Research
I'm an anthropologist and linguist at the University of Miami. My research explores topics related to cross-cultural diversity of language and thought. It relies on varied methods, from field research in Amazonia to quantitative analyses of data from thousands of populations. Two of my ongoing projects examine a) how the sounds of languages transmit airborne pathogens and b) how we can better combat the online spread of conspiracy theories. Both of these are large-scale collaborative projects with colleagues at UM and other institutions. For more info check out my publications.
Presently I'm Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at UM, with a secondary appointment in Psychology. I'm a member of the inaugural class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows.
Teaching
I teach a variety of courses at UM. My students are great, and some are helping in current research projects. I have previously taught on Semester at Sea.
I'm an anthropologist and linguist at the University of Miami. My research explores topics related to cross-cultural diversity of language and thought. It relies on varied methods, from field research in Amazonia to quantitative analyses of data from thousands of populations. Two of my ongoing projects examine a) how the sounds of languages transmit airborne pathogens and b) how we can better combat the online spread of conspiracy theories. Both of these are large-scale collaborative projects with colleagues at UM and other institutions. For more info check out my publications.
Presently I'm Professor & Chair of the Anthropology Department at UM, with a secondary appointment in Psychology. I'm a member of the inaugural class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows.
Teaching
I teach a variety of courses at UM. My students are great, and some are helping in current research projects. I have previously taught on Semester at Sea.
