Rate My Professor Scott Schroeder

Scott R. Schroeder is an Associate Professor of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at Hofstra University, within the School of Health Professions and Human Services. He holds the position of Graduate Program Director and was awarded tenure, acknowledging his contributions to teaching, scholarship, and departmental service. Schroeder received his Ph.D. and M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University, where he conducted research as part of the Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Group prior to joining Hofstra.

Schroeder's research expertise lies in language processing and the interplay between language processing and non-linguistic cognition, with particular emphasis on bilingual populations. His investigations explore how bilingualism alters audiovisual perception, theory of mind capabilities, and emotional responses to health threats such as COVID-19. In applied domains, Schroeder examines strategies to mitigate drug name confusion among healthcare professionals, including the effectiveness of pictogram-based prototype drug labels in reducing errors from sound-alike/look-alike medications. This project earned him a sub-grant in 2023 as part of a larger initiative. His publications feature prominently in journals including Frontiers in Communication, Brain Sciences, and Bilingualism: Language and Cognition. Notable works include 'Do Bilinguals Have an Advantage in Theory of Mind? A Meta-Analysis' (2018), 'Language Experience Changes Audiovisual Perception' (2018), 'Bilingualism and COVID-19: Using a Second Language Reduces Emotional Resonance and Perceived Threat of the Virus' (2021), 'How Effectively Do People Remember Voice Disordered Speech? An Investigation of the Serial-Position Curve' (2018), and 'Evaluating Research Transparency and Openness in Bilingualism Studies' (2023). Schroeder's scholarship has amassed over 1,100 citations, underscoring his influence in applied psycholinguistics, cognition, and meta-science within bilingualism research.