Chu Chu | Photo by Adam Atkinson
What I study and why: I study individual differences with a focus on vocational interests and person-occupation fit. My goal is to conduct high-quality research that has practical implications, specifically understanding what guides people toward their chosen careers. By examining career choices and outcomes through the lens of psychological traits, my research not only deepens my understanding of these decisions but also produces practical tools for measuring and interpreting these traits.
This fall, I am teaching: PSYC 211: Industrial-Organizational Psychology and PSYC 304: Design & Analysis II
What students can expect from me: I’m very open to adjusting the content or flow of my courses based on students’ curiosities, especially for non-introductory courses. I hope to provide students with autonomy in learning as well as to give support for students to find confidence in their autonomy.
Getting to know me: I’m a student under the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony, or Chado. I came from a kind, supportive, and vibrant tea community—the Japan House at University of Illinois, and I hope to build a community on similar principles here at Lafayette. If anyone from the community is interested in learning more about Chado, I would be happy to meet or invite you for a bowl of tea.
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