Logg Lab

Theory of Machine Book Chapter
The Psychology of Big Data: Developing a “Theory of Machine” to Examine Perceptions of Algorithms

Logg Lab

Currently accepting applications for Summer and Fall 2023
To apply, fill out the online application and email your resume to: jenn.logg@georgetown.edu

Spring 2023
Congratulations to the graduates: Lin and Emma!

Rachel Schlund
Ph.D. Student, ILE School, Cornell University (Spring '21 - Present)

I am a Ph.D. student in Organizational Behavior at Cornell University. My research utilizes theory and methods from social psychology and judgment and decision making to understand human perception, judgment, and behavior. Currently, I am conducting research on the application of new technologies and algorithms in the workplace, morality, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. I received my BA in psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and graduated summa cum laude with highest honors in the major.

Lin Gan
Research Assistant (Summer '22 - Present)

I am a senior majoring in International Political Economy and minoring in Psychology and Mathematics. I am interested in understanding how technology shapes human judgment and decision making. Outside of the lab I enjoy biking, hiking, and spending entire afternoons in used book stores.

Emma Kikuchi
Research Assistant (Fall '22)

I am a senior from Kailua, Hawai'i, majoring in Psychology and minoring in English and Statistics at Georgetown University. The research I am interested in focuses on the intersection of technology and well-being. In my free time, I enjoy playing chess and exploring museums in DC.

Kaylee Miller
Research Assistant (Fall '22)

I am a sophomore from Castle Pines, CO studying Finance and Operations & Analytics with a minor in Mathematics. I am interested in the intersection between big data and the predictability of human decisions. While not in the lab, I love to hike, ski, and travel as often as I can!

Fall 2022. From left: Jenn Logg, Emma Kikuchi, Lin Gan, and Kaylee Miller

Spring 2022. From left: Ariana Russo, Eva Cagliostro, Holden Corcoran, Jenn Logg

Holden Corcoran
Research Assistant (Spring '21 - Spring '22)

I’m a senior from Boston, MA majoring in psychology and minoring in cognitive science. I am interested in the synthesis of psychology and data science, how they can benefit each other, and how they can strengthen business operations. While not in the lab, I have recently become enamored with chess, and enjoy being active by working out and hiking. I also love woodworking and am always up for a great puzzle or board game.

Eva Cagliostro
Research Assistant (Summer '21 - Spring '22)

I am a senior from Bronxville, NY studying psychology with a minor in cognitive science. I am interested in the intersection of psychology and data science, as well as understanding how people interact with algorithms and technology by studying human judgement and decision making. Outside of academics, I am a member of the Georgetown Women’s Rowing Team and I love to travel and hike with my friends and family.

Ariana Russo
Research Assistant (Fall '21 - Spring '22)

I am a senior from Summit, NJ studying Psychology and minoring in Biology. I am interested in understanding the role of psychological factors in the relationship between algorithms and human judgement and decision making processes. Outside of lab, I spend my time singing in one of the a cappella groups on campus, and serve as the Director of Community Development for Project Lighthouse.

Fall 2021. From left: Holden Corcoran, Eva Cagliostro, Jenn Logg, Ariana Russo, Kendall Bryant.

Fall 2021. From left: Rachel Schlund, Jenn Logg, Kendall Bryant, Ariana Russo, Eva Cagliostro, Holden Corcoran.

Kendall Bryant
Lab Manager (Spring '20 - Fall '21; on sabbatical)

I am a junior from Bowie, MD studying the intersections of Business and Sociology at Georgetown. I'm interested in understanding how social science can be used to improve business practices, especially in the ways of fairness, diversity, and inclusion. Outside of academics, I'm involved in many artistic pursuits including (but not limited to) singing/songwriting, writing, and visual artistry. I also love to experience and learn from art, making it a point to go to concerts, stage productions, museums, and galleries when I can.

Summer 2021. Clockwise from top left: Jenn Logg, Holden Corcoran, Eva Cagliostro, Rachel Schlund

Spring 2021. Clockwise from top left: Jenn Logg, Kendall Bryant, Holden Corcoran, Stephanie Collins, Rachel Schlund

Fall 2020. Clockwise from top left: Jenn Logg, Samuel Nelson, and Kendall Bryant

Summer 2020. Clockwise from upper right: Kendall Bryant, Jenn Logg, Ariel Calver, and Jack Romp.

Spring 2020. Left to right: Jack Romp, Jenn Logg, Ariel Calver, and Kendall Bryant.

Fall 2019; Pentagon visit. Left to right: Jack Romp, Dylan Cyphers, and Ariel Calver.

Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Left to right: Rameen Rana, Jenn Logg, and Brittany Usinger

Spring 2018 Left to right: Brittany Usinger, Jenn Logg, and Leila Shaban
Photo Credit: Cody Smith

Spring 2017 Left to right: Marija Jevtic, Jenn Logg, Noor ul Ann (Not pictured: Anjali Fernandes)
Photo Credit: Cody Smith

Fall 2016 Left to right: Patrick Siaw-Asamoah, Lydia Deng, Marija Jevtic, Megan Gao, David Pfeifer, Jenn Logg (Not pictured: Orianne Montaubin, Liza Truax)
Photo Credit: Cody Smith

Lab Alumni