Dr. Susan Gelman
Heinz Werner Distinguished University Professor
Professor of Psychology and Linguistics
University of Michigan
Kalina McNeil
Lab Coordinator
Kalina received her BPhil in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023 where she worked in a cognitive development lab studying children’s math learning. She is interested in how children learn about science and STEM, especially in informal environments. As a child, she wanted to be a veterinarian, and her favorite books were the Percy Jackson series.
Lab Coordinator
Kalina received her BPhil in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023 where she worked in a cognitive development lab studying children’s math learning. She is interested in how children learn about science and STEM, especially in informal environments. As a child, she wanted to be a veterinarian, and her favorite books were the Percy Jackson series.
Emory Richardson
Postdoctoral Researcher
Emory is interested in the commonsense intuitions that guide how individuals learn with and from their social networks, particularly how these intuitions develop in early childhood. His current research compares children’s reasoning about the transmission of biological contagions and their reasoning about the transmission of beliefs and behaviors. He received his PhD, MS, and MA from Yale, an MA from the University of Chicago, and his BA from St. John’s College. As a child, he wanted to be an architect or a historian. Some of his favorite books were Frog and Toad and The Bears of Blue River.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Emory is interested in the commonsense intuitions that guide how individuals learn with and from their social networks, particularly how these intuitions develop in early childhood. His current research compares children’s reasoning about the transmission of biological contagions and their reasoning about the transmission of beliefs and behaviors. He received his PhD, MS, and MA from Yale, an MA from the University of Chicago, and his BA from St. John’s College. As a child, he wanted to be an architect or a historian. Some of his favorite books were Frog and Toad and The Bears of Blue River.
Chelsea McGhee
Graduate Student
Chelsea holds BAs in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Penn State University. They are currently a PhD candidate in UMich’s joint program for Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies. Their research tends to center on social binaries (the gender binary, queer/straight binary, mind-body binaries). They are specifically invested in demonstrating why binaries are problematic and showcasing the beautiful ways that people subvert them. At the heart of this work is a deep investment in queer well-being and embodiment, specifically for trans and non-binary folk. As a child, Chelsea wanted to be both an artist and a forensic scientist. Their favorite book was Eve Bunting’s In the Haunted House.
Graduate Student
Chelsea holds BAs in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Penn State University. They are currently a PhD candidate in UMich’s joint program for Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies. Their research tends to center on social binaries (the gender binary, queer/straight binary, mind-body binaries). They are specifically invested in demonstrating why binaries are problematic and showcasing the beautiful ways that people subvert them. At the heart of this work is a deep investment in queer well-being and embodiment, specifically for trans and non-binary folk. As a child, Chelsea wanted to be both an artist and a forensic scientist. Their favorite book was Eve Bunting’s In the Haunted House.
Ella Simmons
Graduate Student
Ella received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley in 2019. She is now a graduate student in Developmental Psychology interested in examining how children learn about the world around them, and how they organize the information they uncover. When she was younger she wanted to be a student for the rest of her life. Her favorite book as a child was Good Night, Gorilla.
Graduate Student
Ella received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley in 2019. She is now a graduate student in Developmental Psychology interested in examining how children learn about the world around them, and how they organize the information they uncover. When she was younger she wanted to be a student for the rest of her life. Her favorite book as a child was Good Night, Gorilla.
Emma Gross
Graduate Student
Emma received her B.A. in English and Medieval Studies from Wesleyan University and her MSW from Simmons University. She is now pursuing her doctorate in Developmental Psychology and Social Work. She is interested in learning about essentialism and gender identity development, and factors contributing to understanding and acceptance or rejection of gender nonconformity, particularly in families. Prior to her doctoral studies, Emma practiced social work with low-income, and LGBTQ clients in New York City and Rhode Island.
As a child she wanted to be an artist, and one of her favorite books was King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub.
Graduate Student
Emma received her B.A. in English and Medieval Studies from Wesleyan University and her MSW from Simmons University. She is now pursuing her doctorate in Developmental Psychology and Social Work. She is interested in learning about essentialism and gender identity development, and factors contributing to understanding and acceptance or rejection of gender nonconformity, particularly in families. Prior to her doctoral studies, Emma practiced social work with low-income, and LGBTQ clients in New York City and Rhode Island.
As a child she wanted to be an artist, and one of her favorite books was King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub.
