Amy studies how social and economic factors shape the way we see, think and feel about, and make decisions for others. She was born and raised in rural Minnesota and received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she investigated intersectionality and discriminatory judgments with Professor Colleen F. Moore. Next she moved to New York City and researched intertemporal choice and risky decision making at Columbia University with Professors Elke U. Weber, Eric J. Johnson, and Bernd Figner at the Center for the Decision Sciences. She then completed a PhD at New York University with Professor David Amodio, where she examined economic scarcity effects on discrimination through multiple levels of social perception - from mental representations to neural encoding. She most recently worked as a post-doc with Professor Mina Cikara at Harvard University investigating social value and reinforcement learning. Amy joined the Cornell psychology department as an Assistant Professor in July, 2016, and is excited to get back to the woods.

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Yinqing graduated from the University of Chicago with the M.A. in Social Sciences with a concentration in Psychology in 2022 and earned her undergraduate degrees in China. Her research interest focuses on cognitive and motivational factors underlying people’s (mis)perception of and inaction toward inequality, what motivate the privileged to support inequality-mitigating policies, and how to encourage allyship. Prior to joining the Krosch Lab, she worked with Dr. Rebecca Littman and Dr. Sohad Murrar at UIC for two years. She is still leading a project examining how people judge ingroup members’ (vs outgroups members’) norm behavior with Dr. Littman.
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Kirstan is a graduate student in Social Psychology studying how basic cognitive processes contribute to and reinforce widespread inequalities. Her current research focuses on the reward value of having one's stereotypes confirmed, and accordingly the role that reward learning plays in updating and maintaining stereotypes. Kirstan received a B.A. in Psychology from Boston College. Outside of the lab, she enjoys trying new recipes and hiking the beautiful trails in and around Ithaca.

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Celia Guillard is a PhD student interested in the neural and psychological mechanisms that contribute to intergroup conflict. Prior to joining the Krosch Lab, she worked as a research assistant at UPenn in Dr. Emile Bruneau’s Peace and Conflict Neuroscience Lab and at NYU in both Dr. David Amodio’s Social Neuroscience Lab and on the Tandon School of Engineering’s Online Political Ads Transparency Project. She also previously interned at one of the United Nations' war crimes tribunals, where she assisted in research used during the trial of Ratko Mladić for genocide and crimes against humanity. She holds undergraduate degrees from UConn in Political Science, International Relations, Neuroscience, and Human Rights, as well as a Master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience from University College London. She loves hiking, bouldering, yoga, reading, and anything related to fashion.

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Nikta graduated from University of Oklahoma with a B.S. in Cognitive science in 2021. Post graduation, she worked with Dr. Elizabeth Losin at University of Miami and Penn State University for three years where she studied health disparities and doctor patient relationship. Nikta is interested in intergroup relationships, specifically how people's demographics like race, gender, or socioeconomic status influence trait inference and downstream interpersonal behavior, with an ultimate goal is to inform ways to improve group dynamics to promote a more cohesive and kind society.

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Breanna is an early stage Information Science PhD student at Cornell University, primarily advised by Drew Margolin. She is interested in the ways U.S. based extremist identities and ideologies manifest online using various social media platforms such as Twitter, Gab, YouTube, and Reddit. Before arriving at Cornell, Breanna earned both her B.S. and M.S. in Psychology from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), respectively. After UTSA, she worked as a Research Analyst in the Institutional Research department of a large community college in Texas.

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Claire is a PhD student in Organizational Behavior. Her research focuses on allyship behavior and how organizations can create more inclusive workplaces. She also studies stigma and discrimination with an interest in the backlash people face for acting in counterstereotypical ways. Claire received her bachelor's in psychology and cognitive sciences at Rice University. You can find her hiking and exploring local wineries with her husband and two dogs on the weekends!

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Leina is a rising sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences double majoring in Information Science and Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language. She is primarily interested in researching decision-making, bias formation, and how social inequity can be modeled through technology. Outside of her research, she is passionate about recruiting diverse students, especially Native Americans and Pacific Islanders, to joining the Ivies and research. She serves as the Diversity Chair for the Cornell Undergraduate Research Board and works as a Diversity Intern in the Cornell Admissions office.

Bora is a senior at the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in psychology with minors in fine arts and game design. She joined the Krosch lab in the spring of 2024 and is interested in mind-media interaction and how media creation and consumption influence social perception and inequality. Beyond the lab, Bora serves as a language-learning facilitator at Cornell’s Language Resource Center and is involved in the Cornell University Research Journal (CURJ), the Cornell Translator Interpreter Program (TIP), and PC and mobile game development projects. In her free time, she enjoys digital drawing, translating her favorite game, and listening to musical numbers.

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Gwen Osafo is a senior at Cornell majoring in Psychology and minoring in Africana Studies! She is passionate about researching different inequalities and the impact of race on various aspects of life. She is also passionate about mental health advocacy, especially regarding marginalized groups. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and dancing!

Celina is a junior at Cornell majoring in Human Development and pursuing a minor in Data Science. Celina joined the Krosch Lab on Fall 2024 and is interested in a wide range of clinical psychology field including relationship science mental illnesses. In the lab, she is assisting in data analysis and experiment operation of the research project focused on how social identities impact financial choices. Outside of research, Celina is the Social Chair for the Korean Student Association at Cornell. She enjoys weightlifting, pencil drawing, and cooking.

Marina is a junior majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She is particularly interested in factors that shape racial stereotypes and prejudice and how they influence well-being. She is also fascinated by the ways brain imaging studies can help understand ideological differences. Outside of the Krosch Lab, she works as a pharmacy technician at CVS and serves as a Cornell Tradition Fellow. Previously, she worked as a PSYCH 1101 tutor. In her free time, She enjoys running and experimenting with new recipes.

Emily is a first-year student in the College of Engineering with an interest in neurology, psychiatry, and their intersection with technology. Outside of academics, she enjoys listening to podcasts and exploring the economic history of various industries.

Annabelle is a freshman majoring in Computer Science and Information Science. She is interested in exploring the intersection between building digital systems/products and behavioral aspects of how users interact with these systems/products. She is a member of the Cybersecurity, XR, and Interdisciplinary Psychology Clubs. She likes to read and play tennis in her free time.

Layla is a sophomore majoring in Biology & Society and Psychology, with a strong interest in neuroscience, cognitive research, and and social determinants of health. She joined the Krosch Lab in 2025 and is particularly interested in how social perception and cognitive biases influence healthcare disparities and patient outcomes. Beyond the lab, Layla conducts research at Weill Cornell, serves as the president of Cornell’s Best Buddies chapter, and is on the executive board for the Brain Exercise Initiative. She is passionate about advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and exploring ways to improve accessibility in healthcare.