OUR RESEARCH TEAM
Dr. stephen J. ceci, phdPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORDr. Stephen J. Ceci is the author of approximately 500 articles, books, commentaries, reviews, and chapters, many in the premier journals in the field. According to Google Scholar, his work has been cited about 50,000 times and his h-index is 90, i10=287, with ~40 publications each cited over 100 times and 12 cited over 1,000 times. He has given hundreds of invited addresses and keynote speeches around the world (Harvard, Cambridge University, Oxford, Yale, Princeton, University of Rome, University of Oslo, and the Max Plank Institutes in both Munich and Berlin). Dr. Ceci has served on the Advisory Board of the National Science Foundation for seven years (the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences), and was a member of the National Academy of Sciences’ Board of Behavioral and Sensory Sciences for six years. He is the recipient of a number of lifetime achievement awards from the APS, APA, and SRCD. He is also the past president of the Society of Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science.
Dr. Ceci's research involves three lines of inquiry: 1) children & the law (suggestibility, competence to testify, deception, coerced confessions, deception), 2) women and science (gender discrimination in hiring, mentoring, stereotypes), and 3) intellectual development (cross-cultural influences, schooling, intelligence, cognitive sex differences, and achievement gaps). In his women-in-science research with Wendy Williams, they published several new articles/chapters. In addition, he conducted and published multiple experiments on children's testimonial competence. |
Current graduate students
I-AN (AMY) SU
I-An (Amy) Su ([email protected]) is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Developmental Psychology Ph.D. Program with her concentration in Law, Psychology, and Human Development. She is also on the track of Ph.D. Minor in Statistics (Applied Statistics) and Graduate Minor in Cognitive Science. She is working with Dr. Stephen J. Ceci on a transnational, cross-cultural study of children's eyewitness memory and suggestibility. Meanwhile, she is also working with Dr. Charles J. Brainerd on studies of adaptive memory (survival processing effect) and false memory, and Dr. John H. Blume on a case review study of competency to be executed. Her research interests include but are not limited to child witness, child testimony, forensic interviewing, and other topics in the field of psychology and law. Before she came to Cornell, she worked as a licensed attorney-at-law in Taiwan who specializes in criminal defense (i.e., capital cases, innocence cases, defendants with mental health challenges, etc.). At present, she is pursuing basic and translational research in psychological science to better connect developmental and behavioral science research to outreach and extension in legal proceedings. |
TSING NIE
Tsing Nie ([email protected]) is a Master's student in Developmental Psychology at Cornell. Her concentration is in gender bias. She earned her B.S. in psychology from the Australian National University. Tsing's long-term goal is to promote gender equality. Her research interests also encompass forensic interviews, particularly focusing on children, adolescents, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Tsing has a passion for music, leading her own rock band in Australia and enjoying musical theater. Apart from that, Tsing is also a pet enthusiast! |
CURRENT Undergraduate STUDENTS
ZAINUB MALICK ([email protected])
Zainub Malick is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences. Zainub is majoring in Psychology, and she is minoring in both Biological Sciences and Inequality Studies in Health Equity. This year, Zainub is serving as the Undergraduate Team Lead of the Transnational Study on Children's Suggestibility. Her academic interests include learning about the effects of early development and she is very passionate about public health. Outside of that, Zainub enjoys taking care of her many houseplants and learning strange, niche facts about specific subjects! |
HANNAH DREXLER ([email protected])
Hannah is a senior majoring in both English and Government and minoring in Spanish. She is interested in the relationship between the justice system and psychology, specifically the interaction between the law and biases concerning social constructs like gender and race. Outside of the classroom and lab, Hannah is a policy analyst for the Cornell Roosevelt Institute and does research in the English Department. She enjoys practicing her Spanish, racing through the New York Times Daily Mini, and enjoying the beautiful Ithaca outdoors. In the future, she hopes to attend law school and plans to approach policy with a humanistic perspective. |
NOAH BERG ([email protected])
Noah Berg is a senior majoring in Human Development. He is broadly interested in the intersection of psychology and law, specifically in the factors impacting decision making in death penalty cases. Outside of academics, Noah is a Human Ecology Ambassador, a member of Best Buddies, and a student member of the College of Human Ecology Academic Integrity Hearing Board. He enjoys playing and watching all types of sports and hiking. After graduation, Noah hopes to continue researching the administration of the death penalty and to attend law school. |
GRETA GILBERT ([email protected])
Greta Gilbert is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing and Law and Society. Her interests lay in developmental psychology and child suggestibility as it relates to testifying under oath. Outside of academics you can find Greta rowing for the Cornell Varsity Women's Rowing Team or listening to audiobooks on a walk. Upon graduation, she hopes to continue her studies in law school. |
RAAG VENKAT ([email protected])
