Jean L
- Research Program Mentor

PhD candidate at University of Southern California (USC)

Expertise

Psychology, sociology, effective writing and presentation skills

Bio

I'm fascinated by how our minds work, and particularly the ways in which social interactions shape our lives. I'm drawn to research questions that have direct social implications, such as understanding the mechanisms underlying stereotyping and bias, in addition to ways we can enhance people's everyday well-being. I get a lot of inspiration for research from my daily life, and I love the process of concretizing an idea into a testable prediction and experiment and thinking about the current ways people do things and how to improve upon them. Outside of research, I recently moved to sunny LA and have been spending a lot of time outside hiking and enjoying the beach. In my free time I really enjoy making art (drawing/painting), writing, and listening to audiobooks.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Cultural Differences in Self-Control Capabilities

Self-control is an ability to change one's behavior according to standards or norms, and individuals seem to differ in the amount of self-control they possess. One open question is how culture may intersect with self-control capabilities, as some cultures are regarded as "looser" or "tighter" than others with respect to the rules or norms that govern acceptable behavior.

Coding skills

Python, R, Javascript

Languages I know

Mandarin, fluent; German, beginner

Teaching experience

I tutored students through my local library in high school as well as a student through my school's tutoring program. I've also served as a mentor and Mentor Coordinator for a program in college geared towards helping students of color feel a greater sense of belonging.

Credentials

Work experience

EqualAI (2021 - 2021)

Research Fellow

Education

Princeton University

BA Bachelor of Arts (2021)

Neuroscience

University of Southern California (USC)

PhD Doctor of Philosophy candidate

Social Psychology

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Jean L - Research Program Mentor