Undergraduate Research Assistants

Aisha is a junior from Seattle, Washington. She is majoring in Psychological and Brain Sciences and minoring in Children’s Studies. Her interest primarily lies in the neurobiological basis for behavior and cognition and how early intervention, therapy, and assistive technology can level the playing field for children on the autism spectrum. She has worked extensively as a peer mentor and cognitive instructor for neurodiverse learners. This has inspired her to explore how various types of children see the world differently and has given her a firsthand look into how children learn. She hopes to pursue a career in Child Psychology and/or ABA therapy. Outside of the lab, Aisha is involved in Night Off, a club that offers free babysitting to families who have children with autism. She also serves as a behavioral technician, providing individualized ABA therapy for children with autism. In her free time, she loves to volunteer, stay active, spend time outdoors, and listen to podcasts.

OreOluwa is a junior from Merriam, Kansas. She is majoring in Psychological and Brain Sciences and minoring in Biology and Medical Humanities. After college, she plans to pursue a career in healthcare and make advancements wherever possible. She has worked with children in a variety of capacities but is interested in exploring child development with a focus on racial and ethnic influences on cognition. Beyond the lab and academics, Ore is a member of the Emergency Support Team, a Resident Advisor, and a Calculus Matched Academic Mentor. She enjoys playing violin, playing pickleball, catching up with friends, and listening to music.

Asha is a senior from St. Charles, Illinois. She is majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience with a minor in Writing. Her current research interests include understanding how children develop their personalities and construct their morals, biases, and beliefs about the world. Outside of the lab, Asha is a John B. Ervin Scholar, a Bear Ambassador for WashU Admissions, and a member of Uncle Joe’s Peer Counseling and Resource Center. She also enjoys playing piano, creative writing, and reading.

Emily is a senior from Wilmette, Illinois majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Dance. Her research interests include the development of cognition and language in childhood. Emily has enjoyed working with children in both therapeutic and educational contexts, and she hopes to pursue a career in speech-language pathology. Outside of lab, Emily serves as WashU Research Ambassador and dances with WashU Dance Collective. In her free time, she can be found rehearsing in dance studios, listening to new music, and secondhand shopping.

Mia is a sophomore from Fort Lee, New Jersey. She is double majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Organization & Strategic Management. Her current interests lie in exploring children’s development of personality and the formation of biases. She has enjoyed working with children as a camp counselor, gymnastics coach, and English tutor, and plans on pursuing a career as a child & adolescent psychologist. Outside of the lab, Mia serves on the executive board of WashU’s club gymnastics team. In her free time, she loves swimming, baking, hiking, and listening to live music.

Estefhany is a sophomore from Cabot, Arkansas. She is majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Accounting, and minoring in Spanish. Her interests lie in understanding the impact of racial biases and beliefs on the development of children, specifically in children of immigrants and Latino ethnicity/backgrounds. She plans to become a child psychologist and  hopes to serve under resourced communities. Outside of the lab, she volunteers and tutors young children in the St. Louis area. She also loves to attend concerts, read, and hang out with friends.