Lisa Chalik, PhD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
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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.

Calli Frankel

I’m a sophomore at Skidmore College, double majoring in Psychology and French. Being a part of the Developing Minds Lab is such an exciting opportunity, and I am so happy to learn more about children’s perceptions and norms surrounding social groups. When I'm not studying, I spend a lot of time hiking, biking, and doing anything else in the great outdoors. I also love cooking, listening to music, and playing games with friends! 

Elena Tittel

I am a sophomore at Skidmore College, double-majoring in English and Psychology. I am very excited to be a part of the Developing Minds Lab as I am very interested in childhood development as well as social and behavioral psychology! In my free time, I like playing guitar, playing with my band, and spending time with friends.

Gabby Modesti

I am a junior at Skidmore College majoring in Psychology and minoring in Gender Studies. I excited to join the Developing Minds Lab to further my work with children and begin researching how children place people into in-group, out-group, or ambiguous groups upon meeting new people. During my free time I like to cook, plan parties, go for runs, and spend time with my friends and family.