Solangel Troncoso
Graduate Student
Solangel Troncoso received her B.A. in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. She is a graduate student in the joint Psychology and Women’s Studies PhD program. She is interested in gender concepts and development, specifically in the context of Latino families. When Solangel was young, she wanted to be a lawyer, and she currently loves watching sitcoms such as The Good Place and Superstore.
Graduate Student
Solangel Troncoso received her B.A. in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. She is a graduate student in the joint Psychology and Women’s Studies PhD program. She is interested in gender concepts and development, specifically in the context of Latino families. When Solangel was young, she wanted to be a lawyer, and she currently loves watching sitcoms such as The Good Place and Superstore.
Valerie Umscheid
Graduate Student
Valerie received her B.A. in Cognitive Science and Educational Studies from Carleton College. She is interested in how children use language to better understand their social and educational worlds. As a child, Valerie wanted to be a marine biologist and she loved the books The Kissing Hand (by Audrey Penn), Mole’s Hill (by Lois Ehlert), and The Bird, the Monkey, and the Snake in the Jungle (by Kate Banks and Tomek Bogacki).
Graduate Student
Valerie received her B.A. in Cognitive Science and Educational Studies from Carleton College. She is interested in how children use language to better understand their social and educational worlds. As a child, Valerie wanted to be a marine biologist and she loved the books The Kissing Hand (by Audrey Penn), Mole’s Hill (by Lois Ehlert), and The Bird, the Monkey, and the Snake in the Jungle (by Kate Banks and Tomek Bogacki).
Lester Mejia Gomez
Graduate Student
Lester received his B.S. in Psychology and Sociology from Wingate University in 2022. He is now pursuing his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. Lester is broadly interested in studying how children learn about social concepts and categories and how that knowledge affects their reasoning about others. As a child, he wanted to become an actor when he grew up, and his favorite book was Holes by Louis Sachar.
Graduate Student
Lester received his B.S. in Psychology and Sociology from Wingate University in 2022. He is now pursuing his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. Lester is broadly interested in studying how children learn about social concepts and categories and how that knowledge affects their reasoning about others. As a child, he wanted to become an actor when he grew up, and his favorite book was Holes by Louis Sachar.
Kayley Dotson
Graduate Student
Graduate Student
Primary Advisor: Felix Warneken
Kayley received her B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in French from Duke University in 2021. She then worked as a lab manager for two years also at Duke (PI: Dr. Mike Tomasello). Kayley is broadly interested in studying young children’s social cognition and cooperation. She wanted to become a veterinarian or sports broadcaster when she grew up, and her favorite childhood book was Click, clack, moo by Doreen Cronin.
Kayley received her B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in French from Duke University in 2021. She then worked as a lab manager for two years also at Duke (PI: Dr. Mike Tomasello). Kayley is broadly interested in studying young children’s social cognition and cooperation. She wanted to become a veterinarian or sports broadcaster when she grew up, and her favorite childhood book was Click, clack, moo by Doreen Cronin.
Research Assistants
Aashi Lala
Undergraduate Student
Aashi is a junior intending to major in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. She hopes to attend medical school and pursue child psychiatry. In her free time, she likes watching Disney movies and Grey’s Anatomy, baking, and making dad jokes. As a child, she wanted to become an international pop star and her favorite books were the Judy Blume ‘Fudge‘ series, Corduroy, and The Land of Stories.
Undergraduate Student
Aashi is a junior intending to major in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. She hopes to attend medical school and pursue child psychiatry. In her free time, she likes watching Disney movies and Grey’s Anatomy, baking, and making dad jokes. As a child, she wanted to become an international pop star and her favorite books were the Judy Blume ‘Fudge‘ series, Corduroy, and The Land of Stories.
Aawarty Dhungana
Undergraduate Student
Aawarty is a sophomore, planning to major in Neuroscience with a minor in Computer Science. After graduating in 2025, she plans on attending medical school and pursue psychiatry or neurology. In her free time, she likes to draw, watch shows, and listen to music. Growing up, she wanted to be an author and her favorite book series were A Series of Unfortunate Events and Goosebumps.
Undergraduate Student
Aawarty is a sophomore, planning to major in Neuroscience with a minor in Computer Science. After graduating in 2025, she plans on attending medical school and pursue psychiatry or neurology. In her free time, she likes to draw, watch shows, and listen to music. Growing up, she wanted to be an author and her favorite book series were A Series of Unfortunate Events and Goosebumps.
