Cognitive Development Lab at UWEC

Emilija is a 3rd year Psychology major with a minor in Family Studies and a certificate in Organizational Communication. She plans on on pursuing a PhD in Cognitive or Developmental Psychology post-grad. Emilija works at the McIntyre Library as a Senior Student Assistant and is a student caller, raising funds for the University on behalf of the Foundation. She is a member of the Comprehensive Leadership Committee, where she helps to promote leadership activities to UWEC students. Outside of lab, she loves to play tennis and enjoys going to live music performances. She also enjoys traveling and learning new languages.

Olivia is a 2nd year Neuroscience major with a minor in French and a certificate in Mental Health and Well Being. She plans on going to medical school and becoming a child psychiatrist. Olivia is in the CogDev Lab as part of the Blugold Fellowship Program. At UWEC she also participates in the Blugold Marching Band and Blugold Athletic Band, where she plays clarinet. Outside of lab, she likes to swim and go thrifting with friends. She also likes to read and watch movies.

Zoe is a 2nd year student with a double major in Psychology and Organizational Communications and a certificate in Analytical Reasoning. She plans on attending graduate school for Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is the Co-President of the Honors Student Council, the UWEC Concert Choir Treasurer, and the Research and Development Committee Chair for Campus Ambassadors. In addition to her academic endeavors, Zoe loves to sing in the UWEC concert choir and working for the UWEC social media team. In her free time, she likes to explore the wonderful Eau Claire community with her friends. 

Derek is a 1st year Psychology major who plans on continuing his education to attain a Masters in School Psychology so he can work in a high school as a School Psychologist. He plays on the UWEC men's rugby team and participates in other intermural sports. Derek also enjoys reading classic literature, practicing the bass and piano, and watching plays and musicals. 

Audrey worked in the CogDevLab 2024-2025. She is a Psychology major with an Organizational Communication certificate. She plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology and practice as a clinical psychologist as well as becoming an adjunct professor of psychology at a University. 

Kiera graduated UWEC in Spring 2025 with a  Psychology major & Japanese minor. She is pursuing a masters degree in psychology at University of Minnesota. Her long-term goal is to become a professor and continue research into improving math curriculum in low-income school areas.