Social Cognition Lab, University of Miami
@soccoglab.bsky.social
We study infant social behavior
Directed by @simpson.bsky.social, Psychology Department @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social, University of Miami @UnivMiami.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/socialcoglab
Directed by @simpson.bsky.social, Psychology Department @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social, University of Miami @UnivMiami.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/socialcoglab
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He’s helping us learn how babies respond to new people in our study for little ones under 14 months! 👶🏽✨ Learn more: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Link to paper: doi.org/10.1002/icd.... #OpenAccess
August 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1002/icd.... #OpenAccess
Congrats to Shuo Zhang (@shuoz.bsky.social) for defending her master's thesis! She discovered infants may have stable levels of social attention, a trait linked to empathy in adults. Cheers!
June 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Congrats to Shuo Zhang (@shuoz.bsky.social) for defending her master's thesis! She discovered infants may have stable levels of social attention, a trait linked to empathy in adults. Cheers!
Our research team—Nashmia, Danita, Georgia, & Anastassia—presented some of our lab's new findings on newborn social attention development at the RCIF conference! Thanks to Arushi, Shuo, & Tiffany for their mentorship & to the families who participated. #WomenInSTEM #UMiami
April 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Our research team—Nashmia, Danita, Georgia, & Anastassia—presented some of our lab's new findings on newborn social attention development at the RCIF conference! Thanks to Arushi, Shuo, & Tiffany for their mentorship & to the families who participated. #WomenInSTEM #UMiami
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Casey, @lauriebayet.bsky.social @simpson.bsky.social et al. (2026) assessed & demo'd feasibility of webcam-based, asynchronous online behavioral studies w/ 0–6wos & caregivers ➡️ findings provide a foundation for future research on neonatal mimicry of caregivers #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...
Neonatal Mimicry of Caregivers at Home: Feasibility of an Asynchronous Online Paradigm
While early life sets the stage for later learning, comparatively less is known about newborns' cognition than that of older infants. A striking example is the lack of consensus regarding the extent ...
doi.org
March 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Casey, @lauriebayet.bsky.social @simpson.bsky.social et al. (2026) assessed & demo'd feasibility of webcam-based, asynchronous online behavioral studies w/ 0–6wos & caregivers ➡️ findings provide a foundation for future research on neonatal mimicry of caregivers #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...
February 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Infant study on friendship - looking for 12 to 16 month-olds! 🤗 umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
February 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Infant study on friendship - looking for 12 to 16 month-olds! 🤗 umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Neonatal mimicry of caregivers at home: Feasibility of an asynchronous online paradigm #OpenAccess by @lauriebayet.bsky.social & team! doi.org/10.1111/infa...
Neonatal Mimicry of Caregivers at Home: Feasibility of an Asynchronous Online Paradigm
While early life sets the stage for later learning, comparatively less is known about newborns' cognition than that of older infants. A striking example is the lack of consensus regarding the extent ...
doi.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Neonatal mimicry of caregivers at home: Feasibility of an asynchronous online paradigm #OpenAccess by @lauriebayet.bsky.social & team! doi.org/10.1111/infa...
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Kicking off the spring 2026 semester with this groovy crew! Back row: Georgia, Cat, Shuo. Front row: Nashmia, Danita, Arushi. (Not pictured: Anastassia.) #WomenInSTEM #UMiami
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Kicking off the spring 2026 semester with this groovy crew! Back row: Georgia, Cat, Shuo. Front row: Nashmia, Danita, Arushi. (Not pictured: Anastassia.) #WomenInSTEM #UMiami
Welcome to our new research assistant, Danita Hullu! She is interested in research on parent-child bonds & attachment. In her free time, she enjoys creating personalized playlists for friends and family, playing the guitar, staying connected with friends abroad, & attending workout classes.
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Welcome to our new research assistant, Danita Hullu! She is interested in research on parent-child bonds & attachment. In her free time, she enjoys creating personalized playlists for friends and family, playing the guitar, staying connected with friends abroad, & attending workout classes.
