Meet the Lab!
Principal Investigator
Kyshia Henderson (she/her)
Dr. Henderson is an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Henderson's research broadly focuses on how racism is promoted and justified. Click here for Dr. Henderson’s CV. Outside the lab she enjoys playing video games, finding new music, and doing embroidery.
Graduate Students
Derek Sungmin Kahng
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Affiliated Graduate Students
Elizabeth Janey (she/her)
Elizabeth Janey is a graduate student in the Social Psychology program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. Elizabeth's research broadly focuses on how the environment influences racial attitudes and one's sense of belonging. When she isn't working on research you can find her walking her dog, Pancake, reading a book, or lounging like a Victorian era woman.
Vanessa Lazaro (she/her)
Vanessa is a PhD candidate primarily working with Dr. Lin Bian at the University of Chicago. She graduated from Cornell University with her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Inequality Studies. Broadly, Vanessa's research focuses on how children think about intersecting social categories in the context of brilliance and social inequality. In her free time, you can likely find her playing video games, trying out new recipes, or deejaying.
Research Assistants
Olivia Gillis (she/her)
Olivia Gillis is a third-year student majoring in psychology and neuroscience. She is interested in the history of racism and how it affects today's political and social culture. Her goal is to work in the healthcare field and address health disparities.