People

At University of Waterloo, students often describe themselves with a number and a letter (e.g., “2B” for a second-term sophomore). Using this system, I am roughly 16B: the first four years were at Texas Tech University (which is in my hometown of Lubbock); the next six years were at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and the three years after that were at McGill University in Montreal. In addition to conducting research, I also teach Introduction to Social Psychology, Data Visualization, Management, and Analysis (coding in R), and the occasional grad seminar. Outside of UWaterloo, I climb a few times a week, go thrifting, cook and make cocktails at home, and play computer games. (Personal Website)

Hi, I'm Krista and I'm a first year PhD student in the Impressions Lab. I'm fascinated by a variety of topics including person perception and attraction, stereotypes and intergroup judgements, and how individual differences like empathy and emotional intelligence influence social interactions. I completed my master's thesis on attraction stereotypes - identity-based beliefs about people's priorities when evaluating and selecting partners - and self-reported attraction priorities. Outside of research, I love to enjoy and discuss fiction novels (particularly mysteries), TV shows (particularly sitcoms and mysteries), and music (most kinds), as well as spend time with my friends, family, and dogs. (Contact)

Shawn Yee is a second-year MA student who received his BSc in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia in 2019. Since then, he has pivoted into social psychology and is now interested investigating how the way we dress is perceived, both by others and by ourselves. Outside of research, he enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and going on walks. (Contact)

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I’m in the first year of my MA in the Social Psychology area. I am primarily interested in pursuing clinical developmental psychology, with a focus on learning how social/identity factors can play a role in the development of disorders. I enjoy playing video games, reading books, and going to concerts! :) (Contact)

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I am a fourth-year BSc Psychology student minoring in Biology. I am primarily interested in clinical and social psychology, with a focus on social and interpersonal interactions on mental health outcomes. In my free time I enjoy reading, going to concerts, and watching vampire movies.

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I am a third-year Honours Psychology student with a research intensive specialization. My research interests are primarily developmental social psychology in relation to culture, language and health access. Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to music, learning different crafts and reading!

I am a fourth year Honours BA Psychology student with a research-intensive specialization and an English minor. My research interests broadly include relationships, trauma, sexuality, and interpersonal interactions. Outside of school I enjoy playing board games, thrifting/upcycling, reading, taking dance classes and trying new foods.

Hi, my name is Nova, and I am a 4th year student majoring in psychology. I am interested in a variety of research in social psychology, but especially impressions (how convenient!), and in clinical psychology, especially with respect to anxiety and neurodivergent individuals. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends and my cats, listen to music, and play video games.

I am a 4B Honours Psychology student at the University of Waterloo. My research interests lie in clinical and social psychology, with a focus on online communities centered around mental disorders. I am particularly interested in how members of these communities interact with one another, how they are perceived by those outside the group, and how participation in these spaces relates to members’ psychopathology. In my free time, I like riding motorcycles, racing, gaming, reading many books, making music, and lazing around with my cat.

Hello! My name is Akaaljyot and I am in my second-year of BSc Psychology at the University of Waterloo. I am interested in both social and clinical psychology, with a focus on how impressions influence social and healthcare outcomes. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening and most importantly spending time with my family.

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Hi! My name is Si Yu and I am a fourth-year Honours Psychology and Sociology student at the University of Waterloo. I am primarily interested in social and clinical psychology through an intersectional lens. In the future, I hope to work with children, adolescents and emerging adults from underprivileged and marginalized backgrounds. Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to music, playing sandbox video games and reading. 

I am a third-year BSc Honours Psychology student at the University of Waterloo. I am primarily interested in developmental and social psychology, particularly how environmental factors influence children’s development and mental health. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, going on walks, and playing video and board games.

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I am pursuing a BA in Psychology, with research intensive specialization. My primary interests in research are clinical psychology, social psychology and criminal behaviour. In my free time, I like to go on long walks, watch thriller shows and sleep.

I am a Third-year BSc Psychology student minoring in Sexuality, Relationships and Family studies. I am primarily interested in clinical and social psychology, with a focus on understanding how social interactions and relationships are linked to behaviours in people who are neurodivergent. In my free time I like calling with my little sister, reading fantasy books, and going to the gym!

I am a third-year Honours Psychology student at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the Research-Intensive stream with a minor in Legal Studies. My primary research interests are in Developmental and Social Psychology, particularly how relationships and early life experiences shape development and mental health. Beyond academics, I enjoy spending time in nature, binge-watching TV shows, and exploring different coffee brews.

Hi! My name is Arini and I am a fourth-year student. I am majoring in psychology (RI-specialization) and minoring in sociology. I am primarily interested in interpersonal relations, emotions, development psychology, and clinical psychology. I hope to pursue a career as a psychotherapist for children and adolescents, and for vulnerable communities. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing the guitar, video games, and eating/cooking food.

I am a fourth-year Honours Psychology student at the University of Waterloo with the Research-Intensive specialization. My research interests focus on social and cognitive psychology, especially with personal growth, empowerment, social cognition, and attention. Outside of academics, I enjoy exploring new coffee spots, spending time in nature, and spending time with my 2 cats.

I am a fourth-year Honours Psychology student with a minor in Mental Health, Addictions, and Policy. I am especially interested in clinical and social psychology and would like to work in LGBTQ+ research or in a therapeutic setting with children and youth. Outside of school I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, swimming, playing the guitar, and of course, spending time with my friends.

Also known as “Skip” or “Tuna” or “Tunacat”, Skipjack wakes Neil up in the morning by begging for food, preventing him from running on an unreasonably late schedule. He also provides solace in the face of the many inevitable rejections that come with conducting academic research.