Susan Brown
About Susan Brown
Susan Brown serves as the Associate Director of Computational Linguistics, Analytics, Search and Informatics (CLASIC) at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she has worked since 2017. Her academic background includes degrees in English and Linguistics from the University of Chicago and the University of Colorado Boulder, along with research interests in multi-modal ontologies and metaphorical extensions of actions.
Work at University of Colorado
Susan Brown has held the position of Associate Director of Computational Linguistics, Analytics, Search and Informatics (CLASIC) at the University of Colorado since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to various initiatives related to computational linguistics and analytics. Additionally, she has been an Instructor and Research Associate at the same institution since 2015, where she engages in teaching and research activities. Her tenure at the University of Colorado reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in linguistics and cognitive science.
Education and Expertise
Susan Brown's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Colorado Boulder, which she completed from 2005 to 2010. She also holds an M.A. in Linguistics from the same university, achieved from 2002 to 2005. Earlier, she earned a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan, studying from 1983 to 1987, and an M.A. in English from the University of Chicago, completed in 1988. Her academic training provides a strong foundation in linguistics and cognitive science.
Background
Susan Brown has a diverse professional background that includes international experience. She worked as a Post-doctoral fellow at the University of Florence from 2012 to 2014, contributing to research in Italy. Prior to that, she held a Post-doctoral fellow position at the University of Colorado from 2010 to 2011. Her career has been characterized by a focus on linguistics and cognitive science, with significant roles in both teaching and research.
Research Focus
Susan Brown's research primarily centers on the design and development of a multi-modal ontology of actions. She investigates metaphorical extensions of actions, exploring how these concepts interact within linguistic frameworks. Her work contributes to the understanding of language processing and cognitive representation, reflecting her expertise in computational linguistics and analytics.