PEOPLE

Vivian Nguyen is an undergraduate student studying for a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is interested in studying child development, particularly how children are able to acquire social behaviors and learn about the world. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology to eventually become a Marriage and Family therapist.

Jasmine is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She is looking forward to gaining knowledge as a researcher and experiencing hands-on the growth of developmental and cognitive sciences. She has worked with children for a good chunk of her college career, and is excited to be back at it again. In her free time, she likes hanging around her dog, practicing piano, and playing games with her friends.

Cassidy Wong is an undergraduate at UCI pursuing a BS degree in Cognitive Sciences on a Pre-Med track. She is interested in behavioral development and neuroscience. With a prospective career in pediatrics, she aims to intertwine the disciplines of biology and cognitive science to elevate healthcare experiences within the medical field. In her free time, she enjoys running, cooking, and hammocking with friends.

Jessie is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is interested in neuropsychology, particularly conditions that can interfere with one’s social cognition. After graduating, she wants to continue her education at graduate school and study cognitive neuroscience. When she’s not busy, she likes to draw, play Animal Crossing, and spend time with her dogs.

Umiemah Farrukh is an undergraduate at UCLA, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has previous research experience and is particularly interested in how an individual's childhood experiences shape them and their mental health. She is very excited to be working at the DoSC Lab this summer. Upon completion of her BA and progessive master's, Umiemah will be applying to grad school to pursue a health-related career. In her free time Umiemah loves writing poetry, making art, and trying out new coffee shops in LA! 

Sophia Tong is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Sciences. She is very interested in developmental and behavioral psychology as well as how public health factors can influence child development. After graduating Sophia plans on attending graduate school to further pursue her studies in public health and psychology. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, dancing, and watching sitcoms.

Lizbeth Romero is a third year undergraduate student at UCI pursuing a BS degree in Psychology. She is interested in human decision making as well as cognition and perception. After graduation her goal is to pursue a master’s in Human Factors or I/O Psychology. In her free time she enjoys reading, listening to music and hanging out with friends. 

Kiana Gee is a second-year undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Cognitive Science. She enjoys studying developmental cognition and language acquisition, and she especially loves working with children. In the future she hopes to continue her work with children and further her studies in graduate school. During her free time, she enjoys listening to and playing music, drawing, and spending time with friends and family.

Hannah Gonzales is a 4th-year transfer student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in neuropsychology and brain disorders. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience and hopes to do research on understanding mental illnesses in the future. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym and napping with her cat Tuna :)

Eli is an undergraduate pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biological Science. She is interested in neuropsychology and cognitive science, she hopes to continue her studies of these topics in graduate school. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, baking, and hunting around Irvine for new coffee shops :)

Rae is pursuing a double major with a B.A. in Psychological Sciences and a B.A. in Criminal Law and Society with a Minor in Sociology. She plans to pursue higher education, specifically her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and work with the Department of Defense to change mental health policies within the military. She enjoys cooking, baking, and learning Japanese in her free time. Rae is excited to be working with the DoSC Lab!

Audrey Lagrisola is a third year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in cognitive development and how nature vs. nurture plays a part in this process. In the future she hopes to further her understanding of people and the brain in graduate school. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, trying new foods, and napping. 

Tati is an undergraduate student pursuing her B.S. in psychology. She is particularly interested in how childhood experiences and mental disorders may affect one's understanding of the social world. She loves working with children and is excited to learn more about cognitive science through a more hands-on approach. In her free time, she enjoys singing along to music, going on walks, and trying new foods :) 

Elizabeth is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is interested in studying the development of prosocial behaviors along with the impacts of technology and social media. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, sewing, and spending time with friends :)