MEMBERS
DARIN R. BROWN (DIRECTOR)
DARIN R. BROWN (DIRECTOR)
I direct the Reward, Affect, and Decision-Making lab at Pitzer College, where I am an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Field Group . I received my PhD from the University of New Mexico where I studied EEG signatures of frontal cortical function. In addition to probing the underlying neural dynamics and mechanisms of reward and emotional processes , my research aims to utilize these techniques and experimental paradigms to identify bio-markers of aberrant cognitive processes in clinical populations. My current work examines the contribution of hedonic appraisal in the generation of signals of reward processing in healthy and diseased populations.
I direct the Reward, Affect, and Decision-Making lab at Pitzer College, where I am an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Field Group . I received my PhD from the University of New Mexico where I studied EEG signatures of frontal cortical function. In addition to probing the underlying neural dynamics and mechanisms of reward and emotional processes , my research aims to utilize these techniques and experimental paradigms to identify bio-markers of aberrant cognitive processes in clinical populations. My current work examines the contribution of hedonic appraisal in the generation of signals of reward processing in healthy and diseased populations.
SIYA BHOLA (Co-Lab Manager)
SIYA BHOLA (Co-Lab Manager)
I am a student at Pitzer College in the Joint Medical Program, majoring in human biology and minoring in data science. My research interests include cognitive neuroscience, memory, and biomarkers of clinical psychiatric illness. I have experience working in an MRI lab and am excited to continue doing neuroscience research using EEG in the RAD Lab. In my free time, I enjoy baking, beach days, weightlifting, and dancing. .
I am a student at Pitzer College in the Joint Medical Program, majoring in human biology and minoring in data science. My research interests include cognitive neuroscience, memory, and biomarkers of clinical psychiatric illness. I have experience working in an MRI lab and am excited to continue doing neuroscience research using EEG in the RAD Lab. In my free time, I enjoy baking, beach days, weightlifting, and dancing. .
NATHAN CHABIN (Co-Lab Manager)
NATHAN CHABIN (Co-Lab Manager)
I am a student at Pitzer College majoring in neuroscience. I am interested in all things cognition and hope to learn more about neuroanatomy, memory processes, and cultural influences on cognition. Another passion of mine is Spanish and I hope to eventually become fluent. In my free time, I like to learn about dinosaurs, take walks, and play basketball with my friends.
I am a student at Pitzer College majoring in neuroscience. I am interested in all things cognition and hope to learn more about neuroanatomy, memory processes, and cultural influences on cognition. Another passion of mine is Spanish and I hope to eventually become fluent. In my free time, I like to learn about dinosaurs, take walks, and play basketball with my friends.
RESEARCH TEAM
RESEARCH TEAM
EVA SWARTZ
EVA SWARTZ
I’m a student at Pitzer, planning to major in neuroscience with an emphasis in cognitive sciences. I’m most interested in how activist organizations can use specific visual and auditory stimulation to generate psychological responses in allied or opposing individuals, to more successfully gather support for their cause. I’m very excited to learn more about how and why we make certain decisions based on patterns and rewards in the RAD Lab. Outside of STEM, I enjoy baking, collecting rocks, painting, and being in nature!
I’m a student at Pitzer, planning to major in neuroscience with an emphasis in cognitive sciences. I’m most interested in how activist organizations can use specific visual and auditory stimulation to generate psychological responses in allied or opposing individuals, to more successfully gather support for their cause. I’m very excited to learn more about how and why we make certain decisions based on patterns and rewards in the RAD Lab. Outside of STEM, I enjoy baking, collecting rocks, painting, and being in nature!
SARRAH ZANZI
SARRAH ZANZI
I'm a student at Pitzer, majoring in human biology. My research interests include memory and decision making, more specifically understanding the relationship between our emotions and how they play a role in the decisions we make. I like both psychology and neuroscience and the RAD Lab is a great combination of that, so I am excited to be a part of it. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, going to the beach, traveling, hiking, and going on drives with my friends.
I'm a student at Pitzer, majoring in human biology. My research interests include memory and decision making, more specifically understanding the relationship between our emotions and how they play a role in the decisions we make. I like both psychology and neuroscience and the RAD Lab is a great combination of that, so I am excited to be a part of it. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, going to the beach, traveling, hiking, and going on drives with my friends.
ARPITHA PARTHASARATHY
ARPITHA PARTHASARATHY
I am a student at Pitzer College majoring in Biology and Psychology. I am primarily interested in neuropsychology. A few of my research interests include cognition, emotion processing, memory and reward acquisition. I am so excited to work in the RAD lab and use EEG! In my free time I like to play video games, paint, read, and be outdoors.
