RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
Grace Yee
Grace is a third-year undergraduate student studying Psychology at Boston University. She is interested in how environmental factors impact a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. She plans on completing a doctoral program and later working in a clinical setting focusing on developmental psychology. She is excited in gaining experience and being a part of the team in the Social Learning Lab.
Caleb Vazquez
Caleb is an undergraduate student in the Class of 2029 at Boston University, majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Applied Human Development. He is interested in understanding behavior from a cognitive and developmental perspective, especially in young adults. He has experience working with children and adolescents through his roles as an assistant track coach for middle schoolers and as a Sunday school teacher. In the future, he hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career as a psychiatrist. Through the Social Learning Lab, Caleb is excited to learn more about development, social learning, and where perceptions stem from!
Yuki Chen
Yuki Chen is a senior at Boston University, majoring in Psychology. Her academic interests focus on counseling psychology, with additional passion for social and developmental psychology. She aspires to become a therapist in the future. She is excited to gain more hands-on research experience through the Social Learning Lab!
Elizabeth Jaime-Lopez
Elizabeth is a sophomore undergrad at Boston university. She is pursuing a major in psychology at the college of arts and sciences with a minor in applied human development in Wheelock. After graduation, she plans on pursuing her masters in social work and becoming a school social worker or counselor for students ranging from middle to high school. She’s had much experience working with students in a variety of ages and settings. Elizabeth is excited to learn and understand a child’s mind as it develops in a range of thoughts and overall gain lab work experience!
Christine Amalraj
Christine is a freshman at Boston University pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Computer Science. She has spent lots of time working with children and is especially curious on understanding the neuropsychology of how they learn. In the future, she hopes to work on developing brain-computer-interfaces to help patients with neurological damage relearn skills. At the SLL, Christine is excited to gain experience in experimental design and data analysis!
Mary Mulligan
Mary is an undergraduate student at BU majoring in Psychology and minoring in Deaf Studies and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her research interests focus on how children learn to process the world around them and how language shapes social and cognitive development. Mary is excited to contribute to ongoing projects in the Social Learning Lab and gain hands-on research experience!
Andrea Holder
Andrea is a senior at Boston University, studying Psychology and Public Policy Analysis. She is interested in the intersection of mental health, child development, and policy, and is committed to research with meaningful real-world impact. She plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on anxiety and depression in youth populations. Andrea is excited to contribute to and learn from the SLL!
Esther Kim
Esther is a junior studying Psychology, minoring in Applied Human Development. Her experiences working with children in educational and behavioral settings have further deepened her passion for child and developmental psychology, particularly in the interplay between parenting and a child's emotional regulation. Through SLL, Esther hopes to gain more research experience and further grow in her passion! During her free time, she enjoys checking out new cafes and going on walks.
Seyeon (Sarah) Han
Sarah is an undergraduate student from Southern California, studying Education and Human Development with Comparative Literature. She is interested in the effects of literature and media on the identity formation of children and hopes to learn more about its impact on interdisciplinary learning!
Paloma Lu
Paloma is a research assistant at SLL. Her work focuses on how children and teachers interact with AI technologies, with an emphasis on ai literacy, learning, and computational thinking. She graduated early from Grinnell College with a double major in Economics and Education and has experience in both classroom teaching and education technology. Her research interests center on AI in education, equity, and the design of tools that support both learners and educators, as well as education policy.
Wanxin Chen
Wan is a Sophomore at Boston University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Applied Human Development. She plans to pursue a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and aspires to work as a therapist in a clinical setting, supporting both children and adults affected by childhood trauma. She is excited to learn and gain new experiences through the Social Learning Lab.
Maureen Oppong Asamoah
Maureen is an undergraduate student at Boston University, majoring in Human Physiology with a minor in Applied Human Behavior. Her research interests focus on pediatric and behavioral studies, particularly exploring the interplay between medical outcomes and religious or spiritual factors. She aspires to become a pediatric trauma surgeon with a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of patient care. Maureen is excited to learn from and contribute to the Social Learning Lab research community and hopes to make a meaningful impact.