Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab at UT Dallas

Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab at UT Dallas Directed by Dr. Mandy Maguire, the Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab is a research laboratory focused on studying how children learn and process language.

Led by Dr. Mandy Maguire, our lab is focused on understanding how children learn language and how the brain processes language in general. Why do children learn languages so easily, while many adults struggle to learn a second language? Why do some children learn their native language more easily than others? What parts of the brain are involved in language? Is there a “language center” in the bra

in? These are just a few of the questions our lab is trying to answer. To study the brain, we use a technique called electroencephalography (EEG) that provides a window into what the brain is doing at given points in time. Volunteers wear a cap fitted with sponges that, when moistened, are able to detect brain activity through the scalp. This technology is completely non-harmful/non-invasive and helps to shed light on how the brain responds to different language-related tasks

Here is a closer look at one of the posters that was presented at SPUR this past Friday, by Maira Kashif, Shriya Angara,...
08/04/2026

Here is a closer look at one of the posters that was presented at SPUR this past Friday, by Maira Kashif, Shriya Angara, and Ariana Barreto:

This study investigated how children learn new words from context by examining alpha activity before a new word, which reflects prediction, and theta activity after the word, which supports encoding and learning. We found that children with stronger prediction patterns, particularly a V-shaped pattern of alpha desynchronization, as well as children with stronger working memory, tended to learn new words better, suggesting that prediction and working memory help support word learning.

Great job to everyone involved in this project! We are so proud to have DNL represent at UT Dallas’ SPUR symposium!!

Congratulations to our former lab manager, Rowan, who got into the MIT Linguistics Ph.D. program!! We are so proud of yo...
07/20/2026

Congratulations to our former lab manager, Rowan, who got into the MIT Linguistics Ph.D. program!! We are so proud of you!

The Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab is looking for participants for our study about how 9-12 year old children learn ...
07/08/2026

The Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab is looking for participants for our study about how 9-12 year old children learn new words! If you're interested in learning more you can fill out this form (or scan the QR code) to be contacted with more information: https://redcap.utdallas.edu/surveys/?s=H33AEAN8449F79M3 or you can call/email us anytime! (972)883-3164 [email protected]

El laboratorio de neurolinguistica del desarollo está buscando participantes para nuestro estudio sobre cómo los niños entre de 9 y 12 años aprenden nuevas palabras. Si le interesa, complete el formulardio (o use el QR code) y le contactaremos con más información: https://redcap.utdallas.edu/surveys/?s=H33AEAN8449F79M3 o nos puede llamar o enviar un email en cualquier tiempo (972)883-3164 [email protected]

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