PEOPLE

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 :) 

Lana Isabel Abad is a second-year undergraduate student at UCI pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She is interested in neuropsychology, particularly curious about the underpinnings of brain injuries and cognitive disorders. She hopes to conduct cross-cultural research in this field in the future. In her free time, she dances with UCI's Kaba Modern dance team, and enjoys crocheting, reading, and binging TV shows with her roommates. 

Madison Leingang is a second-year Psych BS major. She is interested in the cognitive development of children and the intersection of psychology and law and has hopes of going to grad school. In her free time, she can be found reading, watching bad reality TV, or looking at pictures of her family dog. 

I am a third-year undergraduate student at UCI pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am particularly interested in Developmental Psychology and how one's environment and other social influences impact their life trajectories. I love working with children and in the future, I hope to pursue a career in helping children and adolescents from underrepresented population. In my free time, I like catching up with my friends and family, listening to music and watching pretty sunsets. 

Ellen Widjaja is a third year undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Psychology. She is interested in neuropsychology, specifically brain disorders and its effects on behavior, and hopes to go to graduate school in the near future. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and trying out new cafes and restaurants.

Lezly is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She is interested in how children who stem from a multicultural background differ from their mono-cultural counterparts and the developmental effects of clashing cultures on children's cognitive and esteem development. In her free time, she enjoys journaling, listening to music, and building 3D puzzles.

Divya Modgil is currently pursuing a B.S in psychology and a B.A in education. She aspires to combine the two interests to specialize in doing assessments/therapy with special education students from low SES background.

Samantha Yeung is a first-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. She is interested in the psychological field of development and specifically how children acquire language. She enjoys working with children and hopes to continue to do so after she graduates. During her free time, she loves to listen to music, watch the San Francisco Giants, and explore new boba spots.

Michelle is a third-year undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with a minor in Psychological Sciences. She is hoping to learn more about the field of psychology, specifically the sector of social psychology. She also wants to incorporate her psychology and business knowledge into her future career. Some things Michelle enjoys doing are going to the gym, listening to music, and doing anything spontaneous with friends outside of the house!

Diya is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing her B.S. in Cognitive Sciences at UCI. Diya is interested in how early life experiences shape children's worldview and how their experiences with bi/multilingualism affect social cognition. Her current interests are writing poetry, watching thriller shows, and listening to music 24/7.

Celeste is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology. She is deeply interested in how childhood experiences and mental health disorders shape an individual’s worldview, perceptions of success, and sense of self-achievement. Her focus also extends to understanding the influence of familial relationships and cultural practices on mental health, particularly within underrepresented groups. She is especially curious about interventions that can promote positive outcomes in at-risk youth and seeks to explore how early exposure to stressors affects biological markers of aging and overall health later in life. In her spare time, Celeste enjoys reading, trying out new coffee shops, rewatching Pride and Prejudice, and hiking.

Clara is a second-year currently pursuing her B.A. in Psychological Science at UCI. She is interested in developmental psychology, specifically how children’s behavior develops, and hopes to become a pediatric occupational therapist in the future. In her free time, she dances with UCI’s MCIA dance team and loves trying new food and matcha places with friends.

Maya is a second year undergraduate student at UCI, currently pursuing her Bachelors in both Psychological Sciences and International Studies. She has a particular interest in how a research based approach to understanding social issues can affect human world views and opinions. In the future, she hopes to conduct cross-cultural research, with a focus in the developmental and social branches of psychology.

William is a 4th year Psych B.S major interested in studying learning, development, and education. He is interested in research regarding the long term cognitive development of children from different cultures and backgrounds and hopes to go to grad school in the future. In his free time he enjoys listening to music, making coffee, and watching shows.