Education
Ph.D, Linguistics, University of Washington, Dissertation: Endangered languages, technology and learning: A Yakama/Yakima Sahaptin case study. 2016
M.A., Linguistics, University of Washington, Thesis: Indigenous Language Education in Washington State: Facts, attitudes and vitality. 2010 
B.A., Major: Linguistics, Minors: TESOL, Latin, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 2006 (Cum Laude)
Publications
Aoki, M., Hugo, R., Trapani, V. & B. Yaden (In Press). A creative and collaborative approach to introducing the Seal of Biliteracy in Higher Ed – case studies. In Davin, K. & A. Heineke (Eds.), The Seal of Biliteracy in Higher Education.
Aoki, M., Hugo, R., Trapani, V. & B. Yaden (2024). Languages Without Borders: Promoting equitable access to language education. In Uebel, E., Kraemer, A., & L. Giupponi (Eds.), Sharing LCTLs in Higher Education. Routledge.
Majors, R., Hugo, R. & P. Aoki (2021). Digital Media Management, Archiving, and Production: How Language Centers Can Find More Ways to Support Learning via Media. IALLT Language Center Handbook 2021.
Hugo, R. (2019). Indigenous language revitalization in the Pacific Northwest. In K. Denham (Ed.), Northwest Voices. Oregon State University Press.
Hugo, R. (2015). Judging Formulaic Language: Training, Linguistics and Judging the Judgments. University of Washington Working Papers in Linguistics (UWWPL). Volume 33.
Hugo, R. (2015). Language Attitudes of Non-Indigenous Individuals Residing Near an Indigenous Community in Washington State. University of Washington Working Papers in Linguistics (UWWPL). Volume 33.
Hugo, R. (2015). Constructing online language learning content archives for under resourced language communities. University of Washington Working Papers in Linguistics (UWWPL). Volume 33.
Hugo, R. (2014). Immediate applications and long-term considerations for endangered languages, technology and learning. In M. Jones (Ed.), Endangered Languages and New Technologies (pp. 95-110). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Furman R., Loya M.A., Jones S., Hugo R. (2013). The paucity of social workers prepared to work with Latino populations. Smith College Studies in Social Work, Volume 83, Issue 2-3, 170-184.
Hugo, R. (2013). One corner of the world: Aboriginal Language Education in Washington State. Languages Victoria, Volume 17, Issue 1, 51-53.
Presentations (selected)
2024. (Co-presented with H. Liu & R. Quiles) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the University Language Classroom. Equitable, Just, and Inclusive Practices in Language Education, Rice University, Houston.
2024. (Co-presented with J. Beyer & R. Quiles) Decrypting Russian: Area Studies & Language Learning in Cybersecurity Curricula and Programs. The 30th Annual Northwest Regional Conference for Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies, University of Washington. Seattle.
2024. Rethinking Large-Scale OER Development for LCTLs by Facilitating Interconnected Modular Lesson Creation. PNCFL 2024 Conference, University of Washington. Seattle.
2024. (Co-presented with E. Won) Teaching Korean for Heritage Learners through Cybersecurity. PNCFL 2024 Conference, University of Washington. Seattle.
2024. (Co-presented with P. Aoki) The Northwest Association for Language Learning Technologies (NWALLT). PNCFL 2024 Conference, University of Washington. Seattle.
2024. (Co-presented with M. Aoki & B. Yaden) A Creative and Collaborative Approach to Introducing the Seal of Biliteracy in Higher Ed – Case Studies. PNCFL 2024 Conference, University of Washington. Seattle.
2024. (Co-presented with M. Aoki & B. Yaden) Languages Without Borders: Promoting Equitable Access to Language Education. PNCFL 2024 Conference, University of Washington. Seattle.
2024. (Co-presented with D. Treacy) OER: ASL Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Career Opportunities. 2024 Language OER Conference, University of Kansas. Online, February.
2023. (Chair) Roundtable: Challenges of Teaching Small-Enrollment REECAS Languages at the University of Washington. The 29th Annual Northwest Regional Conference for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies. Seattle, April.
2023. Cybersecurity and Language Education Hugo, International Association for Language Learning Technology Conference 2023, New Orleans (Hybrid), LA, June.
