One of the most unique qualities of humans is our ability to acquire knowledge via testimony—i.e., information shared by others. My research focuses on how testimony shapes children's social learning across cultures, particularly in a domain where its significance has not traditionally been recognized: the moral domain. The overarching goal of my research program is to understand the distinctive ways in which children balance self-reliance and dependence on others in moral learning. Demonstrating testimony’s influence also gives rise to questions about social cognitive and cultural factors that can make children either too resistant, or too credulous of others’ claims. My work also uncovers the important mechanisms that underlie testimony’s influence; and investigates how testimony can potentially lead to biased or unjust outcomes.

Starting Fall 2025, I'll be an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I'll be recruiting at all levels over the coming years. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact me. Please also feel free to check out this lab page to learn more about current projects and ways for undergraduate researchers to get involved.