Asst. Teaching Professor of Linguistics at UC San Diego
Director of UCSD's Computational Social Science Program
About Me
I am an Assistant Teaching Professor in the UCSD Linguistics Department, specializing in computational and quantitative approaches to phonetics and language, with secondary interests in natural language processing and the linguistics of memes and the internet broadly. As a teaching professor, undergraduate education is my main focus, and I truly love sharing the simple fact that Language is Incredible with students of all levels. and creating free and open tools and resources which help improve student experiences.
I’m also the Director of UCSD’s Computational Social Science Program. CSS is a program which brings together students and faculty from across campus who combine computational methods with interesting questions in the Social Sciences, and includes an undergraduate minor, an M.S. Program, and a Ph.D Specialization for existing students in affiliated departments.
To learn more about me generally, use the links at the top of the page to get my CV, to learn about my research, or my life. You can also find links to the open resources I’ve created like Online Teaching in the Social Sciences, Using Praat for Linguistic Research, Using Unix for Linguistic Research, A Reference for Course Design, my Github page, and the EnronSent email corpus.
Information for my Students
If you have questions for me about anything related to a course you’re taking from me, first check the syllabus for the class you’re in, then check my frequently asked questions page. I also have compiled a page full of resources for my students, giving you all sorts of resources, on and off campus, which can make your life easier.
If you need something else, I’m here to help! Come to designated office hours, book a meeting at https://wstyler.youcanbook.me, or email me.
CSS-related Inquiries
As Director of the UCSD Computational Social Science Program, I’m happy to talk about anything CSS-related, and can serve as a contact for inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and other interested parties. That said:
- If you’re a potential or current CSS student looking for info about degree progress, classes and electives, adding the minor or specialization, program requirements, or wanting information about the M.S. program, please contact Guadalupe Feria at gferia@ucsd.edu or use the VAC.
For general questions about the program, faculty or student concerns, or other administrative issues, either email me at the address below, or better still, schedule a meeting at https://wstyler.youcanbook.me/.
Advising for Undergraduate Linguistics Majors
As I’ve taken on the CSS directorship, I’m no longer the Undergraduate Faculty Advisor for the UCSD Linguistics Department. So, although I’m happy to talk to students, for general questions about the department or discipline, about linguistics specific classes or paths, or ways to move forward in the field, you’ll want to talk to the current UG Faculty Advisor Michelle Yuan (myuan@ucsd.edu), for speech pathology/SLS contact Marc Garellek (mgarellek@ucsd.edu), or for administrative requests, petitions, or schedule planning, please contact Alycia Randol (linginfo@ling.ucsd.edu).
Contact Information
To book a meeting with me: Use https://wstyler.youcanbook.me/ to book a time
My Zoom Link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/my/wstyler
My Campus Office: AP&M Building 4151 (Plus Code: 8544VQH5+MM5)
Email: wstyler@ucsd.edu
Pronouns: he/him
Phone and Mailing Address: By request
I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on unceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation.