Study Coordinators
◘ Sofia Omobono
Sofia is an undergraduate student majoring in psychology and minoring in behavioural science. As a study coordinator at the Talwar Research Lab, she currently oversees, alongside Anh, the Kindness study, which examines the development of adolescent social-cognitive skills, identity, and well-being. She also coordinates the Digital Stories study, which examines children’s perception of cyber bullying. Her undergraduate thesis explored the role of humility on friendship formation.
◘ Nomi Rubin
Nomi Rubin is a study coordinator at the Talwar Research Lab, she currently oversees, the Diary study, which examines lie-telling behaviors over the lifespan. Her undergraduate thesis explored the age-related differences in the frequency of prosocial and antisocial lying; two types of lies.
◘ Anh Le
Anh Le is an undergraduate student studying psychology and political science. As a study coordinator at the Talwar Research Lab, she currently oversees, alongside Sofia, the Kindness study, which examines the development of adolescent social-cognitive skills, identity, and well-being. Her undergraduate thesis explored the protective role of self-compassion on perceived stress levels in teenagers.
Thesis Students 2024-2025
-Thera Phillips
◘ Maya Kendall
Maya Kendall is an undergraduate student in psychology with an interest in moral and ethical development. As a research assistant at the Talwar Research Lab, Maya is currently working on a thesis that explores how children perceive different types of feedback—specifically praise and criticism—in relation to honesty. Through this work, they seek to contribute valuable insights into effective strategies for fostering honesty and integrity in children.
◘ Sydney Perkins
Sydney Perkins is an undergraduate honours psychology student with a minor in linguistics. As an undergraduate thesis student at the Talwar Lab, Sydney will be working on the Kindness study, which examines how adolescent self-compassion is related to well-being, emotional health, and kindness towards others.
◘ Regan Moffitt
Regan Moffitt is an undergraduate student majoring in psychology with a minor in behavioral science. As part of her thesis, Regan will be contributing to the Kindness study, which explores the relationship between adolescent self-compassion, well-being, emotional health, and kindness towards others.