RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

SOPHIE BIER

Sophie is a third-year student at the University of Oregon pursuing a degree in Neuroscience with a Spanish and Chemistry minor on the Pre-Med track. She wants to pursue a career in Neurology and explore research opportunities in that field. Outside of school, she plays tennis and enjoys baking.

ASHNA RAJBHANDARI

Ashna is a third-year undergraduate majoring in Computer Science and Data Science, complemented with a minor in Economics. Her area of interest includes the intersection between numeracy and its influence on economic decision-making and judgment. After graduation, she hopes to attend graduate school with the goal of earning a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology.

ESTER KIM

Ester is a second-year student majoring in neuroscience and minoring in legal studies at the University of Oregon, in the Clarks Honors College. She looks forward to her time as a research assistant and developing skills in this area. She plans to build the fundamental skills of research that are applicable to her academics as well as her pursuit of higher education. She would like to explore deeper into decision-making in the medical field.

LAUREN LANNING

Lauren is a fourth-year student at the University of Oregon double majoring in Psychology and Public Relations. Outside of school, she teaches dance to young children here in Eugene, and she enjoys being in the beautiful Oregon outdoors. She is looking forward to expanding her skill set and knowledge here at the CAIDe lab. She is interested in the broader field of science communication. She is also curious about the intersection of cognitive decision-making processes with how audiences interact with media and business entities.

ISABELLE LONG

Isabelle is a third-year student double majoring in Psychology and Family and Human Services, with complementary minors in Italian and Comparative Literature. She is excited to explore cognitive decision-making in numeracy through her work with the CAIDe Lab, aiming to enrich her academic journey and support her goal of becoming a clinical mental health therapist. Isabelle is particularly passionate about working with adolescents, especially in the field of
eating disorder counseling.