I am starting a lab in Fall 2026! The lab will study the cognitive mechanisms of scientific discovery, with the goal to better understand and improve science. Research topics include (but aren’t limited to): mechanisms of experimentation, theory building, social learning in science, scientific concepts, mathematical reasoning, and automation of science. This work sits at the intersection of cognitive psychology, computer science, and philosophy of science. The core methods include 1) cognitive experiments and surveys (i.e., with scientists and human adults in general), and 2) computational modeling. Examples of lab's research include this, this, and this. Below are some ways to get involved:

1. PhD students. I’ll be recruiting a graduate student to start in Fall 2026. Students from a range of backgrounds (including psychology, computer science, and philosophy) are welcome. Prospective students should apply to the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley. Applications are due in November 2025. Feel free to email me if you'd like to discuss whether the lab might be a good fit for you. 

2. Postdocs. I’ll be looking to recruit a postdoc with a flexible start date sometime after Fall 2026. If you're interested, please reach out.

3. Mailing list. Want to receive updates on our upcoming studies, open talks, and published findings? Fill out the google form to join the mailing list :)