Ashna Mehra
Undergraduate Student
Ashna is a junior majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and Spanish. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school with an interest in psychiatry or OBGYN. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, rock climbing, cycling, interior design, and reading. Growing up, she wanted to be a teacher and her favorite book was Junie B. Jones.
Undergraduate Student
Ashna is a junior majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and Spanish. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school with an interest in psychiatry or OBGYN. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, rock climbing, cycling, interior design, and reading. Growing up, she wanted to be a teacher and her favorite book was Junie B. Jones.
Athena Bryer
Graduate Student
Athena received her B.A. in Psychology & Gender and Health with a minor in Community Action and Social Change from the U-M in 2022. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Social Work degree at U-M with a focus on interpersonal practice and integrated health with medically underserved populations. In her free time, she loves to read, play tennis, embroider, thrift, watch tv, and most importantly, spend quality time with her loved ones. Growing up, she hoped she could travel all over the world and her favorite book was Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.
Graduate Student
Athena received her B.A. in Psychology & Gender and Health with a minor in Community Action and Social Change from the U-M in 2022. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Social Work degree at U-M with a focus on interpersonal practice and integrated health with medically underserved populations. In her free time, she loves to read, play tennis, embroider, thrift, watch tv, and most importantly, spend quality time with her loved ones. Growing up, she hoped she could travel all over the world and her favorite book was Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.
Brianna Booms
Undergraduate Student
Brianna is a senior majoring in Psychology. She plans to attain her Education Specialist degree after finishing her bachelor’s, and her intent is to become a school psychologist. In her free time, she loves to read, go for walks, and spend time with friends. As a child, she wanted to be a farmer and her favorite book series was Nancy Drew.
Undergraduate Student
Brianna is a senior majoring in Psychology. She plans to attain her Education Specialist degree after finishing her bachelor’s, and her intent is to become a school psychologist. In her free time, she loves to read, go for walks, and spend time with friends. As a child, she wanted to be a farmer and her favorite book series was Nancy Drew.
Cecilia Morales-Barraza
Undergraduate Student
Cecilia is a sophomore majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school, possibly to pursue a degree in applied behavioral analysis. In her free time, she likes to spend time with friends and hang out in coffee shops. When she was younger, she wanted to be a spy and her favorite series was Percy Jackson & the Olympians.
Undergraduate Student
Cecilia is a sophomore majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school, possibly to pursue a degree in applied behavioral analysis. In her free time, she likes to spend time with friends and hang out in coffee shops. When she was younger, she wanted to be a spy and her favorite series was Percy Jackson & the Olympians.
Cecilia Snyder
Undergraduate Student
Cecilia is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Gender Race and Nation. After she graduates in 2025, she is planning to continue her education in a social work or counseling masters program. Cecilia has always enjoyed working with children during the summer as an art teacher at her local day camp. In her free time she likes to paint, read, bake, and knit. She enjoys watching movies and television, her favorite shows are, but are not limited to, Friends and Gilmore Girls. When she was little, she wanted to be an elementary school art teacher.
Undergraduate Student
Cecilia is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Gender Race and Nation. After she graduates in 2025, she is planning to continue her education in a social work or counseling masters program. Cecilia has always enjoyed working with children during the summer as an art teacher at her local day camp. In her free time she likes to paint, read, bake, and knit. She enjoys watching movies and television, her favorite shows are, but are not limited to, Friends and Gilmore Girls. When she was little, she wanted to be an elementary school art teacher.
Elena Sofia Alick
Undergraduate Student
Elena is a senior studying Psychology and Spanish. After graduating in 2024 she hopes to start a masters program relating to psychology and business. In her freetime, Elena likes to cook, spend time with friends, be in nature, and stay active. As a child Elena wanted to be a singer and loved being involved in theater and the arts. Some of her favorite books growing up were the Hunger Games series and the Divergent series.
Undergraduate Student
Elena is a senior studying Psychology and Spanish. After graduating in 2024 she hopes to start a masters program relating to psychology and business. In her freetime, Elena likes to cook, spend time with friends, be in nature, and stay active. As a child Elena wanted to be a singer and loved being involved in theater and the arts. Some of her favorite books growing up were the Hunger Games series and the Divergent series.
