PI: Dr. Nancy Carlisle
Hello! I'm an Associate Professor in Psychology and Cognitive Science at Lehigh University, and I am in charge of the CAM Lab. I work with a fantastic group of trainees to learn more about attention and memory. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about our research, or if you are interested in working in the lab.
When I'm not at work: I'm spending time with my kids, Will & Ella, and partner, Tom and/or dancing/singing.
Fun fact: I once rode my bike across the state of Michigan!
Grad Student: Haley Bennett
Haley received her BA and MA joining Lehigh university and a becoming member of the CAM Lab.
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Grad Student: Mahsa Zafarmand
Mahsa received her BA and MA from Iran before becoming a grad student at Lehigh university and a member of the CAM Lab.
When I'm not at work: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, and walking.
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Grad Student: Matt Tong
Matt received his BS in Psychology at the University of Minnesota, and worked as a research assistant and EEG technician at the University of Minnesota’s Cognition and Brain Lab for Dr. Scott Sponheim before starting his PhD at Lehigh.
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current UNDERGRADUATE RAs
2023-2024: (front) Nadine Boukhari, Catherine Kelly, Xinying Zou (Master's Student in Computer Science), Reese Keveanos, Gabi Velazquez, Meghan Matthys, Nicole Cestone, Sebastian Bedoya, Caroline McDowell; (back) Ferdinand Burghart, Jesse Ryan, Sebastian Gaertner, Vince Caruso, Deyzon Walcott. (Not pictured: Avery Hopkey, Audrey Snyder, Virginia McMahon, Chunliang Yang)
COLLABORATORS: Current and Past
Geoffrey Woodman - Vanderbilt University
Steve Luck - UC Davis
Joy Geng - UC Davis
Martin Eimer - Birkbeck, University of London
Arni Kristjansson -University of Iceland
Anna Grubert - Durham University
Nick Gaspelin - Binghamton University
Rob Reinhart- Boston University
Min-Suk Kang - Sungkyunkwan University
Matt Judah - University of Arkansas
former Postdoc: Dr. Matthieu Chidharom
Matthieu completed his Master's and PhD work at University of Strasbourg in France. After his time in the CAMlab, Matthieu took a second post-doc with Ed Vogel and Monica Rosenberg at the University of Chicago.
When I'm not at work: I am not at work...
Fun fact: I once visited 7 European countries in 10 days driving a Peugeot 206!
former Visiting Grad Student: Greta Manini
Greta pursued her PhD at the University of Grenada in Spain with Dr. Juan Lupiáñez. She visited the CAMlab for Fall 2022, and did some really cool behavioral and EEG work looking at how the relevance of salient items impacts attentional processes!
When I'm not at work: I'm doing some outdoor activities, listening to podcasts, or going out with my friends.
Fun fact: I love animals but it seems that they don't love me back. At different times I was bitten by an iguana, a monkey, and a seagull.
former GRADUATE STUDENT: Ziyao Zhang
Ziyao received his Master's degree from Lehigh while working in the CAM Lab after completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Central China Normal University. Ziyao is now a graduate student at UT Austin, working in the lab of Jarrod Lewis-Peacock. We miss you, Ziyao, but best of luck as you continue your journey!!
When I am not at work: I'm spending time with my friends, playing Lego and puzzles, reading and watching movies.
Fun fact: I once attempted to walk my friend's cat.
former GRADUATE STUDENT: Renee Sahatdjian
After Renee left Lehigh, she joined a UX development team. She is currently continuing her studies at Drexel University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida.
When not at work: I’m finding the best spot in a local coffee house and devouring a good book. I also love art, bike rides, and cooking!
Fun fact: I once ate only feta cheese for three days straight.
former UNDERGRADUATE RAs
2022-2023: (back) Virginia McMahon, Dr. C, Matthieu Chidharom (postdoc), Matt Tong (grad student), Mahsa Zafarmand (grad student); (middle) Reese Keveanos, Nadine Boukhari, Caroline McDowell, Nicole Cestone, Sebastian Gaertner; (front) Sebastian Bedoya, Vince Caruso (not pictured: Catherine Kelly, Camille Guillon, Sebastian Gaertner, Jola Fagade, Chunliang Yang, Sophie Weisenfeld, Genevieve Powell, Sarah Jacobs)
LAB ALUMNI:
Aleksander Nitka - former undergraduate RA and visiting scholar, PhD Neuroscience, University of Nottingham, current post-doc Jagiellonian University, Poland
former UNDERGRADUATE RAS:
2021-2022: Sheridan Scott, Bridget Walicki, Julia Duchossois, Julia Helliesen, Riley Sawka, Catherine Kelly, Camille Guillon, Sebastian Gaertner, Jola Fagade, Khue Nguyen, Chunliang Yang, Jack Tully
2020-2021: Jane Levin, Sheridan Scott, Bridget Walicki, Julia Duchossois, Julia Helliesen, Wendy Xu
2019-2020: Ben Rosshirt, Sheridan Scott, Bridget Walicki, Daniel Wohl, Jane Levin, Clarissa Chun, Eileen Porterfield
2018-2019: Nicole Firestone, Ben Rosshirt, Sheridan Scott, Bridget Walicki, Daniel Wohl
2017-2018: Allison Kayne, Jennifer Tomany, Kim Mejia, Larrisa Miller, Michael Ioannou
2016-2017: Allison Kayne, Larrisa Miller, Kacie Bogar, Taylor Echevarria, Jennifer Tomany, Karen Huang