Want to support science on infants' emotions? Parents of babies (2-24 months) can complete our short, online study: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
January 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Want to support science on infants' emotions? Parents of babies (2-24 months) can complete our short, online study: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Memory helps you to remember things that are likely to be important later. Studies suggest that social interaction between people is one cue memory uses. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
Social Interaction Affects Memory
Among the many types of information your memory system uses to decide what to remember, new research suggests social interaction influences what you learn.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Memory helps you to remember things that are likely to be important later. Studies suggest that social interaction between people is one cue memory uses. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...
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This week was full of firsts ✨.
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This week was full of firsts ✨.
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
From testing the first baby for my PhD project, to presenting my work for the first time to my host lab - the @soccoglab.bsky.social (UM), and even giving my first Guest Lecture (thank you, Arushi!)🎓.
I am really grateful for all the support I am receiving here 💚🧡
Don't miss out on our 5-9-year-old kid scientist study! Sign up by November 30th for our 1-hour visit to play fun games and receive these prizes: a tote bag, magnet, toy, and $25 Amazon gift card. Reserve your spot today! [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Don't miss out on our 5-9-year-old kid scientist study! Sign up by November 30th for our 1-hour visit to play fun games and receive these prizes: a tote bag, magnet, toy, and $25 Amazon gift card. Reserve your spot today! [email protected]
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We've had a busy fall with these infant scientists! 🍂 Reach out if you'd like to participate with your baby: [email protected].
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We've had a busy fall with these infant scientists! 🍂 Reach out if you'd like to participate with your baby: [email protected].
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Individual differences in sick face sensitivity: females are more sensitive to lassitude facial expressions than males - @tiffany6390.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Individual differences in sick face sensitivity: females are more sensitive to lassitude facial expressions than males - @tiffany6390.bsky.social
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We're hiring at the University of Miami! The Department of Psychology is looking for a Child Clinical Psychology faculty member. As search chair, my contact info is in the job ad if anybody would like to discuss the position further umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty/jo...
A&S - Psychology - Assistant Professor to Assoc. Professor - Child Clinical/Family
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October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We're hiring at the University of Miami! The Department of Psychology is looking for a Child Clinical Psychology faculty member. As search chair, my contact info is in the job ad if anybody would like to discuss the position further umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty/jo...
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We are starting a new longitudinal study at the University of Miami! news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...
University of Miami joins international study on autism risk in young children
Psychologists in the College of Arts and Sciences are monitoring the development of infants and toddlers whose parents have a sibling with autism.
news.miami.edu
November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We are starting a new longitudinal study at the University of Miami! news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...
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Stage 2 report now out! Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome doi.org/10.1002/jnr.... #OpenAccess
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Stage 2 report now out! Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome doi.org/10.1002/jnr.... #OpenAccess
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First human newborn paper from my NSF CAREER Award! Automated detection of mouth opening in newborn infants - with our amazing @umiamipsych.bsky.social team: Guangyu Zung, Yeojin Amy Ahn, @tiffany6390.bsky.social, @semaylott.bsky.social, Arushi Malik, @dmessinger.bsky.social doi.org/10.3758/s134...
Automated detection of mouth opening in newborn infants - Behavior Research Methods
Automated behavioral measurement using machine learning is gaining ground in psychological research. Automated approaches have the potential to reduce the labor and time associated with manual behavio...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First human newborn paper from my NSF CAREER Award! Automated detection of mouth opening in newborn infants - with our amazing @umiamipsych.bsky.social team: Guangyu Zung, Yeojin Amy Ahn, @tiffany6390.bsky.social, @semaylott.bsky.social, Arushi Malik, @dmessinger.bsky.social doi.org/10.3758/s134...
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Congratulations Amelia, Norik & Tiffany this year’s recipients of the Gail Ironson Distinguished Speaker Series Colloquium & Awards!
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
October 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Congratulations Amelia, Norik & Tiffany this year’s recipients of the Gail Ironson Distinguished Speaker Series Colloquium & Awards!
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
This annual award recognizes outstanding research efforts by graduate students in psychology.
New research finds that a brain network active at birth is linked to social behavior later in life.
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
Social brain network is already active at birth
New research provides insight into the brain processes that underlie social behaviors later in life.
www.futurity.org
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New research finds that a brain network active at birth is linked to social behavior later in life.
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...
www.futurity.org/brain-networ...