Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ

Linguistic majors Emmalyn NonoÌýand Sean Gibbons have been selected for the 2026 Department of Linguistics David Rood Award. ThisÌýscholarship recognizes a continuing student in the department who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and potential for further success in linguistics, for use in their final year of study. The scholarship is named in honor of Professor David Rood, who retired in 2016 after 48 years of teaching at CU, and was especially known for his advocacy and support of students. Both studentsÌýwill be recognized at the LinguisticsÌýDepartment Commencement Ceremony on May 2.ÌýCongratulations, Emmalyn and Sean!Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Emmalyn Nono is currently pursuing a triple major in Linguistics, Neuroscience, and Chinese. Her research interests include speech production and the neural mechanisms and cultural influences underlying syntax. Emmalyn’s ultimate goal is to produce clinically and culturally relevant research that furthers her commitment to increasing the accessibility of communication and education. Beyond her time in Linguistics, Emmalyn serves as a Senior Resident Advisor, works as a Learning Assistant in CU’s Department of Chemistry, and can most often be found studying or, on rare occasions, catching up on a nap.Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Sean Gibbons was born and raised in Denver, growing up on his parent's CD's of Widespread Panic and weekend camping trips. He truly treasures the community he has found in the Linguistics department at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder that makes Colorado feel even more like home. Sean is incredibly grateful for the instruction he has received from all of my professors and beyond for their continued support in my academic career.ÌýÌýÌý