Amanda is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Furman University. Her research focuses broadly on children’s and adolescents’ conceptions of social inequalities, how prejudice infiltrates peer settings, and the development of moral reasoning. She received her PhD in Human Development with a specialization in Developmental Science and a Certificate in Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation from the University of Maryland. During her doctoral studies, she was mentored by Dr. Melanie Killen in the Social and Moral Development Laboratory and funded through the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Prior to joining the faculty at Furman, Amanda was a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology at the University of Maryland.

Margaret is a senior studying Psychology at Furman University from Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the lab in January of 2023. Margaret's research interests include atypical development, autism spectrum disorder, and early prosocial development. After Furman, Margaret hopes to get her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Sky is a senior studying Psychology at Furman University from Greenwood, South Carolina. She joined the development lab in June of 2023. Sky's research interest include language disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. After Furman, Sky plans to pursue a master's program in Speech Language Pathology (SLP).

Kayla is a senior studying Psychology and English Writing at Furman University from Howell, New Jersey. She joined the Furman Development Lab in January of 2024. Kayla is primarily interested in the socioemotional development of LGBTQ+ adolescents, with an emphasis on social exclusion, prejudice and discrimination, the role of school environments and family systems, and the effectiveness of community-based interventions. After graduating from Furman, Kayla plans to pursue a PhD in Developmental Psychology.

Natalie is a senior studying Psychology at Furman University from Decatur, Alabama. She joined the Development Lab in June of 2024. Natalie’s research interests include atypical development, social development, and child psychopathology. After Furman, Natalie plans to pursue a doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. 

Caitlin is a junior studying Psychology at Furman University from Brandon, Florida. She joined the lab in August of 2024. Caitlin’s research interests include child psychopathology, health psychology, and eating disorder prevention. 

Emma is a senior studying Psychology and Mathematics at Furman University from Summerville, South Carolina. She joined the Development Lab in August of 2024, Emma’s research interests include cognitive development, mathematical cognition, and future thinking. After Furman, Emma plans to pursue a PhD degree in Developmental Psychology.

B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Africana Studies, Furman University

Research Assistant from Summer 2023 to Spring 2024

Current Position: Research Coordinator in the Cognition, Learning, and Development (CLAD) Lab at the University of Notre Dame

B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology, Furman University

Research Assistant from Summer 2023 to Spring 2024

Current Position: Admissions Fellow for the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia