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I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a specialized focus on User Experience Research as a minor. My career aspirations center around contributing to the field of research at the intersection of human-computer interaction and cognitive psychology. I am particularly keen on establishing a professional trajectory within UX/UI research.My prior research experience includes active involvement in the Ascend Lab at Oregon State University, where, under the guidance of Dr. Becker Blease, I conducted research examining mental health disparities between individuals of Asian and Non-Asian backgrounds during the COVID-19 lockdown. Currently, I am a member of the CARVE lab, working under the mentorship of Dr. Macuga at Oregon State University. In this capacity, I leverage virtual reality (VR) technology to observe and document sensory information behaviors. Additionally, my research endeavors involve exploring the impacts of uncertainty visualization models on decision-making processes.