Lab Members

Principal Investigator

Lisa Chalik, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology
Faculty Page | Email | CV | OSF

My research focuses on the abstract theories that children build and rely upon as they navigate the social world. I explore how children learn to organize the people around them into social categories, and how they make inferences about people on the basis of social category membership. I also study the implications of social categorization for moral evaluation. When I'm not working, I can usually be found baking.

STUDENTS

Amanda Ruffino

Hi! I’m Amanda Ruffino, and I’m a junior at Skidmore College majoring in psychology and double-minoring in dance and education studies. The Developing Minds Lab has provided me with the opportunity to examine how children learn, grow, behave, and interact with others, which has offered me valuable insights into social and cognitive development and society as a whole. Outside of this research, I enjoy working with children, baking, crafting, watching documentaries and hockey, and spending time with the people I love!

Audrey Bowen

Hi! I am a junior at Skidmore, double-majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience. I love working with children, and am very thankful for the opportunity to gain research experience as a member of the Developing Minds Lab. Outside of school, I enjoy playing basketball, reading, and spending time with friends!

Ani McIntyre

Hi! I’m Ani, and I am a junior at Skidmore majoring in Psychology. I enjoy working with children and am excited to gain experience and knowledge as a member of the Developing Minds Lab. Outside of research, I am a part of the Skidmore equestrian team and enjoy crafting with friends.

Cat Scales

Hi! I'm a junior at Skidmore College double-majoring in Psychology and Music. The Developing Minds lab has given me the awesome opportunity to explore my passion around childhood psychology and how kids learn to move through the world and engage with others. Outside the lab, you can find me playing music, running around with my ultimate frisbee team, or baking!

Jane Langan

Hi! My name is Jane Langan and I am a Sophomore student at Skidmore College. I am majoring in psychology with a minor in creative writing. I am thrilled to be working in the Developing Minds Lab. It is fascinating to learn about childhood and how it affects who we are today. My hobbies include theater, reading, and writing.

Bella Bradley

Hi, I’m Bella Bradley! I am a sophomore at Skidmore College, and I’m double-majoring in Education Studies and Psychology. I love working with children, and I am so excited to be a part of the Developing Minds Lab. Outside of research, I enjoy spending time with friends, substitute teaching, and working on creative projects, such as art, music, and theater!

Stella Dolkart

Hi! I’m Stella Dolkart and I’m a junior at Skidmore College. I’m majoring in psychology and minoring in education studies. I’m so excited to be part of the Developing Minds Lab! I really enjoy working with children and I especially love to see how they each view the world in their eyes. Outside of the lab, I am hanging out with the T-Breds guide dog I am raising, or with my friends!