Raag Venkat is a junior in the College of Human Ecology and joined the lab in his sophomore year. He is majoring in Human Development. His academic interests lie within the realm of child cognition, specifically looking at the role of mental health in development and legal policy. Outside of his research, he is passionate about interdisciplinary approaches to health and well-being that include hospitality studies and human-centered design. A fun fact is that Raag is an avid coffee drinker and a brand ambassador for La Colombe Coffee! |
ISABELLE ERSKINE ([email protected])
Isabelle Erskine is a junior in the college of Human Ecology majoring in Human Development with minors in Law and Society and Public Policy. Her academic interests include education policy and the intersections between psychology and the law. Outside of academics, Isabelle is President of TST BOCES Career Skills Mentoring Club. She also serves as the Vice President of Activities for Best Buddies and the Philanthropy Chair of her sorority. Upon graduation, she hopes to continue to teach and attend law school. NOTE: Isabelle is studying abroad for the Spring '24 semester. |
REBEKKA KIVIMAE ([email protected])
Rebekka Kivimae is a junior in the College of Arts and Science majoring in Biological Sciences, on the Neurobiology and Behavior track, and minoring in the History of Art. She’s interested in anything to do with the brain and the intersections between neuroscience, psychology, and culture. Outside of academics, you can find Rebekka working with Cornell EARS, Cornell Cameradery, Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, and the Johnson Museum, or perhaps on a hike. Upon graduation, she hopes to attend medical school. NOTE: Rebekka is studying abroad for the Spring '24 semester. |
CARLY DIAGO ([email protected])
Carly Diago is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Psychology and Spanish. She is especially interested in the psychology of children and adolescents and is passionate about reforming the foster care system and supporting foster youth both in and out of the system. Carly is involved with Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society, and is a TA for Introduction to Environmental Psychology. Additionally, she is a mentor with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ithaca program which connects adults with children in need of support. She hopes to pursue further study in clinical child psychology in the future. |
BROOKE POWELL ([email protected])
Brooke Powell is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Psychology and minoring in Business and Law & Society. She is particularly interested in the intersection of law and psychology especially with relation to false memories, moral psychology, and perjury. In addition to research, she is a member of Psi Chi and enjoys baking, reading, and running. She plans to attend law school after graduation. |
SIMONE SHTEINGART ([email protected])
Simone Shteingart is a senior in the College of Human Ecology studying Human Development. She is interested in how child development can inform education policy and interventions. She is intrigued about how child memory and suggestibility may impact their educational experience, and how a school can best support its students. On campus, she is a member of REACH (a program that provides tutoring and mentoring for students in the Ithaca area) and a Human Ecology Ambassador. Upon graduation, she hopes to teach and attend graduate school for School Psychology. |
MICHAEL WU ([email protected])
Michael is a junior from Taipei, Taiwan majoring in Psychology and Government. He is passionate about Sports Law and aspires to be a sports attorney, fighting for just compensation and educational access to student athletes from High School through College. On campus, Michael is an active member of the Taiwanese American Student Association, Prison Reform and Education Project, Club Fencing Team, and Club Basketball Team. Off campus, Michael is a member of Taiwan’s National Fencing Team, specializing in Men’s Foil. Michael also worked his Freshman Year as a Certified Behavior Therapist, working with children on the Autism spectrum and helping prepare them for success in all areas of their lives. In his free time, he loves going to the gym and re-watching The Office! |
ISABELLA DIAZ ([email protected])
Isabella Diaz is a junior in the College of Human Ecology studying Human Development with minors in Inequality Studies and Law & Society. She is interested in child susceptibility, false statements, and psychological factors impacting witness testimonies. Outside of academics, Isabella is a member of Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, volunteers for Legal Assistance of Western New York, and enjoys working at a local coffee shop. In her free time, Isabella loves to play golf and watch reality TV. After graduation, she plans on attending law school. |
RUIZENG WANG ([email protected])
Ruizeng Wang is a sophomore in the College of Human Ecology majoring in Human Development. He is minoring in Data Science and Business. He is broadly interested in Developmental Psychology, especially research on brain disorders like Autism and Alzheimer’s disease. Beyond academics, Ruizeng is a volunteer club founder in China and has organized volunteer teaching programs at the Autism Rehabilitation Center for four years. He is a member of Chromatic at Cornell and is passionate about photography, Chinese calligraphy arts, and violin. |
LAB ALUMNI
JD / PHD STUDENTS:
PHD STUDENTS:
MASTER'S STUDENTS:
SENIOR HONOR THESIS STUDENTS:
- Amelia Hritz (2018)
- Caisa Royer (2018)
PHD STUDENTS:
- Vivian Rotenstein (2021)
- Kayla Burd (2018)
MASTER'S STUDENTS:
- Drew Ware (2023)
- Christine Johnson (2021)
- Bian Deng (2019)
- Renu Deshmukh (2019)
- Isabella Esposito (2017)
SENIOR HONOR THESIS STUDENTS:
- Emily Haney (2023)
- Alexis Aberman (2022)
- Jennifer Hoang (2022)
- Joyce Tian (2022)
- Catherine Gorey (2021)
- Marieliette Corretjer (2021)
- Elizabeth Kim (2019)
- Zoey Costanzo (2018)
RECENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
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