Gabrielle Faro
Undergraduate Student
Gabrielle is a junior majoring in Psychology and English. After graduating in 2025, she would like to attend graduate school to pursue a Master’s in either social work or developmental psychology. In her free time, Gabrielle loves babysitting, reading, and doing a variety of crafts. She especially enjoys knitting, crocheting, and sewing. As a child, Gabrielle’s favorite book was The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
Undergraduate Student
Gabrielle is a junior majoring in Psychology and English. After graduating in 2025, she would like to attend graduate school to pursue a Master’s in either social work or developmental psychology. In her free time, Gabrielle loves babysitting, reading, and doing a variety of crafts. She especially enjoys knitting, crocheting, and sewing. As a child, Gabrielle’s favorite book was The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
Jade Crosby
Undergraduate Student
Jade is a sophomore, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Community Action and Social Change. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, with the ultimate goal of being a therapist for adolescents and adults. Outside of academia, Jade enjoys spending time with friends, reading books, watching movies, and making innumerous Spotify playlists. As a child, she wanted to be a famous singer and spent time recording her singing on her Nintendo DS. Her favorite book was Dear, Dumb Diary.
Undergraduate Student
Jade is a sophomore, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Community Action and Social Change. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, with the ultimate goal of being a therapist for adolescents and adults. Outside of academia, Jade enjoys spending time with friends, reading books, watching movies, and making innumerous Spotify playlists. As a child, she wanted to be a famous singer and spent time recording her singing on her Nintendo DS. Her favorite book was Dear, Dumb Diary.
Jiayu Lin
Undergraduate Student
Jiayu is a junior, majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. She plans to graduate in 2025 and apply for a PhD program in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Her future goal is to become a researcher in the field of psychology. In her free time, she enjoys singing, playing the piano, and baking. As a child, her favorite thing to do was read all kinds of science fiction.
Undergraduate Student
Jiayu is a junior, majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. She plans to graduate in 2025 and apply for a PhD program in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Her future goal is to become a researcher in the field of psychology. In her free time, she enjoys singing, playing the piano, and baking. As a child, her favorite thing to do was read all kinds of science fiction.
Josh Parashar
Undergraduate Student
Josh is a junior intending to major in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. He hopes to attend medical school and pursue trauma surgery or emergency medicine. In his free time, he loves to play sports and to cook. As a kid, he wanted to be a taxi driver and his favorite book was The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Undergraduate Student
Josh is a junior intending to major in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. He hopes to attend medical school and pursue trauma surgery or emergency medicine. In his free time, he loves to play sports and to cook. As a kid, he wanted to be a taxi driver and his favorite book was The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Josie Monahan
Undergraduate Student
Josie is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Gender & Health. After graduating in 2024, she plans to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology with a focus on children & adolescents. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and be with her friends and family (especially her cat). As a child, she wanted to be a veterinarian, and her favorite books were from the Junie B. Jones series.
Undergraduate Student
Josie is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Gender & Health. After graduating in 2024, she plans to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology with a focus on children & adolescents. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and be with her friends and family (especially her cat). As a child, she wanted to be a veterinarian, and her favorite books were from the Junie B. Jones series.
Judy Zhu
Undergraduate Student
Judy is a junior double majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology. After graduating in 2025, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in either Cognitive Psychology or Developmental Psychology. In her free time, Judy enjoys snowboarding and watching musicals and theatre plays. When she was little, she dreamt of being a musical theatre actor, and one of her favourite musicals is “Into The Woods.”
Undergraduate Student
Judy is a junior double majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology. After graduating in 2025, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in either Cognitive Psychology or Developmental Psychology. In her free time, Judy enjoys snowboarding and watching musicals and theatre plays. When she was little, she dreamt of being a musical theatre actor, and one of her favourite musicals is “Into The Woods.”
Katie McCallion
Undergraduate Student
Katie is a senior majoring in Psychology. After graduating in 2024, she plans to attend graduate school to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Psychologist. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, going to concerts, and taking walks in the Arb with friends. Growing up, she wanted to be a Pixar Animator, and her favorite childhood book was Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
Undergraduate Student
Katie is a senior majoring in Psychology. After graduating in 2024, she plans to attend graduate school to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Psychologist. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, going to concerts, and taking walks in the Arb with friends. Growing up, she wanted to be a Pixar Animator, and her favorite childhood book was Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
Kaylee Chan
Undergraduate Student
Kaylee is a senior majoring in Public Health Sciences. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school and specializing in pediatrics with a large focus on public health. In her free time, she enjoys watching bad reality T.V., cooking, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Growing up, she wanted to be a popstar and her favorite book was the Magic Treehouse series.
