Dr. Stefania Conte is the leader of the ENCoDE Team and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Binghamton University. As a developmental cognitive neuroscientist her research program investigates how neural maturation and the interactions between multiple cognitive domains (e.g., visual perception, attention, emotion and language processing) define the aspects of social communication.

Crystal is currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive psychology at Binghamton University. She joined the ENCoDe team because of her interest in perception and memory processes. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, painting and ceramics. Her current aspiration is to become a researcher.

Devon graduated with a B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience from Binghamton University. He joined ENCoDe because of his interest in researching early neurocognitive development. Outside of the lab, he volunteers at Lourdes Hospital. In his spare time, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee. His current aspiration is to go into the medical field.

Heather is currently pursuing a BS in integrative neuroscience at Binghamton University and minoring in Italian. She  joined the ENCoDe team because of her interest in doing clinical neuro research. Outside of the lab she regularly volunteers as an EMT. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting and running. Her current aspiration is to go into the medical field.

Kayla is currently pursuing a BS in Integrative Neuroscience at Binghamton University and minoring in Forensic Health. She joined the ENCoDe team because of her interest in cognitive development.  Outside of the lab she volunteers at local school districts and teaches young elementary students science lessons. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, and rugby. Her current aspiration is to be in the medical field.