Emily T
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Cambridge University
Expertise
Psychology / Neuroscience
Bio
I'm Emily, a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech researching the computational neuroscience of social media and emotion. I earned my PhD in Psychology from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, where my research focused on loneliness, adolescent development, and mental health. Originally from a small town in Georgia, I spent ten exciting years in New York City working as a fashion model. After a couple of years in Los Angeles, I moved to Cambridge, UK, to pursue my doctoral studies. Now, I'm thrilled to be back in sunny California. In my spare time, I love traveling, staying active with sports, and exploring new adventures!Project ideas
Research Project
In this project, you will write an academic paper reviewing the latest research on a topic of your choice within the field of psychology and/or neuroscience. By engaging deeply with the literature, you will hone your skills in critical thinking, learn to evaluate the strength of scientific evidence, and develop the ability to synthesize complex information into a coherent narrative. This process will also enhance your academic writing skills, teaching you how to construct well-founded arguments and articulate them effectively. Further, I encourage you to cultivate your research interests by picking a topic you are passionate about, which might guiding future academic pursuits or career paths. Possible topics include: - The influence of social connectedness on adolescents’ emotion following social isolation - The impact of video games on adolescent wellbeing - Impact of early life adversity on memory in adolescents