What We Do

My Goals & Philosophy

My Philosophy

In our lab, I are dedicated to ASCing and answering the important questions. We seek to tackle questions that will inform, educate, and improve society through investigating crucial social psychology issues. Lab members are an essential part of accomplishing this mission, as each lab member investigates a question that is personally interesting to them. Given the hands-on nature of our lab, we will provide you with the research and critical thinking skills necessary to complete your own independent research projects.

ASC Lab Goals

My goal in the lab is twofold: to provide lab members with a solid set of diverse skills while also advancing scientific understanding in the field, particularly providing solutions in areas such as prejudice and learning. Experience in the lab will enable you to become proficient in each step of the research process, from picking a research topic to publishing in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, lab members will grow in professional skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Key Student Expectations

In order to maintain a smoothly running lab, I expect conscientiousness, openness, and full effort from all lab members. This involves staying on track with projects, completing necessary training, meeting deadlines, keeping open communication with me and other lab members, and attending lab weekly meetings. You should be prepared to dedicate several hours a week to lab activities to ensure that you progress with your projects and get the most out of your time in the lab. Lab members get Psych 401 credit.

Get Involved!

If you are interested in joining my lab scroll down to learn more.

For Undergraduate Students

If you are interested in working as an Undergraduate RA, please fill out an Undergraduate Application. If eligible, I will contact you for an interview. Work in the lab involves a commitment of several hours a week.

Undergraduate Application

For Honors Students

If you are an Honors student who is interested in working with me as a thesis mentor and/or interested in working in the lab in general, please contact me directly to discuss potentially working together.

For URSA Engage Students

If you are interested in participating in the URSA Engage program with me as your faculty mentor, please contact me directly well before the URSA application deadline to discuss your interests. See the program's guidelines.

For Graduate Students

If you are applying to OSU's PhD in Psychology (specifically the SoTL/ Applied Cognition concentration) and are interested in me as a mentor, please contact me directly to discuss your interests further.