Michael Frank
PhD
Michael Frank
PhD
Dr. Michael C. Frank, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University, where he directs the Stanford Language and Cognition Lab. A developmental psychologist and cognitive scientist, Dr. Frank studies how children learn language, how they communicate with others, and how their understanding of the world unfolds through interaction.
His research combines experimental and computational methods with large-scale, cross-linguistic studies to investigate the fundamental building blocks of early language development. He is especially known for creating Wordbank, a global, open-access repository of vocabulary data from children learning dozens of different languages.
Dr. Frank’s commitment to open science, rigorous methodology, and international collaboration has made him a leader in the field. His work offers valuable insights for speech-language pathologists working with young children, bilingual learners, and families navigating diverse developmental pathways. Unlimited
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