Dr. Ola Ozernov Palchik

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Biography

Ola Ozernov-Palchik is a Research Assistant Professor at Boston University in the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. She is also a core faculty member in the AI & Education Initiative and a research scientist at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research. Her multi-disciplinary research focuses on cognitive neuroscience concerning language and literacy development, with a strong emphasis on translational work aimed at advancing student learning and promoting educational equity. Recent research efforts have included the development of an AI-based approach to literacy that offers personalized educational tools to support children's vocabulary development. She investigates the neurocognitive aspects of reading comprehension in children, specifically those with dyslexia, by employing advanced neuroimaging techniques to study language processing. In addition to her laboratory work, she is dedicated to addressing educational disparities through innovative technologies designed to improve reading outcomes among young learners. With a dual focus on academic rigor and practical application, her work seeks to enhance the lives of students by adapting educational content to meet individual needs through the use of AI tools and methodologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.