoming a professor. On the side, she creates art to sell online and through local venues.
James is a Sophomore undergraduate student pursuing a Hearing and Speech Sciences major with a Philosophy minor. He is interested in becoming a Speech Language Pathologist primarily working with children. Outside of the lab, he is also Secretary of the Cultural Leadership Initiative Student Organization and a barista.
Yuri is an undergraduate sophomore majoring in Hearing and Speech Sciences (and on track to minor in linguistics!) After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school for audiology. Outside of her major, she spends her time in Student Entertainment Events (SEE), Help Center, and Korean Student Association.
Ashleigh is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland majoring in Public Health Science. She plans to attend PA school in hopes of becoming a Physicians Assistant with a focus on dermatology. Outside of classes, she is a part of UMD’s STEPP team where she is on the Executive Board. She enjoys volunteering, painting, and spending time with her sisters.
Rochelle is a junior undergraduate student at UMD majoring in Neurobiology and Physiology. She hopes to go to graduate school and get a Ph.D. in Child Psychology. She has always enjoyed working with kids and wants to help create a better future for them. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, watching movies/tv shows, cooking, and playing volleyball.
Archana is an undergraduate freshman at the University of Maryland, double-majoring in Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice. She plans to attend grad school and pursue a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Outside of classes, she is a staff writer for UMD's The Observer and a dance instructor, and enjoys watching TV, singing, and cooking!
Hannah is an undergraduate junior majoring in Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland. She plans on attending graduate school to pursue a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist and wants to learn more about speech therapy and language development during childhood. She is a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority and in her free time, she enjoys baking and playing with her dogs.
Lisa is an undergraduate sophomore majoring in General Biology, on the pre-med track. After graduating from UMD, she plans to attend medical school to become a pediatrician. On campus she is a team leader for Maryland Mentor Corps and a part of the Life Sciences Scholars program. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, going on long walks, and getting boba.