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 CTI-trained Coach.
Current title and positions
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
1999
2007
M.Ed., Education
Loyola University, Maryland
Ph.D., Linguistics (Specialization: Cognitive Science)
Northwestern University
1997
B.A., Early Childhood Education
The Catholic University of America