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My PhD dissertation research focuses on the linguistic landscape of Jackson Heights, a diverse neighborhood in Queens, New York, where I examine the use of Tibetan in Jackson Heights and the contexts in which it is present. I use both quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the linguistic signs and symbols in public spaces and how they relate to the linguistic practices and attitudes of Tibetan-speaking residents. My goal is to critically examine the depth of linguistic diversity of this area, understand who is served by it and who is not, and compare this with the day-to-day language practices and challenges of people who contribute to New York's diverse image.As a WAC Fellow at Queens College and a PhD candidate in Linguistics at The Graduate Center, CUNY, I have more than four years of experience in conducting original research, writing, and editing academic papers, and teaching undergraduate courses in linguistics. I am passionate about languages and how they shape and reflect social and cultural identities, especially in multilingual contexts.