Hi, I'm Thulsy! I'm a junior, double majoring in psychology and English with a minor in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies. I'm excited to be a part of the ECC Lab! I'm very interested in exploring children's social and cognitive development, including moral reasoning, and the ways in which development is influenced by race and culture. Outside the lab, I enjoy doing yoga, playing the violin, and spending time in nature.
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Hi, I'm Jenn! I’m currently a sophomore at Duke, majoring in Biology and Psychology. I've always loved working with children, whether that be as a summer camp counsellor or a research assistant; I am especially interested by how culture and environment affects child development. When I have the time, I love skiing, singing, or playing video games :>
Read MoreHi, I am Olivia! I am a sophomore at Duke studying neuroscience on the pre-med track. I really enjoy working with kids and am super excited to do so in the ECC lab! Outside of academics, I love to dance, travel, and spend time with my family.
Read MoreHi! My name is Justine and I am originally from Philadelphia, PA. I am a junior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Visual Media Studies. I joined the ECC lab to further explore my interests in child psychology and research. Outside of the lab, I am on the Duke Women's Rowing team, love going to hot yoga, and trying new restaurants!
Read MoreHi all!! My name is Avery Dermer and I am a senior! I'm born and raised in New York City and attribute some of my favorite qualities about myself to the upbringing that I had. I am such a family girl who is best friends with her parents (in a cool not lame way). I major in Psychology but hope to attend Physician's Assistant School to work in Dermatology.
Read MoreHello! I am in my final year as a psychology master's student at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University. I also obtained my bachelor's degree with high honors in the same department in 2022. I am participating in the ECC Lab virtually from Türkiye. I'm really excited about this! My research interest is children's motivations for moral decision-making. Outside the laboratory, I like to go for long-distance walks.
Read MoreHi, my name is Umang, I am a sophomore from New Delhi, India. I am double majoring in Psychology, Economics with a minor in Global Health and intend to work in academia after graduation. At ECC, I am excited to study how children's social environments shape them. Outside of research, I enjoy traveling, going to plays and hanging out with my friends.
Read MoreHi, I’m Caroline! I am a first-year student at Duke, intending to study psychology on the pre-med track. I joined the ECC lab to combine my passion for research and working with children; I am eager to learn how kids are shaped into the wonderful humans they are through their decision-making and ideas! In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano, attending concerts, and exploring the best local restaurants.
Read MoreHi, I'm Leah! I am a freshman intending to major in Psychology with a Child Policy Research certificate. I am also on the pre-med track and hope to pursue child and adolescent psychiatry in the future. In the ECC Lab, I am excited to specifically investigate moral development and decision-making in young children in the context of how anti-normative behavior develops. Outside of the lab, I love taking food trips, watching movies, and going out with family and friends!
Read MoreHello, I'm Hannah! I am a rising sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Child Policy Research and Economics. I am also on the pre-med track, hoping to specialize in pediatrics or neonatology! I am so excited to join the ECC lab to learn about child development; I am particularly interested in how children form their moral compasses and how parenting can influence this! Outside of research, I enjoy trying new foods, traveling, and playing volleyball.
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