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Dr. Federica Bulgarelli (she\/her)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am an Assistant Professor in the departments of Psychology and Learning and Instruction at the University at Buffalo. I first became interested in language development and bilingualism when I took a Communication Science and Disorders course in college and was able to put names to the experiences I remembered from learning English after moving to the US in middle school. I received my Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University in 2018, and was a postdoc at Duke University prior to starting at UB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jiya Gupta <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am from Mumbai, India and I graduated from UC San Diego in June 2025, with a double major in Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience. My research interests revolve around children’s language acquisition, pragmatic inferences, and norm learning. Outside the lab, I love exploring the city, painting, and trying new recipes!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Marzie Samimifar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am from Esfahan, Iran. I earned my M.A. in Linguistics, focusing on psycholinguistics and bilingualism. Currently, I\u2019m a Ph.D. student at UB, on the way to learning and enjoying a new chapter of my life. I usually spend my free time painting, listening to music, and walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Giselle Yao (she\/her)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am originally from Zunyi, China. I earned my M.S. in Developmental Psychology from Tulane University and my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Macau. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, going to the gym, listening to music, and playing the cello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Research Assistants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Gabi Filipski<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am from Buffalo, NY and I am a senior at UB, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology, minoring in Criminology and Counseling. I’m also excited to be working on my honors thesis in the lab with Dr. Bulgarelli! In my free time, I work part-time at a restaurant in the city of Buffalo, go to the gym, and listen to music! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rasoa Okioga<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a senior at UB pursuing a double degree in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology. I am also an international student from Nairobi, Kenya, and am on the pre-med track. I enjoy reading, painting, binge-watching shows, and listening to music. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Anna Yatteau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I grew up in Rochester, NY. I am a junior psychology major, and my goal is to become a child and adolescent clinical psychologist in the future. My favorite activities are hiking, playing flute, and reading!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Juliana Barbieri<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am from Rochester, NY and I am a senior at UB majoring in Psychology. In my free time I like to go to the gym, listen to music, and read!
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Guillermo Freeburg Rojas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My name is Guillermo and I am a Senior studying psychology. I was born in Concepci\u00f3n, Chile and lived there until I was 12. I’ve lived in Williamsville, New York ever since. In my free time I like riding my bike, reading, and spending time with mi polola. I would eventually like to become a Child Psychologist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mansurah Islam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a senior here at UB majoring in Psychology and Child and Family Development as well as minoring in Nonprofit Leadership. I’m from Pennsylvania but have lived in Buffalo for the last few years. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking\/baking, doing henna, and picking up new hobbies.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rachel Catello<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am from Rome, New York, and am currently a freshman here at UB majoring in Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Spanish. I am also on the pre-dental track. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, watching live theater, and playing video games with friends. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Londono Arias<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a Junior at UB majoring in Psychology and minoring in Counseling and Health and Human Services. I am also from Rockland County, NY. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym and hot yoga, hanging out with friends and listening to music!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Anaya Gorbea<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a freshman double majoring in Psychology and Health and Human Services with a concentration in Child and Family Studies. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and my family is from Puerto Rico. I’m planning on getting my PhD in either Clinical or Cognitive Psychology!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grace Conti<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a freshman at UB majoring in Psychology.  I am from Perrysburg, Ohio. I love going to concerts, playing the flute, and going out to eat! <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Marissa Osei<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am from Albany NY and a Sophomore at UB, majoring in Psychology and triple minoring in Spanish, Health & Human Services, and Counseling. My end goal is to become a Counseling Psychologist working with children and their families. I enjoy crocheting, painting, baking, coloring, and painting my nails. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Former Members\/Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Former Lab Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marina Rabideau graduated from SUNY Geneseo in May 2023 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Human Development before serving as our first Lab Manager from June 2023-July 2025. Marina is now a MA student at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) in the Applied Developmental Psychology program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class of 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evia Zhang (Dec. 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lilly Ganey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loise Pador<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephani Mejia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amanda Rissman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brianna Siem<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Maddie Lehmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Past Research Assistants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mariza Khalaf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ebony Ngo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riley Godwin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sanai Sudlow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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