Dr. Adam Meyers

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Biography

Adam Meyers is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Computer Science at New York University. He holds a B.A. in Literature from the State University of New York at Purchase, an M.A. in Linguistics, and a Ph.D. in Linguistics, both from New York University. His research interests include Computational Lexicography, particularly Comlex Syntax and Nomlex, as well as Predicate Argument Structure involving GLARF and NomBank. He has played a crucial role in several annotation initiatives, including the Annotation Compatibility Working Group and Content Linguistic Annotation: Standards Practices (CLASP). Adam has been actively teaching various subjects related to Natural Language Processing and Data Science at NYU, with a teaching career extending since 2015. He has also held positions at Montclair State University and has been involved in various professional services, including being a co-chair for the ACL Special Interest Group on Annotation. Through his academic and professional endeavors, Adam has significantly contributed to the fields of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing, advising numerous doctoral candidates and participating in various academic committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

1993-01-01 — Present

New York University, Department of Computer Science • New York, NY

Involved in teaching and research in the field of Computer Science, focusing on Natural Language Processing.

Adjunct Professor

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Montclair State University, Linguistics Department • Montclair, NJ

Taught courses in Computational Linguistics.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 1996-05-01

New York University, Linguistics Department • New York, NY

Taught graduate-level courses in Syntax.

Courses

Introduction to Natural Language Processing Programming Tools Computational Linguistics Syntax

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.