Daniel J. Olson

(he/him)

Daniel J. Olson is a Professor of Linguistics and Spanish at Purdue University and the director of the Purdue Bilingualism Lab. His research focuses on bilingualism from both cognitive and social perspectives. His work has appeared in many academic journals (e.g., International Journal of Bilingualism, Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development) and in the media (e.g., Time Magazine, The Multilingual Mamas Podcast). He routinely teaches courses on Bilingualism, Spanish in the U.S., and Language and Code-Switching.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Professor of Linguistics and Spanish, Purdue University
  • 2018–2023
    Associate Professor of Linguistics and Spanish, Purdue University
  • 2012–2018
    Assistant Professor of Lingusitics and Spanish, Purdue University

Education

  • 2012 
    University of Texas, PhD

Contact Daniel for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision