The Relationships & Technology Lab typically has 2-11 undergraduate research assistants that work in the lab. 

Lab Director

Dr. Okdie is a media psychologist who is currently Professor of psychology at The Ohio State University at Newark. Since receiving his doctorate in 2011, he has published in high impact outlets such as Perspectives on Psychological Science, Psychological Inquiry, and Computers in Human Behavior. He serves as an Executive Editor for The Journal of Social Psychology and is a member of the editorial board for the International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies. He has reviewed manuscripts for several high-impact journals such as Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, Current Directions in Psychological Science, and Computers in Human Behavior. Additionally, Dr. Okdie has edited special issues for journals on media and is regularly called on to review proposals on media for the National Science Foundation. Dr. Okdie teaches courses on General Psychology, Social Psychology, Media, and Statistics. He is a certified Apple Teacher.

My name is Piper Clark, and I am a second-year, undergraduate psychology major. Through previous psychology lab experience, I have grown a deep appreciation for psychological research. With that being said, I have hopes to obtain my PhD in Social Psychology in order to someday conduct my own psychological research. Besides for research, I am also involved in Psi Chi International Honors Society in psychology and Psychology Club. In my free time, I enjoy reading modern poetry and caring for my house plants!

My name is Saloni Patel, and I am a first-year student at The Ohio State University. I am majoring in Neuroscience, on the Pre-Med track and am hoping to do a minor in Biology. As a career I want to do Neurosurgery. I chose this path because I have always been fascinated by the intricate complexities of the human brain and the way it functions. Through this journey I am interested in learning why we behave the way we do in certain situations. Apart from that, I enjoy painting and doing Kathak, an Indian classical dance form.

My name is Shae Moore and I’m a third-year undergraduate student and Psi Chi Honors Society member majoring in psychology. Through work in both cognitive and social psychology lab research, I’m hoping to gain a diverse understanding of our field in order to become a well-rounded student and pursue a graduate degree in one of the many disciplines of psychology. When I’m not in the lab, I’m playing way too many video games and listening to far too loud music.

My name is Mackenzie Vaughn, and I am a fourth-year student at The Ohio State University. I will be graduating in the spring with a degree in Psychology, in hopes of one day pursuing a Phd in Social/Personality Psychology. Through my lab experiences I have been able to grow as a researcher and appreciate the work behind a final product. Outside of the lab, I enjoy true crime everything, rewatching the Simpsons, and spending time with my dog!

• Nathan Doerfler

• Ross Boley

• Nathan Spektor

• Heather Syrus

• Drea Reynoso

• Khadijah Mba

• Vivian Hodges

• Ashley Pritchard

• DJ Ballinger

• Edward Davitian

• Cora Evano

• Lacey Hall

• Leah Didlick

• Justin Daniels

• Aaron Roberts

• Meredith Johnson

• Sophia Mustric