Jared Novick is a Professor in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, where he studies how people understand language as it unfolds in real time. His research examines the cognitive and neural systems that support this process, focusing in particular on how domain-general mechanisms like cognitive control and attention interact with language-specific operations. Using methodologies such as eye-tracking, EEG, and fMRI, Dr. Novick and his collaborators have shown that these systems contribute to resolving ambiguities in language—enabling listeners and readers to adjust their interpretations in the face of unexpected or conflicting information. This work has important implications for understanding communication challenges in clinical populations with executive function deficits, as well as for informing bilingual education practices. For example, recent findings suggest that code-switching can enhance attention and memory for linguistic input, challenging assumptions about its costs and pointing toward the prospect of more effective approaches to learning.

In addition to his research, Dr. Novick is actively involved in teaching, mentorship, and academic leadership. He teaches courses on psycholinguistics and scientific literacy, and works closely with students at all levels through classroom instruction and research advising. He also co-directs the department’s honors program and serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies, where he helps shape curriculum, support student development, and foster inclusive learning environments.

 

Areas of Interest

  • Psycholinguistics; Bilingualism; Cognitive Control; Neuroscience
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Personal Website
https://sites.google.com/site/jaredmnovick/

Degrees

  • Ph.D
    Cognitive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
  • A.M.
    Cognitive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A.
    Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester
Course Name Course Title Semester Syllabus
HESP468H Professional Development in Research and Academia; Honors Seminar: Professional Development Fall 2022
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Spring 2022
HESP818C Seminar in Language Processing; Seminar in Psycholinguistics Spring 2021
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Spring 2021
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2020
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Fall 2020
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Spring 2020
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2019
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Fall 2019
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Spring 2019
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2018
HESP214 The Research Behind Headlines on Words, Thought, and Behavior Fall 2018
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2017
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Spring 2017
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2016 Syllabus
HESP818C Seminar in Language Processing; Seminar in Psycholinguistics Spring 2016
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2015 Syllabus
HESP300 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Fall 2014
Course Name Course Title Semester Syllabus
HESP468H Professional Development in Research and Academia; Honors Seminar: Professional Development Fall 2024
HESP468H Professional Development in Research and Academia; Honors Seminar: Professional Development Spring 2022
  • Campus
    Faculty Member, Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
  • Campus
    Faculty Member, Maryland Language Science Center
  • Professional
    Fellow of the Psychonomics Society
  • Campus
    Co-Director, PhD Program in Hearing and Speech Sciences
  • Professional
    Director of Undergraduate Studies

Current Students

Former Students

  • Erika Hussey
  • Susan Teubner-Rhodes
  • Rachel Adler
  • Zoe Ovans
  • Zach Maher
  • Lauren (Ren) Salig
  • Nina Hsu (postdoc)
  • Tal Ness (postdoc)
Jared Novick
Lefrak Hall, 2120
Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
Phone
(301) 405-1288
Email
jnovick1 [at] umd.edu