Society for
Human Sentence Processing
The Society for Human Sentence Processing represents scholars dedicated to the study of language and cognition. Each year its Annual Conference on Human Sentence Processing (HSP) brings together delegates for three days of talks, posters, workshops and networking.
News and Upcoming Events
Academic Career Paths for Psycholinguists April 23, 2024
Are you considering a career in academia? Whether you're driven by a passion for research, teaching, or both, understanding the landscape of the current academic job market is crucial. Join Dan Parker, Associate Professor of Linguistics at The Ohio State University, for a workshop designed to guide aspiring academics through the complexities of the application process. In this workshop, we'll discuss the various positions available in academia, offer guidance on crafting a compelling application, share tips on how to best prepare for interviews, and provide strategies for effectively navigating the job search process. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session, so bring your questions!
When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1pm-2pm EDT
Registration and zoom link: Please register at the link below. You will receive a confirmation with the zoom information. https://forms.gle/rnmgoGdAvK9UpGb27
May 16-18, 2024
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN (Early Bird rates until 4/15)
Fodor Memorial Workshop, May 15
Janet will be honored during a pre-HSP event at the University of Michigan on May 15, 2024.
Details to be announced later.
In memoriam
Janet Dean Fodor
Janet Dean Fodor, a beloved member of the psycholinguistic community, was a brilliant teacher and generous mentor, supportive to everyone, above all those just beginning their careers. There was a characteristic polish and depth to everything she did, whether it was research on semantics and the possible interpretations of indefinites, learnability, studies of processing empty categories, or the role of implicit prosody in silent reading.
Janet and David Swinney were the founders of the CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, now Human Sentence Processing (HSP). The basic conception for the conference came from Janet. She envisioned bringing together linguists, psychologists and computer scientists to form a community of individuals working on language processing. From the outset, Janet knew this would require a format with a single plenary session where everyone heard the same talk and participated in a general discussion rather than parallel sessions likely to fragment along disciplinary lines. Her vision succeeded beyond anyone’s imagination thanks to her hard work and that of others at CUNY, most notably Dianne Bradley and Eva Fernandez. Today this conference organizes the field of psycholinguistics in the US and beyond.
I will miss Janet deeply as will many in our community. But what a legacy she leaves behind.
- Lyn Frazier
Please also see Susan Fischer's obituary of Janet Fodor on the LSA website.