Dr. Elena Vidrascu is a Data Scientist at the Winston Center. She previously completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also earned her PhD in Neuroscience. Her research has previously focused on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying hazardous alcohol use during adolescence. Currently, her work examines…
Jimmy Capella is a Research Scientist in the DSN Lab and within the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development. He is returning to the lab after receiving his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill, and completing his postdoctoral research under the direction of Dr. Eva Telzer. Jimmy’s research examines how individual differences…
Anthony is a research assistant professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience at University North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research uses neuroimaging methods to understand the sentimental emotions induced by media and technology. Anthony’s work examines the types of emotional states induced by media, such as fear-of-missing-out, nostalgia, ambivalence, and envy, as well…
Kaitlyn is a research assistant professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research adapts a developmental focus to study how adolescents and emerging adults use digital technologies, including social media and smartphones. Kaitlyn’s research examines the associations between digital technology use and a wide array…
Rosa is a teaching assistant professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received a Ph.D. in psychology and neuroscience from Duke University in 2017, with a research focus on decision-making and brain development. At UNC, she teaches courses about social media, technology and adolescent…
Annie is an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Winston Family Distinguished Fellow at the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development. Her research examines social, cultural and technological influences on adolescent development, with a focus on outcomes related to well-being, sexual health and…