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 16A: 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 ~3 times a week, sing in a choir, 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)

4B BA Psychology (RI-Spec) with a minor in Gender Studies/Social Justice. I am interested in the impact of socio-political factors (i.e. social inequities or discrimination) on the mental health of those from marginalized groups. In my free time I love crafting (currently scrapbooking), learning about fashion history, and baking!

Rahel Benyam is a recent BA Psychology graduate with a minor in Sociology and French. She is interested in community psychology research, planning to focus her career working with communities dealing with gun and gang violence, through preventative work and counseling. In her free time, she loves collecting CDs, claymaking and napping.

Junell Antwi is a fourth-year psychology student whose research interests include exploring how first impressions shape perceptions and influence interpersonal relationships, with a particular interest in nonverbal communication and cognitive biases. Outside of her academic work, Junell enjoys reading, watching anime, and writing.

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'm in my 4th year of BSc Psychology, with a Minor in Addictions, Mental Health, and Policy. 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! :)

Yiqiu is a fourth year student majoring in Psychology. Her research explores how mental health traits influence people’s judgement of others as opportunities and threats to their personal goals. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with 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.