Lab Members

I am an assistant professor of psychology at University of Oregon. I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa in Social Psychology. Born and raised in Hawai‘i, I became interested in how racial diversity impacts how we deal with race. As a multiracial individual who has lived in Hawai‘i, Toronto, Washington, and now Oregon, I am interested in how our identity interacts with our context. Outside of the lab you can find me and my partner biking around town with our dog El. Always looking for the next best thing to eat and drink! My hobbies include cooking, reviewing instant ramens, board games, and trash reality TV.

I am a fourth-year PhD student within the Social-Personality area of the University of Oregon’s Psychology Doctoral Program. I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida, where I also worked as a Research Associate in USF’s Judgment and Decision Making Lab. I also hold degrees in business, and design. Having been  born within  and raised in various parts of the U.S. along with strong ties to my Caribbean heritage, I am interested and the ways in which language, communication, social meaning, and context inform our cognitive and perceptual processing of diversity, and related social issues. Outside of the lab, I enjoy quality time with family, cultural events, art and science museums, designing and creating in various mediums, learning music theory as well as improvisation, sports, strength training, and reading about history, philosophy, politics, law, and the sciences.

I am a doctoral student at University of Oregon. I received a B.A in Psychology and Cultural Studies from Indiana University Bloomington. Outside of school I enjoy traveling, cooking, and learning different languages. I am interested in how culture and context affect perceptions of racial diversity.

I am a third-year PhD student in the DSC lab at the University of Oregon’s Psychology Department. I received a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Cornell University. As a person who occupies multiple minoritized identities, I am interested in how the intersection of various minority identities changes how one understands themselves and their relationships with others. I explore topics such as critical consciousness, identity salience in multiple minority individuals, and multiracial identity formation. Outside of school, I love to cook, dance, be bad at crafts, and watch movies with homemade popcorn.

I am a fourth-year student at UO majoring in Psychology. I am interested in research on women of color, particularly understanding how race and gender shape perceptions and stereotypes, and how these factors influence the way people process, perceive, and remember others. In my free time I like hanging out with friends, attempting to crochet new hats, and finding the next best place to get food.

I’m a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Ethnic Studies and Queer Studies. My research interests focus on understanding the foundations of psychological mental health care systems and exploring ways to make them more accessible and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking, playing music and singing, spending time in nature, watching cartoons, and staying involved in community volunteering and engagement.

I'm a third-year student at UO majoring in Biochemistry and Human Physiology with minors in Psychology and Criminology. I've always been conscious about making friends, and a large part of that process is understanding how people think. Having observed the large impact of racial identity on making connections across groups, I'm particularly interested in how racial identities impact our social behaviors and our interactions within peer relationships. In my free time, I enjoy bouldering, drawing, and eating (not cooking).

I'm a fourth-year student at UO pursuing a B.S. In Psychology with a minor in Business Administration. As a Vietnamese American, I'm interested in how culture, identity, and our environment shape how we see ourselves and others. I’m especially interested in racial diversity and social cognition, and how we can use data to better understand these processes. Outside of school, I enjoy baking, exploring new places, and playing games on my PC

I’m a third-year student at the University of Oregon pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies. My research interests focus on understanding how perception and racial bias influences decision-making, especially within the context of the legal system. Outside of working in the lab, I enjoy playing music, climbing, and spending time with friends.

I’m a third year student working towards my B.S. Psychology degree here at the University of Oregon. My primary research interests include suicidality, general psychopathology, behaviorism, intersectionality, and stereotyping. Other interests and hobbies of mine include dog sports/training, caring for my reptiles, videogames, or chatting online. I also play flute in the Oregon Marching Band!

I’m a fourth‑year Psychology major at the University of Oregon, minoring in Philosophy, with my academic interests sitting right at the intersection of cognition and social interaction. I’m especially drawn to the ways people think, remember, and relate to one another and how those processes are shaped. Whether it is by identity, environment, and/or lived experience. My research background comes from my work in the Memory, Attention, & Individual Differences (MAID) Lab, where I learned the basics of how to run participants & collect data related to response times & other cognitive functions. A lot of my hands‑on experience has come from working directly with children; first at Silver Linings, an ABA program, and later at the Sophia Rogers Lab School. Much of that work involved one‑on‑one interactions with “kiddos” I saw myself in. Those relationships pushed me to think more deeply about the roots of certain developmental and behavioral challenges, especially in communities that are historically minoritized or misunderstood. Outside the lab, I serve as the Psychology Major Representative to ASUO, which has given me a broader view of how student experiences, academic structures, and community needs intersect. All of these things have come together to shape my perspective. This perspective continues to shape the questions I ask and the kind of researcher/psychologist I hope to become! Across all of these roles, I’m motivated by understanding people not just as data points, but as whole individuals shaped by context, culture, and history. My long‑term goal is to contribute to research that goes beyond describing differences but helps create more equitable and compassionate systems of care. Thank you to DSC for the opportunity!

I am a second-year pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in music. I was born and raised in Arizona for my whole life until I wanted to try something different after high school. So, I moved to Oregon and began attending the UO and have since found my research interests in Diversity Science and intraminority solidarity. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, noodling on my guitar, drawing, and watching sports like football or baseball.

Galadriel's favorite things to do are snoozing, playing with toys, and walks. She can be bribed with a nice treat!

El is a key part of the lab culture and brings joy to the lab members every time she comes in!

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