The Eghbalzad Lab!
I am excited and proud to have officially started the first Psychology research lab at Oxford College, The Eghbalzad Lab (chosen by my students)! In addition to my scholarship development goals, my goal is to offer first- and second-year undergraduate students a dynamic and enriching learning environment where they can develop essential research skills, engage in meaningful research activities, receive mentorship and guidance, and prepare for their transition into the last 2 years of college. These technical and interpersonal skills include, but are not limited to, information literacy, research writing, data collection, data analysis (behavioral and neuroimaging), team and group work, and research communication skills. Currently, there are 3 students involved in the lab who are working on creating an online database of relevant research in the fields of human cognition, specifically Statistical Learning, and psychological impacts of socioeconomic status.
Principal Investigator
Leyla Eghbalzad, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Alec Lin
Alec is an undergraduate student at Emory University majoring in chemistry on a pre–med track. On campus, Alec works as a chemistry tutor and student instructor, while off campus, he works as a volunteer EMT. Alec joined the Eghbalzad Lab in Spring 2024 and is interested in learning more about statistical learning and the cognitive factors that interact with it. In his free time, Alec enjoys playing volleyball, going to the gym, and spending time with friends.
Stephanie Li
Stephanie is an undergraduate student majoring in biology and statistics at Emory Oxford College on the pre-med track. On campus, she is involved in global health clubs and is passionate about health equity. Stephanie joined the Eghbalzad Lab in the Spring of 2024 and is interested in how socioeconomic status impacts child developmental trajectory, including cognition, statistical learning, language, etc. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys playing the violin, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family!
Stella Lee
Stella Lee is an undergraduate Psychology major at Emory Oxford College on the Pre-Med track. On campus, she is actively involved in MED Club and the Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA) and has a strong interest in child developmental psychology. Stella joined the Eghbalzad Lab in Fall 2024 and is interested in how early environmental factors, such as socioeconomic status and cultural context, influence cognitive and social development, as well as statistical learning. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf and reading.