Lera Boroditsky
American psychologist
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Summary
Lera Boroditsky was born on May 8, 1976[1], in Minsk[2]. She has worked as a psychologist[3], cognitive scientist[4], and professor[5]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,099 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Belarus[7]
- Country of citizenship: Belarus[8]
- Employer: University of California, San Diego[9]
- Educated at: Stanford University[10], Northwestern University[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Family name: Boroditsky[13]
- Given name: Lera[14]
- Official website: http://lera.ucsd.edu[15], https://lera.ucsd.edu[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[18]
- Writing language: English[19]
- Social media followers: 18,238[20], 16,963[21], 20,883[22], 21,295[23]
Why It Matters
Lera Boroditsky has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Lera Boroditsky born?
Lera Boroditsky was born in Minsk[2].
What did Lera Boroditsky do for work?
Lera Boroditsky worked as a psychologist[3], cognitive scientist[4], and professor[5].
Where did Lera Boroditsky go to school?
Lera Boroditsky was educated at Stanford University[10] and Northwestern University[11].