Undergraduate Student
Kaylee is a senior majoring in Public Health Sciences. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school and specializing in pediatrics with a large focus on public health. In her free time, she enjoys watching bad reality T.V., cooking, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Growing up, she wanted to be a popstar and her favorite book was the Magic Treehouse series.
Leah Krantz
Undergraduate Student
Leah is a junior majoring in Psychology, with a minor in history and pursuing certification in sales and marketing through Ross. After graduation in 2025, she hopes to attend graduate school in pursuit of a degree in Clinical or Industrial/Organizational Psychology. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends, family and dogs, working out and reading books. Her favorite TV show is Game of Thrones, and favorite place to travel is Cape Cod. As a kid, she wanted to be a veterinarian.
Undergraduate Student
Leah is a junior majoring in Psychology, with a minor in history and pursuing certification in sales and marketing through Ross. After graduation in 2025, she hopes to attend graduate school in pursuit of a degree in Clinical or Industrial/Organizational Psychology. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends, family and dogs, working out and reading books. Her favorite TV show is Game of Thrones, and favorite place to travel is Cape Cod. As a kid, she wanted to be a veterinarian.
Lilly King
Undergraduate Student
Lilly is a sophomore planning to double major in Linguistics and in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school. In her free time, Lilly loves reading, watching musicals, and spending time with friends and family. When she was little, Lilly wanted to be a cowgirl or a veterinarian and her favorite book series was The Boxcar Children.
Undergraduate Student
Lilly is a sophomore planning to double major in Linguistics and in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school. In her free time, Lilly loves reading, watching musicals, and spending time with friends and family. When she was little, Lilly wanted to be a cowgirl or a veterinarian and her favorite book series was The Boxcar Children.
Matthew Osterholzer
Undergraduate Student
Matthew is a junior planning to graduate in 2024, with a double major in Psychology and Music Composition. After graduation, he plans to pursue a graduate degree in psychology or composition to explore ways to integrate the two. Matthew enjoys working with children at Little Bands, where he is a music teacher. In his free time, he likes to play, write, and listen to all sorts of music, and to read. Growing up, he wanted to be a scientist, and his favorite book series was The Magic Treehouse.
Undergraduate Student
Matthew is a junior planning to graduate in 2024, with a double major in Psychology and Music Composition. After graduation, he plans to pursue a graduate degree in psychology or composition to explore ways to integrate the two. Matthew enjoys working with children at Little Bands, where he is a music teacher. In his free time, he likes to play, write, and listen to all sorts of music, and to read. Growing up, he wanted to be a scientist, and his favorite book series was The Magic Treehouse.
Nadia Taeckens
Undergraduate Student
Nadia is a sophomore who plans to graduate with a bachelors of science in Psychology in 2026. She has always been interested in working with both children and older adults, and hopes to attend medical school to pursue either pediatrics or geriatrics. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. As a child, she wanted to be a farmer, and her favorite book was The Library Lion.
Undergraduate Student
Nadia is a sophomore who plans to graduate with a bachelors of science in Psychology in 2026. She has always been interested in working with both children and older adults, and hopes to attend medical school to pursue either pediatrics or geriatrics. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. As a child, she wanted to be a farmer, and her favorite book was The Library Lion.
Namrata Peri
Undergraduate Student
Namrata Peri is a junior majoring in Nursing. She is planning to be a psychiatric nurse after graduating in 2025, with a larger goal of contributing to mental health research in the healthcare field. In her free time, she enjoys reading articles, listening to music, and going on walks. When she was younger, she wanted to be a swimming instructor and her favorite novel series was The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton.
Undergraduate Student
Namrata Peri is a junior majoring in Nursing. She is planning to be a psychiatric nurse after graduating in 2025, with a larger goal of contributing to mental health research in the healthcare field. In her free time, she enjoys reading articles, listening to music, and going on walks. When she was younger, she wanted to be a swimming instructor and her favorite novel series was The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton.
