President
Pronouns: they/them
Year: 3rd
Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Science
Why Cognitive Science?: I hope to be a neurologist one day, so I tried to find a major that would encompass all of my interests from psychology to philosophy and computer science!
Involved in: Bowling @ UCI, Campuswide Honors Collegium ambassador & peer mentor, Academic freedom train lab, Soñando Sin Miedo, Peer Health Educator
Internal Vice President
Year: 3rd
Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Science
Why Cognitive Science?: Psychology and neuroscience have always interested me, especially how they overlap, so I chose a major that emphasizes their interdisciplinary connection.
Involved in: Cognitive Sciences Honors, Adolescent and Childhood Experience Lab (ACE Lab) Research Assistant
External Vice President
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 3rd
Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Sciences, Minor in Informatics
Why Cognitive Science?: I didn’t want to limit myself; I loved the interdisciplinary nature of CogSci and wanted to explore my interests in Psychology and Tech!
Involved in: I’m on Model United Nations @ UCI’s Conference board!
Chief Technology Officer
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 4th
Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Science major, Computer Science minor
Why Cognitive Science?: When I was applying for colleges, Artificial Intelligence was a hot topic that came out of nowhere because ChatGPT just released so I was curious about how understanding human cognitive processes can be applied to building truly “intelligent” systems
Involved in: Cog Sci honors, CARL Lab, Spatial Neuroscience Lab, IEEE@UCI, Southern Wind Lion Dance
Communications Chair
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 3rd
Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Science major
Why Cognitive Science?: I am fascinated by how the brain works and how those principles can inform technology. I’m drawn to the intersection of neuroscience and AI, using the human mind as a model for intelligence systems. Cognitive Science allows me to connect these different interests.
Involved in: Design-a-thon @UCI, BMES@UCI, Zamana Alumni
Treasurer
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 2nd
Major/Minor(s): Cognitive Science major, Management minor
Why Cognitive Science?: I got interested in cognitive science after completing a summer research bootcamp at UCLA! I also wanted to explore business areas like marketing, coding, and project management, and cognitive science lets me connect those interests.
Involved in: I am involved in the Campuswide Honors Collegium as a Peer Mentor :)