Lab Director
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Dr. Colleen GanleyProfessor
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Postdoctoral Scholar
Olivia Cook
My research is focused on understanding children’s cognitive development as a function of informal and formal learning environments using a social constructivist approach. Specifically, I am interested in the roles that parents and teachers play in supporting the development of domain-general skills (e.g., self-regulation, metacognition, memory) and domain-specific skills (e.g., STEM learning, mathematics) throughout early childhood (PreK – 3rd Grade).
Graduate Students
Zahra Sharif
My academic journey revolves around the fascinating field of Developmental Psychology with a special focus on understanding and addressing Math Anxiety among children.
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Nhu Hin
My research examines how early experiences shape children's academic confidence, particularly in math, and how factors like stereotypes influence learning, performance, and decision-making. I aim to identify predictors of academic success and develop interventions that support students from historically marginalized backgrounds, fostering inclusive and empowering learning environments.
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Lab Staff
Christy Allen
Program Coordinator
I am a graduate of Florida State University, receiving my BS in Psychology! After spending my undergraduate years as a member of the Math Thinking and Learning Lab, I was given the opportunity to continue gaining research experience through the lab. I currently serve as the program coordinator for this amazing team as we work on our current project, developing a math intervention for math-anxious students.
Undergraduate Research Students
Lillian Van Sleen
Majoring in psychology and criminology, my main focus is on evaluations and evidence-based interventions. I will be pursuing a Ph.D. to become a forensic psychologist. I firmly believe the course of one's life is greatly influenced at a young age, thus the great importance of early interventions -- to give children the tools they need to thrive. |
Hanah Niazi
Hi! I am a junior majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and minoring in Business. After I graduate, I plan on pursuing my MD-PhD to become a Neuroscientist. |
Madeline Bramson
Hi I am a junior majoring in Psychology and Computer Science. After I graduate from FSU, I plan on either going to grad school for developmental psychology or going into the workforce for UX. |
Annie McIlroy
Hi! I am currently a senior majoring in behavioral neuroscience with minors in child development, chemistry, and international affairs. After graduating, I plan to attend either medical school or optometry school.
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Lindsey Wagner
Hi! I am a junior here at Florida State, majoring in Psychology with a minor in English. After graduating from FSU, I plan to continue my education by pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology. I aspire to make diagnoses and treatment interventions for developmental and learning disabilities more effective and accessible for children. I believe that early diagnoses of developmental and learning disabilities is paramount to a child’s success in education, and every child deserves the accommodations necessary for academic accomplishment.
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Tyler Moreno
Hi, I am a junior majoring in cell and molecular neuroscience. After I graduate, I intend on going to medical school and pursuing a career in psychiatry.
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Katie Bozek
Hi! I am a junior majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience with plans to pursue medical school after completing my undergraduate studies. I am passionate about working with children and contributing to research that expands our understanding of how they learn and develop. |
Jaden Evans
Hi! I’m a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in child development. After I graduate from Florida State, I plan on pursuing a graduate degree in psycholinguistics, child psychology, or another related field.
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Xavier Rissacher
Majoring in both psychology and biology as an undergraduate, I am seeking to further my own education and eventually receive a pHD so I can help make Intervention, assistance, and care more readily accessible for our next generation.
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