2023. (Co-presented with M.A. Aoki, B. Yaden, and V. Trapani) The Languages Without Borders Project Update, PNCFL, (Online) February.
2021. (Co-presented with P. Aoki and E. Viana da Silva) Teaching Language Through Cybersecurity. International Association for Language Learning Technology. Online, June.
2021. (Co-presented with P. Aoki and B. Yaden) Language Learning Center Innovations. Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium. Online, June.
2019. Negotiating and Managing Rapid Online course Development for Less Commonly Taught Languages. International Association for Language Learning Technology. University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, June.
2018. (Co-presented with P. Aoki) The Role of Language Centers at Institutions with Increasing Centralized Technology services. WAFLT-COFLT Fall Conference 2018, Portland, OR, October.
2017. Future Directions for Lexical Learning and Assessment Applications. International Association for Language Learning Technology. Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, June.
2015. Bias and the consistency and reliability of formulaic language judgments. Northwest Linguistics Conference. University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, April.
2015. An individual scaled instrument for facilitating interviews on language attitudes regarding indigenous language education. American Association for Applied Linguistics. Toronto, ONT, March.
2012. Immediate applications and long-term considerations for indigenous languages, technology and learning: more than flashcards on the iPad. Language Endangerment: Methodologies and New Challenges. Cambridge University, UK, July.
2011. (Co-presented with M. Anciaux-Aoki.) Mapping Indigenous Language Education in Washington State. Washington Association of Foreign Language Teaching Conference. Pasco, WA, October.
2011. Indigenous Language Education in Washington State: Facts, Attitudes, and Vitality. 18th Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, May.
2009. Moroccan Arabic NPIs and Minimalism. Northwest Linguistics Conference. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, April.
Panel participation
2023. (Panel Chair) Roundtable: Challenges of Teaching Small Enrollment REECAS Languages at the University of Washington, The 29th Annual Northwest Conference for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, April.
2019. Traditional Culture, Modern Tech. Humanities Washington, Yakima, WA, November.
2013. Technology Resources Panel: Dictionary preview and innovative resources for teaching. 4th Annual Lushootseed Language Conference. Seattle University, Seattle, WA, April.
Book Reviews
Hugo, R. (2008). [Review of the book Ad Infinitum: A Biography of Latin, by N. Ostler]. Amphora, Vol 7.2, Fall, 20-21.
Professional Service (selected)
Board member, UW Professional Staff Organization, 2024 – present
Council member, International Association for Language Learning Technology, 2022 – present
Board member, Washington Association for Language Teaching, 2022 – present
Committee member, World Language Advisory Committee, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), 2021 – present
Steering committee member, UW Linguistic Bias Working Group, 2020 – present
Co-founder and Team member, Languages Without Borders project, 2019 – present
Committee member, Mapping and Enhancing Language Learning (MELL) in Washington State Steering Committee, 2019 – present
Committee member, Committee on Multilingual Teaching, Research and Learning (CMTRL), University of Washington, 2019 – present
Committee member, Teaching and Learning Technology Oversight Committee, University of Washington, 2012 – 2021
GPSS Representative, Faculty Council on Teaching and Learning, University of Washington, 2014
Committee member, State Legislative Steering Committee, Graduate and Professional Student Senate, 2013-2014
Committee member, Government Relations Committee, University of Washington, 2012-2013
Committee member, Humanities Web Advisory Committee, University of Washington, 2011-2012
Advisory board member, Jackson School Journal, University of Washington, 2011-2014
GPSS representative, English Language Proficiency Task Force, University of Washington, 2010-2012
Professional Memberships (selected)
Co-President, Northwest Association for Language Learning Technologies, 2016 – present
Member, International Association for Language Learning Technology, 2017 – present
Member, Washington Association for Language Teaching, 2010 – present
Senator, GPSS (representing the Linguistics Department), University of Washington, 2007 – 2013
President, Linguistics Society of UW, University of Washington, 2008 – 2010
Awards
Washington Association for Language Teaching, Continued Distinguished Service Award, 2024
UW, Excellence in Linguistic Research Graduate Award, 2015
UW, Top Scholar Award Recipient, 2007-2008
Certifications
TESOL: ESL/EFL Certificate, WWU, Woodring College of Education
Archaeology Summer Intensive, University of Malta, 2004 (Tas-Silg)