Education
PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of Washington
Subjects
Experimental Psychology, Intergroup Processes, Race, