Her research through the Cognition of Second Language Acquisition (CogSLA) laboratory examines the linguistic and cognitive processes underlying late-learned second language acquisition using a set of complementary behavioral (e.g., accuracy on spoken language tasks) and electrophysiological (event-related potentials, ERPs) approaches. She enjoys teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Hispanic linguistics and cognitive psychology as well as working one-on-one with students in research endeavors. As a Teaching Scholar, she is focused on creating active learning environments that engage students in research-based projects that are relevant to students' learning goals.