Nicolena Capello
Undergraduate Student
Nicolena is a rising junior working towards a bachelors of science in Psychology, after graduation they hope to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Psychology with educational psychology as an area of speciality. In their free time this summer Nicolena is enjoying taking care of their garden plot in the community garden plot at the Leslie Discovery Center. Nicolena’s hometown is Cambridge, Massachusetts, where they enjoyed studying Arabic and Soo Bahk Do, memorizing D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, and going to the farmer’s market.
Undergraduate Student
Nicolena is a rising junior working towards a bachelors of science in Psychology, after graduation they hope to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Psychology with educational psychology as an area of speciality. In their free time this summer Nicolena is enjoying taking care of their garden plot in the community garden plot at the Leslie Discovery Center. Nicolena’s hometown is Cambridge, Massachusetts, where they enjoyed studying Arabic and Soo Bahk Do, memorizing D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, and going to the farmer’s market.
Noor Elshaikh
Undergraduate Student
Noor is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Philosophy. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school to pursue a career in psychology research. In her free time, Noor loves taking photos, watching movies, and spending time with her two nephews and her cat, Bella. Her favorite books are currently Kafka on the Shore and The Count of Monte Cristo. When she was little, Noor wanted to be an astronaut or a space doctor.
Undergraduate Student
Noor is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Philosophy. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school to pursue a career in psychology research. In her free time, Noor loves taking photos, watching movies, and spending time with her two nephews and her cat, Bella. Her favorite books are currently Kafka on the Shore and The Count of Monte Cristo. When she was little, Noor wanted to be an astronaut or a space doctor.
Omaima Uddin
Undergraduate Student
Omaima is a junior majoring in Neuroscience with hopes of going to medical school to become a child physician. When she isn’t busy with her giant family, she enjoys rewatching the same three comfort shows, exploring new shops on the street, stress baking, anything orange, and listening to music through every mundane task. She always had a passion for working with children, and almost got a teaching degree instead. As a child, her favorite things to do were make rainbow loom bracelets and duct tape crafts.
Undergraduate Student
Omaima is a junior majoring in Neuroscience with hopes of going to medical school to become a child physician. When she isn’t busy with her giant family, she enjoys rewatching the same three comfort shows, exploring new shops on the street, stress baking, anything orange, and listening to music through every mundane task. She always had a passion for working with children, and almost got a teaching degree instead. As a child, her favorite things to do were make rainbow loom bracelets and duct tape crafts.
Omosiuwa Enakpene
Undergraduate Student
Omosiuwa is a sophomore graduating in 2025 and is majoring in Psychology on a pre-med track. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school and focusing on psychiatry or applying to a MD/PhD program. In her free time, she likes reading, working out, listening to music, and watching shows with friends. She enjoys spending time with children, whether it’s babysitting or volunteering in her community, and loves seeing their curiosity and how they interact with others. When she was little, Omosiuwa wanted to be a detective and a doctor, and her favorite book series were Magic Tree House and Nancy Drew.
Undergraduate Student
Omosiuwa is a sophomore graduating in 2025 and is majoring in Psychology on a pre-med track. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school and focusing on psychiatry or applying to a MD/PhD program. In her free time, she likes reading, working out, listening to music, and watching shows with friends. She enjoys spending time with children, whether it’s babysitting or volunteering in her community, and loves seeing their curiosity and how they interact with others. When she was little, Omosiuwa wanted to be a detective and a doctor, and her favorite book series were Magic Tree House and Nancy Drew.
Rose Clark
Undergraduate Student
Rose is a freshman who is currently undecided on her major. After graduating in 2026, she plans to pursue a career in the health sciences or psychology. In her free time, she loves embroidery, baking, swimming, and playing with her dog. When she was little, Rose wanted to be an artist, and her favorite book series was A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Undergraduate Student
Rose is a freshman who is currently undecided on her major. After graduating in 2026, she plans to pursue a career in the health sciences or psychology. In her free time, she loves embroidery, baking, swimming, and playing with her dog. When she was little, Rose wanted to be an artist, and her favorite book series was A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Sabina Li
Undergraduate Student
Sabina is a junior studying Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience, and minoring in Biological Anthropology. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school, focusing on the co-evolution of behavior and culture. Sabina loves to rock climb, read, hike, and cuddle with her dog, Mochi. Growing up, she wanted to be a fairy! Her favorite book was Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin.
