RESUME
Let's make an impact together.
I am currently open to exciting opportunities in a number of cities or remote. Please let me know if you have questions about my educational or professional background, experiences, or interests.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University
PhD, Cognitive Psychology
2022-2027 (expected)
Macalester
College
B.A., summa cum laude
2016-2020
Majors: Psychology (with honors), Asian Studies, Chinese
Peking
University
Study abroad
Fall 2018
EXPERIENCE
Sustainability and Social Cognition Lab
Northeastern University
PhD Researcher (2022-present)
Supervisor: Dr. Sara Constantino
PhilLab
Dartmouth College
Research Affiliate (2022-present)
Lab Manager (2020-2022)
Supervisor: Dr. Jonathan Phillips
Promoting Teen Attachment and Development Lab
University of Minnesota
Research Coordinator (2020-2022)
Supervisor: Dr. Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel
iLab
Macalester College
Lab Manager (2019-2020)
Research Assistant (2017-2019)
Supervisor: Dr. Brooke Lea
Morality and Social Cognition Lab
Macalester College
Research Assistant (2019-2020)
Supervisor: Dr. Steve Guglielmo
Social Interaction Lab
University of Minnesota
Research Assistant (2019)
Supervisor: Dr. Jeff Simpson
Social and Moral Cognition Lab
Columbia University
Research Assistant (2018)
Supervisor: Dr. Larisa Heiphetz
Social Neuroscience Lab
New York University
Research Assistant (2018)
Supervisor: Dr. David Amodio
Social Cognitive and Neural Sciences Lab
New York University
Research Assistant (2018)
Supervisor: Dr. Jon Freeman
TEACHING
Social Psychology
Teaching Assistant (2023)
Intro to Statistics: lab on eye-tracking statistics
Teaching Assistant (2019, 2020)
Cognitive Psychology First Year Course
Teaching Assistant (2019)
SKILLS
Programming
Qualtrics; Python; Javascript; jsPsych; Java; Experiment Builder; REDCap; SQL; Testable; Prolific; Mechanical Turk; Cloud Research.
Data processing/analysis
R; SPSS; Excel; Data Viewer; EEGLAB; Neuroscan; EyeLink 1000; statistical analysis skills.
Computer
Open Science Framework (OSF); OnCore; strong research and writing skills.
Certificates
CITI certified at New York University, Columbia University, Northeastern University, University of Minnesota, and Dartmouth College; fMRI level one certified at NYU; HIPPA and research ethics trained.
Languages
English and Mandarin.
FUNDING AND HONORS
2022-2027: Graduate Research Assistantship at Northeastern University ($41,000/year).
2022: College of Science Travel Grant at Northeastern University ($350).
2022: PhD Network Travel Grant at Northeastern University ($500).
2020: Honors recognition from the Macalester Psychology Department.
2019: Member of the Psi Chi Honor Society.
2016-2020: Dean’s List all semesters at Macalester College.
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