Social Cognition & Intergroup Perception Lab
Jacqueline M. Chen, Ph.D.
Research Assistants
Hailee Davis, Lab Manager, recently graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Psychology and Sociology. Her long-term goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Social Psychology. She is broadly interested in quantitative research and exploring the social interaction between physical and mental health. In her free time, she likes to crochet, hike, and garden.
Ali Ahmed was born in Iraq and moved to the United States in 2009. He is currently in his senior year, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. Ali is passionate about exploring the world and sharing knowledge, with interests in mathematics, movies, and fitness. He has two adopted cats that bring joy to his life. His long-term goal is to pursue a career in anesthesiology, helping people through major surgeries.
Jeff Dillon is a 3rd year undergraduate student majoring in both Psychology and Philosophy. Jeff is currently interested in the social psychology areas of persuasion, motivation, and attitude formation and change. He is also interested in epistemology, ethics, and law as related to the field of psychology and social policy in general. Aside from his primary academic pursuits, Jeff also enjoys playing card/board games as well as performing and composing music, including playing trombone for the University of Utah's premiere jazz band.
My name is Heejeong Hwang. I am a fourth-year undergraduate at the University of Utah. I am a psychology major with a minor in Sociology. I am interested in how different cultures have different social cues, how that relates to our everyday interactions, and how culture affects therapy. I am working towards applying to a Psychology Ph.D. program. I like to read, bake, and listen to music in my free time
My name is Konner Larsen, and I'm originally from Ogden, Utah. This is my third year at the U, and I am majoring in honors psychology and criminology. My goal is to eventually go into law enforcement in criminal mind psychology. Other things I enjoy doing are basketball, camping, and hanging out with friends.
My name is Mari Okubo, I am an undergraduate student at the University of Utah, majoring in Psychology and Anthropology, while also getting a TESOL (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages) certificate. I was born and raised in Brazil, but I moved to the U.S. to attend university. I take a lot of interest in learning how people's cultures, history, experiences, and background shape their perspectives and ways of seeing the world. I also enjoy learning about different languages, cultures, and traditions, and I hope to use that knowledge to help address social problems from a holistic standpoint. My interests outside of school include playing volleyball, swimming, dancing, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Angel Picos: I'm an undergraduate student at the University of Utah graduating in Spring 2023. I am dual majoring in Psychology and Sociology with an emphasis in therapy. After graduating, I have always been passionate about helping people especially those who are suffering from mental health conditions, through my education I hope to administer therapy and mental health services to aid people everywhere. I hope to pursue a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, with this I hope to practice therapy and especially help those in the Latinx community.
In my free time, I love to go to the gym or go hiking outside, spending time with friends, and listening to all kinds of music.
My name is Tereza Tvrdik and I am in my 3rd year honors student double majoring in psychology and sociology with a minor in modern dance. Currently, my interests lie in group dynamics, social psychology, and cultural psychology. I plan to work towards a P.h.D. in psychology down the line. Outside my studies, I like to listen to music, try new recipes, and hang out with my cats.