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Education

Ph.D. (2027), Cognitive and Social Psychology, Claremont Graduate University

M.A. (2024), Cognitive Science, Claremont Graduate University

B.A. (2022), Biopsychology, University of Dallas

Research Interests

Social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, intergroup threat, decision-making, misinformation

Current Projects

1. Public Perceptions of Police Use of Force: Does Race and Perceived Threat Matter?
2. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Predictors of Police Use of Force.
3. Public Perception of Crime Severity in the United States.

Grants and Awards

• 2025 Promising Professional Award, Claremont Graduate University
• 2024/2026 Crossing Boundaries Research Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University
• 2024 Mamie Phipps Clark Diversity Research Award, Psi Chi International Honors Society for Psychology
• 2024 Ahmanson Foundation Endowed Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University
• 2023/2025 James Blaisdell Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University
• 2023/2025 Dean’s Research Award, Claremont Graduate University
• 2022/2025 Jenness Hannigan Research Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University
• 2022/2025 Department of Psychology Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University
• 2022 Graduate Scholarship Award, Psi Chi International Honors Society for Psychology

Research Groups & Affiliations

• Social Cognition Lab at Pitzer College
• Health Persuasion Lab at Claremont Graduate University
• Depression and Persuasion Lab at Claremont Graduate University
• Brain and Mind Lab at National Taiwan University