President
Hello everyone!
My name is Katelyn Luc. I am the president for CSA this year and I am a fourth year Cognitive Science B.S. student. I am in the Stark lab working on determining potential early biomarkers for Alzheimer and my career goal is to work in a hospital conducting neuroimaging runs. I enjoy looking at brains and learning how to analyze them.
Some fun facts about me are that I like to work out, play ping pong, play pool, hang out with friends, listen to self-growth podcasts, and sleep. Super fun fact is that I do not drink Boba as crazy as that sounds!
I hope to meet everyone at the CSA meetings and do not be afraid to reach out or come out! This club is focused on building community and interpersonal relationships. This year will be filled with fun packed events 🙂
Internal Vice President
Hey!
My name is Enya, and I’m the Cognitive Science Association’s Internal VP. I’m a fourth-year Psych B.S. major with a passion for doing research in the intersection of psychology and neurobiology. Although I’m currently an RA in the Beier Lab (I study the neural circuits underlying depression in mouse models) I aim to someday turn my education and experience into a career doing applied neuroscientific research in industry.
Outside school, I love hiking, skiing, creative writing, and playing my violin. On top of that, if you have good recipes for baking, please let me know! I want to hear all about it.
I’m always happy to answer questions about the Psych major, research opportunities, or the best mouse lab at UCI—so reach out anytime! It’ll be great getting to know you all this year.
External Vice President
Hello! ☆
My name is Rhea Remesh, and I’m the Cognitive Science Association’s External VP. I’m a second-year Cognitive Science major interested in navigating digital spaces in UI/UX. While I’m currently working on the Peridot Project under the BEAN Lab, I hope to use my experience in research and coding and help make digital spaces more accessible and efficient for everyone.
Outside of classes, I have a huge passion for graphic design, JRPGs, and indie art/animation. I’ve also been trying to go to more local art galleries! I went to the Nautilus Diaries Popup earlier this year and I loved it.
I hope to be a good resource for all your CogSci questions, research opportunities, or music recs— so please feel free to contact me! Let’s make the most out of this year together.
Treasurer
Hi everyone!
My name is Cynthia Roxanne Ortiz and I am the treasurer of the Cognitive Science Association. I am a second year Cognitive Science B.S. major in the Campuswide Honors Collegium, and I plan to take a post bacc in premed and attend medical school!
I am interested in public service through charitable food, hygiene, and healthcare services. During my free time, I like rock climbing, crafting, and watching shows/movies!
If you ever have any questions please feel free to email me at cynthiro@uci.edu!
Secretary
Hi >:)
I'm Ying, a third-year Cognitive Sciences major with a minor in Information and Computer Sciences. I'm also in the Cog Sci honors program. I'm currently a research assistant in Dr. Chrastil's Spatial Neuroscience Lab working with VR data collection and analysis, as well as Dr. Krichmar's CARL lab working on the CuttleBot 2.0 interdisciplinary UROP project. My goal is to get a professional Masters in something Artificial Intelligence or Robotics related, and land a job in the industry to fund my (kinda expensive) hobbies... (don't we all....)
I am an active member of Southern Wind Lion Dance, a lion dance team based in OC. I'm also a huge gamer with an unfortunate addiction to gacha games (send help). I go to raves sometimes.
Don't be shy I love meeting new people (I was a 2-year SPOP staffer lmfao), feel free to reach out if you have any questions on the more coding side of things in Cognitive Sciences: qywong@uci.edu
Communications Chair
Hi everyone! I’m a 4th year double major in Cognitive Science and English, and I’m the Communications Chair for CSA. I’m also a member of Pi Beta Phi and I’m working as a Research Assistant in the Bilingualism, Mind, and Brain Lab on campus. I’m really interested in neuroimaging in relation to psychological disorders, and I want to work further with fMRI research and science journalism in my career. Outside of school and the lab, I love to read literary fiction, do arts/crafts, and go to indie concerts.