I am a student at Pitzer College majoring in Biology and Psychology. I am primarily interested in neuropsychology. A few of my research interests include cognition, emotion processing, memory and reward acquisition. I am so excited to work in the RAD lab and use EEG! In my free time I like to play video games, paint, read, and be outdoors.
JEREMY SU
JEREMY SU
I’m a student at Pitzer College intending to major in cognitive science. I’m interested in psychology and neuroscience, especially how emotions affect and interact with memory and decisions. Other interests include learning about neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD, drawing, dancing, and horror in any medium
I’m a student at Pitzer College intending to major in cognitive science. I’m interested in psychology and neuroscience, especially how emotions affect and interact with memory and decisions. Other interests include learning about neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD, drawing, dancing, and horror in any medium
MAYAH GREENFIELD
MAYAH GREENFIELD
I am a student at Pitzer majoring in Human Biology on the premed track. I am most interested in understanding what makes individuals characteristically different so I can better connect with my future patients. The RAD lab allows me to collect data on decision making and other tendencies so I can better understand human behavior. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing soccer, baking, and laying in the sun!
I am a student at Pitzer majoring in Human Biology on the premed track. I am most interested in understanding what makes individuals characteristically different so I can better connect with my future patients. The RAD lab allows me to collect data on decision making and other tendencies so I can better understand human behavior. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing soccer, baking, and laying in the sun!
LYLA CARMELJESSUP
LYLA CARMELJESSUP
I’m a student at Pitzer College, majoring in neuroscience with a concentration in neuropharmacology. I’m passionate about a variety of topics including neuroepigenetics, learning differences, mental illness, and developing culturally salient healing modalities. In my free time I enjoy mixed media art, spending time in nature, and trying new foods.
I’m a student at Pitzer College, majoring in neuroscience with a concentration in neuropharmacology. I’m passionate about a variety of topics including neuroepigenetics, learning differences, mental illness, and developing culturally salient healing modalities. In my free time I enjoy mixed media art, spending time in nature, and trying new foods.
OWEN AVDALOVIC
OWEN AVDALOVIC
I am a student-athlete at Pitzer College, majoring in Neuroscience. I'm interested in exploring how reward positivity relates to decision-making and the learning process. I am looking forward to learning more about effectively using EEG in the RAD Lab, while further pursuing my passion for neuroscience. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a student-athlete at Pitzer College, majoring in Neuroscience. I'm interested in exploring how reward positivity relates to decision-making and the learning process. I am looking forward to learning more about effectively using EEG in the RAD Lab, while further pursuing my passion for neuroscience. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.
CECELIA BAUER
CECELIA BAUER
I am a student at Pitzer College majoring in human biology and minoring in chemistry on the pre-med track. I am interested in research dealing with neuropharmacology, addiction, and depression. Outside of the lab, I am passionate about gardening and agriculture as well as music. I currently host a radio show at KSPC, tune in!
I am a student at Pitzer College majoring in human biology and minoring in chemistry on the pre-med track. I am interested in research dealing with neuropharmacology, addiction, and depression. Outside of the lab, I am passionate about gardening and agriculture as well as music. I currently host a radio show at KSPC, tune in!
OMAR MNFY
OMAR MNFY
I am a student at Pitzer College double majoring in Psychology and Data Science. I am interested in cognition, memory processing, machine learning, and AI. I am passionate about understanding the relationship between how the human mind functions and how a computer processes information. I love writing, public speaking, and reading about technological advancement.
I am a student at Pitzer College double majoring in Psychology and Data Science. I am interested in cognition, memory processing, machine learning, and AI. I am passionate about understanding the relationship between how the human mind functions and how a computer processes information. I love writing, public speaking, and reading about technological advancement.
YIXUAN WANG
YIXUAN WANG
I am a student at Pitzer College. Her research interests include early trauma, Complex-PTSD, OCD and Asian mental health disparities. After Pitzer, I wishes to obtain a graduate degree in clinical psychology, integrating technological innovation and clinical research to increase mental healthcare access. In my free time, I love learning foreign languages and cultures as well as spending time with my dog.
I am a student at Pitzer College. Her research interests include early trauma, Complex-PTSD, OCD and Asian mental health disparities. After Pitzer, I wishes to obtain a graduate degree in clinical psychology, integrating technological innovation and clinical research to increase mental healthcare access. In my free time, I love learning foreign languages and cultures as well as spending time with my dog.