Director
Paul D. Windschitl, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 335-2435
Fax: (319) 335-0191
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Graduate Students
Jeremy Strueder
Jeremy Strueder is a fourth-year graduate student in the cognition area. He received his M.A. in Psychology (2023) and B.B.A. in Marketing (2020) from the University of Iowa. His research focuses on understanding how people make judgments and decisions in uncertain environments. In particular, he is interested in using behavioral and computational methods to explore the cognitive processes underlying advice-taking, risk perception, and motivated reasoning. In his free time, he likes to watch movies and play tennis. He also loves to eat and enjoys trying new foods from different cultures.
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Piper Clark
Piper Clark is a first-year graduate student in the cognition area. She received her B.S. in Psychology in December of 2023 from The Ohio State University. Her research focus is how judgments and biases are formed and influence decision making; especially, in circumstances that involve risk or ambiguity. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music on her record player, caring for her house plants, and reading.
Ph.D. Graduates from the JDSC Lab
Inkyung Park
Jane Miller @ Vanderbilt University
Jillian Stuart @ Virginia Military Institute
Aaron Scherer @ Carver College of Medicine (University of Iowa)
Andrew Smith @ Appalachian State University
Jason Rose @ University of Toledo
Zlatan Krizan @ Iowa State University
John Chambers
Mary Jenson @ Wesley College
Mollie Marti
Undergraduate Students
Ashlyn Headlee
Ashlyn is a senior who will graduate with a Psychology major and Human Relations minor, on the Pre-law track. She is interested in cognitive psychology related to why people may break the law, so we can lower recidivism rates and foster rehabilitation. She is also a TA for elementary psychology for Julie Gros-Louis, involved in Psi Chi, and has recently started a club called the Pre-Law Association of Women (PAW). In her free time, she likes playing with her cats or watching movies.
Tommy Looi
Tommy is a senior pursuing a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy, with a minor in Music. He is interested in both social and clinical psychology and is hoping to attend graduate school to explore these areas in greater depth. Outside of school, Tommy enjoys video games, playing the piano, music of various genres, and spending time with his dog, Eden (pictured).
Maggie McBride
I am a junior studying psychology with a minor in human relations. My research interests include mental health disorders, cognitive psychology, and social behavior. I want to pursue my masters in clinical mental health counseling in hopes to become a child/adolescent mental health therapist. Outside of the lab, I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and playing with my new puppy!
Lillian McVay
Lillian is majoring in Psychology (BS) with a minor in Human Relations and Sport Media and Culture. She is particularly interested in cognitive psychology, especially how people make decisions in social situations. She also has a special interests in PTSD in Veterans, and Sports Psychology. Outside of school, she keeps busy as a desk clerk at Rienow Front Desk, serving as the President of the UIOWA Run Club, being a proud member of Delta Gamma, and volunteering at the Veterans Affairs Office. In her free time, she loves running, going to concerts, creating digital media, hunting for the best nachos, shopping, spending time with God, watching and reviewing movies, and chatting on the phone.
Nikhita Reddibathuni
Nikhita is a senior studying psychology. Her research interests include cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and forensic psychology. She hopes to go to graduate school for clinical neuroscience and afterwards hopes to go to medical school. Outside of research, she is a huge motorsports fan and loves marvel.
Olivia Sichmeller
I am a Sophomore majoring in Psychology. My research interests include social and cognitive psychology and looking at how people make decisions and how biases can affect those decisions. Outside of school I enjoy spending time outside, going on hikes and skiing. I also love shopping, spending time with friends and family, and watching lots of movies! After my undergrad, I plan to pursue an MA in clinical psychology or mental health counseling.
Audrey Sheehy
I am a junior studying Psychology with a minor in Spanish. I am most interested in cognitive science and behavioral studies regarding the fields of forensic psychology and criminology. In the future, I plan to continue my education through graduate school in these fields to hopefully develop a career in both clinical and research fields. Outside of my career, I hope to complete my journey of visiting and exploring each National Park in the United States. In my free time, I enjoy competing in triathlons, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.
Jill Wilson
Jill is a senior student pursuing her BA in psychology and a certificate in disability studies. Jill’s interests include social, clinical, and cognitive psychology, such as making decisions in high-pressure situations and the correlation between trauma and social decline. Outside of school, Jill’s interests include reading, playing with her cat, and drinking orange juice. After her undergrad, Jill plans to pursue an MA in clinical psychology or clinical mental health counseling.