Conference Co-Chairs
Stephanie Gard
Co-Chair
Hi! My name is Stefanie, and I’m currently in the third year of my PhD in Experimental Psychology in Dr. Vanessa Taler’s Lab. My research explores the neural markers of working memory and selective attention in older adults experiencing cognitive decline and dementia. Outside of the lab, I love spending time with my dog, Hunter!
Diya Kameneni
Co-Chair
Hi! My name is Diya, and I’m a second year in the PhD program in Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Erin Maloney. My research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms through which math anxiety relates to math performance. A fun fact about me is that I named both my dogs after coffee: Moka and Java.
Subcommittee Directors
Mohamed Ebeid
Finance Co-Director
Hi! I’m Mohamed, a third-year PhD student in Clinical Psychology. My research focuses on how figurative language is interpreted in computer-medicated communication. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy playing sports and spending time outdoors ⚽ ☀️
Steven Christopher Carton
Finance Co-Director
Hello! My name is Steven, I’m in my first year of the MA Experimental Psychology program. My research interests typically explore cognition, memory, and perception. You’ll usually find me at the SCOPE lab on campus — under the supervision of Dr. Isabelle Boutet. If I’m not there, I’m probably at the Bruce Pit dog park or I’ve stepped out to get a coffee and read!
Noor Alyafei
Logistics Co-Director
Hi! My name is Noor, and I am in my second-year of the MA-PhD program in Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Arne Stinchcombe. My research focuses on how mindfulness impacts driving performance in older adults. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy outdoor activities, like hiking and exploring new places.
Ariana Furlong
Logistics Co-Director
Hey guys! I’m Ariana, and I’m in my second year of the MA/PhD Experimental Psychology program. I’m supervised by Dr. Stuart Hammond, and my research focuses on prosocial and political development. When I’m not at the uni, you’ll probably find me crafting or at aikido!
Charles Veilleux
Peer Review Co-Director
Hi! I’m Charles and I am in my second year of the PhD in experimental psychology program at the University of Ottawa. My supervisor is Nafissa Ismail and my research looks at how the exposure to different immune stressors during puberty could contribute to the development of Parkinson-like symptoms in adulthood in mice. Fun fact about me: I love going on ski trips!
Hamed Neveu Karimpour
Peer Review Co-Director
Hi! I’m Hamed, a third-year student in the MA/PhD Experimental Psychology program at the University of Ottawa. My supervisor is Dr. Melanie Sekeres, and my research focuses on how motor memories reorganize and transform over time. Fun fact about me: I have a cat named Mushu, and I love spending time with him and training him to do tricks.
Luna Cappelletti
Publicity Co-Director
Camille Li-Yuan Couture
Publicity Co-Director
Hi, I’m Camille, a first year in the MA/PhD experimental program in Dr. Denis Cousineau’s lab. My research interests are in beneficial vs harmful mind wandering in education contexts. I am currently helping Denis with another project on Same-Different task with eye tracking. I have a cat named Bottine.
Olivia Onesi
High School Liaison Co-Director
Hello! My name is Olivia, I am in the first year of the MA/PhD in Clinical Psychology and am being supervised by Dr. Konrad Czechowski. My research interests include sexuality and program evaluation. In my free time, I love running, Spin classes, video games, and a good fantasy book!
Sevda Hasanli
High School Liaison Co-Director
Associate Members:
Vivian Liu
Webmaster and Admin Coordinator
Hi everyone. My name is Vivian. I am a second year MA-PhD Experimental Psych student working under Dr. Erin Maloney. This is Olly. Olly the Overlord.
Cheshta Upadhyay
Webmaster and Admin Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Cheshta, I am in my 4th-year undergraduate Psychology program, and I am currently volunteering at ICP-CIP as a webmaster and Admin Coordinator. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy Cooking and Baking!