Real-world language: Future directions in the science of communication and the communication of science

该奖项将支持组织为期两天的关于语言科学未来挑战的研讨会，并对科学传播进行综合讨论（使语言科学研究能够为专业同行，其他领域的科学家和公众所用）。研讨会将在威斯康星州麦迪逊举行，紧接着2018年认知科学学会年会。语言科学是一个跨学科的领域，借鉴了语言学，认知心理学，发展心理学和人工智能等领域的理论和方法。主要目标是对人类语言能力以及对技术、教育和健康的潜在长期影响有基本的科学认识。特邀演讲者将1）提供不同的理论观点，方法论方法和工具（如眼动跟踪，脑电图或功能磁共振成像）的批判性评论; 2）专注于语言科学面临的近期和长期挑战;或3）专注于科学传播和教育。为了激发讨论和合作，将成立研究兴趣小组，并于2018年秋季举行视频会议。计划包括促进学生参与和包容妇女和代表性不足群体成员的战略。

This award will support the organization of a two-day workshop on future challenges in language science, with integrated discussion of science communication (making language science research accessible to specialist peers, scientists in other fields, and the general public). The workshop will take place in Madison, WI, immediately following the 2018 Cognitive Science Society annual meeting. Language science is an interdisciplinary area drawing on theories and methods from linguistics, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and artificial intelligence, among other fields. The primary goal is basic scientific understanding of the human capacity for language and potential longer-term impact on technology, education, and health. Invited speakers will 1) provide critical reviews of different theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, and tools (such as eye tracking, electroencephalography, or functional magnetic resonance imaging); 2) focus on near- and long-term challenges facing language science; or 3) focus on science communication and education. In an effort to spark discussion and collaboration, research interest groups will be formed that will hold videoconference meetings in Fall, 2018. Plans include strategies for promoting student participation and inclusion of women and members of under-represented groups.