Dr. Emmorey and colleagues awarded NSF Collaborative Research Grant

The grant entitled, “Quantifying systematicity, iconicity, and arbitrariness in the American Sign Language lexicon” was awarded to Karen Emmorey (SDSU), Zed Sehyr (SDSU), Naomi Caselli (Boston University), and Ariel Goldberg (Tufts University). The goal of this project is to create the first comprehensive quantitative analysis of the semantic organization of the ASL lexicon, as a … [Read more…]

Dr. Jennifer Thomas’ research highlighted in Newsweek: Using Cannabis During Pregnancy Disrupts Behavioral Development

Cannabis and alcohol are the two of the most commonly used drugs by pregnant women, and cannabis use is rising due to increased availability and the perception that cannabis is safe. This study found that exposure to cannabinoids during early development can disrupt behavioral development, leading to changes in activity level, motor function, and anxiety. … [Read more…]