Undergraduate Student
Sabina is a junior studying Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience, and minoring in Biological Anthropology. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend graduate school, focusing on the co-evolution of behavior and culture. Sabina loves to rock climb, read, hike, and cuddle with her dog, Mochi. Growing up, she wanted to be a fairy! Her favorite book was Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin.
Sara Morehouse
Undergraduate Student
Sara is a senior planning to graduate in April 2024. She is majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and planning to apply to medical school during the 2024-2025 cycle. Outside of spending time with her lovely RAs, Sara loves to eat brunch with her friends, spend time in the Arb, and take naps. As a child, her favorite thing to do was play “school” with her babydolls, but all she wanted to be was a pediatrician. Her favorite childhood books were the Harry Potter series.
Undergraduate Student
Sara is a senior planning to graduate in April 2024. She is majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and planning to apply to medical school during the 2024-2025 cycle. Outside of spending time with her lovely RAs, Sara loves to eat brunch with her friends, spend time in the Arb, and take naps. As a child, her favorite thing to do was play “school” with her babydolls, but all she wanted to be was a pediatrician. Her favorite childhood books were the Harry Potter series.
Sophia Herb
Undergraduate Student
Sophia is a junior majoring in Spanish on a pre-Occupational Therapy track. After graduating, she plans to pursue graduate training in an occupational therapy program specializing in pediatrics. She hopes to one day work as an OT in the NICU. Sophia enjoys spending time with children, whether that’s through tutoring or teaching dance! She enjoys dancing, baking, traveling, and reading in her free time. As a child, Sophia wanted to become an elementary school teacher, and her favorite book series was The Sisters Grimm.
Undergraduate Student
Sophia is a junior majoring in Spanish on a pre-Occupational Therapy track. After graduating, she plans to pursue graduate training in an occupational therapy program specializing in pediatrics. She hopes to one day work as an OT in the NICU. Sophia enjoys spending time with children, whether that’s through tutoring or teaching dance! She enjoys dancing, baking, traveling, and reading in her free time. As a child, Sophia wanted to become an elementary school teacher, and her favorite book series was The Sisters Grimm.
Sydney Boland
Undergraduate Student
Sydney is a sophomore majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish. She is planning to graduate in 2023. Sydney has always enjoyed working with children and particularly enjoys watching them learn and discover new things. In her free time she likes to exercise and travel. She enjoys lots of shows but her favorite is How I Met Your Mother. When she was little she dreamt of being a teacher but she now hopes to be an occupational therapist. She also wishes to continue her passion for research.
Undergraduate Student
Sydney is a sophomore majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish. She is planning to graduate in 2023. Sydney has always enjoyed working with children and particularly enjoys watching them learn and discover new things. In her free time she likes to exercise and travel. She enjoys lots of shows but her favorite is How I Met Your Mother. When she was little she dreamt of being a teacher but she now hopes to be an occupational therapist. She also wishes to continue her passion for research.
Tiffany Yeo
Undergraduate Student
Tiffany is a sophomore planning to graduate in 2025 majoring in Psychology. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus in pediatrics to continue her work with children in a professional environment. Tiffany loves to crochet, bake sweet and savory treats, and make ceramics. As a child, she loved to be involved in visual arts projects and her favorite books were any from the Don’t Let the Pigeon series.
Undergraduate Student
Tiffany is a sophomore planning to graduate in 2025 majoring in Psychology. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus in pediatrics to continue her work with children in a professional environment. Tiffany loves to crochet, bake sweet and savory treats, and make ceramics. As a child, she loved to be involved in visual arts projects and her favorite books were any from the Don’t Let the Pigeon series.
Wolvy
Undergraduate Student
Wolvy is a senior at the University of Michigan studying Psychology. He is especially interested in learning how children think about the world around them. He hopes to attend graduate school in Psychology in the future. When Wolvy was a child, he wanted to be a lab mascot. His favorite book was Navigating the Social World by Dr. Susan Gelman.
Undergraduate Student
Wolvy is a senior at the University of Michigan studying Psychology. He is especially interested in learning how children think about the world around them. He hopes to attend graduate school in Psychology in the future. When Wolvy was a child, he wanted to be a lab mascot. His favorite book was Navigating the Social World by Dr. Susan Gelman.
