Dr. Kyle Mahowald

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kyle Mahowald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests focus on Computational Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Quantitative Methods in Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, and Cognitive Science. He teaches various courses related to these subjects, including Computational Linguistics and Computational Methods in Linguistics, emphasizing the intersection of language and technology. Mahowald has a strong focus on how language models can be effectively utilized in understanding linguistic structures and cognitive processes involved in language use. He is engaged in ongoing research that intertwines computational approaches with theoretical insights from cognitive science, aiming to advance the understanding of language processing in both human and artificial systems.

Research Interests

Courses

LIN 389C • Research Computational Linguistics LIN 393 • Computational Methods Linguistics LIN 313 • Language Computers LIN 393 • Language Models: Form/Function LIN 393 • Neural Nets Linguistic Structure

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.