Dr. Vinci-Booher is the Principal Investigator of the LAND Lab. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience from Indiana University. Her work focuses on understanding the brain changes associated with learning and using that understanding to establish biological predictors of future learning difficulties and developing effective interventions. In her spare time, she likes to run and keep up with her book club. You might also see her at your local yoga studio or walking around town with her husband.

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Elton is the Lab Manager of the LAND Lab. She graduated from the University of Connecticut, where she majored in Psychological Sciences. In the future, she plans to get her PhD in Developmental Psychology. She is interested in cognitive development studied through eye-tracking technology and MRI, especially that of handwriting development. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing while listening to music, and yoga.

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Karol is the Project Manager of the Sesame Street Image Corpus and a recent Vanderbilt graduate with a Master's in International Education Policy & Management program. He is excited to collaborate with team members to create an original dataset for computer vision model training! In his free time, he enjoys jigsaw puzzling; it’s a great way to unwind.

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Andrea is the Saturday Program Director for the LAND Lab, as well as a Child Studies master's student. Coming from her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Dance, she is interested in developing creative interventions for socioemotional developmental outcomes relating to the reduction of disruptive and health-risk behaviors. Outside of research, she is passionate about travel, reading, dance & yoga.

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Jasmine is a Graduate Research Assistant on the Sesame Street Image Corpus Project. She is also a Master's student in Data Science with an undergraduate background in business administration, computer science, and economics. She is enthusiastic about applying her interdisciplinary knowledge to contribute to the team's research efforts. In her free time, she enjoys expanding her horizons through reading and watching documentaries.

Caroline is a PostDoc in the LAND Lab. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in Cognitive Neuroscience, and a joint program of CNBC between Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on employing new statistical methods to analyze learning-associated brain patterns. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, and watching movies.

Harper is a Ph.D. Student in the Educational Neuroscience Program. She earned her B.S. in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience from Texas A&M University. Her research interests focus on understanding how children's brains develop and change over time, with particular emphasis on how they learn to think critically and problem-solve. Outside of academics, she is passionate about horseback riding, art, and exploring the outdoors.

Shelby is a second year Master's Student in the Cognitive Psychology in Context Program. Coming with an undergraduate major in Computer Science, she is excited to be exploring the intersections of these fields in a hands-on way! In her free time, she plays the piano, guitar, and sings! She frequently tries her hand at new hobbies.

Samantha is a first year Master's Student in the Child Studies Program. She is interested in learning about how young children learn, pay attention, and how how this information cana be used to inform early learning interventions. In her free time, she reads, plays with her puppy, and explores Nashville.

Ashley is a first year Master's Student in the Cognitive Psychology in Context Program. Originally from China, she completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology & Neuroscience at Syracuse University. She is excited to explore children's mind-wandering and enjoys plying with cats, volunteering, and trying new hobbies in her free time.

Zoha is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the School of Engineering in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is double-majoring in Cognitive Studies and Computer Science. She is excited to hone her computer science skill set for psychology research environments! Fun fact: She has been working on a graphic novel for a year now.

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Chi is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College majoring in Cognitive Studies. She is interested in how children learn and the effects on brain development. She is excited to learn more about MRI neuroimaging. For fun, she likes drawing, calligraphy, and traveling.

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Jack is an Undergraduate Reseach Assistant in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Psychology and Medicine, Health, and Society with a minor in Data Science. He is excited to merge his passion for Psychology and Data Science. In his free time, Jack enjoys exercise, hiking, and cooking.

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Bevin is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the College of Arts & Sciences double-majoring in Mathematics and Psychology, with a minor in Business. He is thrilled to delve deeper into cognitive development and collaborate with the LAND Lab team. In his free time, Bevi enjoys watching basketball, listening to music, and watching classic movies.

Aiste is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College, majoring in Child Studies. She is passionate about psychology and education, dedicating her free time to writing short stories, reading case studies, and creating ceramics pieces.

Ava is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College double-majoring in Child Studies and Psychology. She is very excited to work with an amazing team focused on studying child development from an educational standpoint. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and traveling.

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Farhan is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College double-majoring in Child Development and Medicine, Health, and Society. He is interested in seeing the process of learning in children, as well as gaining hands-on experience with MRI scanning. He is excited to work as a team and discover the intricacies of human development. For fun, he likes to listen to music and try new food.

Lana is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Neuroscience, with minors in Data Science and History. Outside of the lab, she enjoys drinks coffee, photography, and crossword puzzles. She looks forward to working with the lab and learning about cognitive development.

Matthew is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College majoring in Cognitive Studies and Neuroscience, with a minor in Special Education. He is particularly interested in understanding how different parts of the brain respond to various stimuli. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, reading, and playing pool.

Peilin is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College double-majoring in Cognitive Studies and Public Policy Studies, with a minor in Data Science. He is excited to join this amazing team and looking forward to exploring more about the brain and cognitive development. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, listen to music, and write.

Sidney is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Neuroscience. She is looking forward to collaborating with the LAND Lab team and exploring the ways in which neuroscience and development inform learning. Outside of school and research, she enjoys reading, spending time with animals, and finding new places to eat.

Yimeng is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Peabody College majoring in Cognitive Studies and Computer Science, with a minor in Japanese. She is excited to join the team and gain a deeper understanding of learning development. She enjoys music, games, and animation.

Via is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Neuroscience. She is interested in brain development and how people learn and retain information. In her free time, she enjoys baking, rock climbing, puzzling, and listening to music.