Professor Asifa Majid has been recognised by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for contributions to understanding language, culture, and cognition, especially the relationship between language and sensory processing. She is also recognised for contributions to public understanding of science and for strengthening scientific communities.
In her research, Professor Majid investigates the relationship between language, culture, and cognition. She aims to understand which aspects of cognition are universal, which are language or culture specific, and whether our language influences thought. Her research addresses these questions through innovative laboratory experiments, in-depth linguistic studies and field work in diverse cultures.
Now, Professor Majid will be recognised as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.
She is among the 471 scientists, engineers and innovators who have been elected 2024 Fellows for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements throughout their careers.
Professor Majid said about receiving the honour: “I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition. I hope it helps shine a greater light on the unparalleled variety of languages and cultures and their vital role in advancing our scientific understanding of humanity and its place in the world."
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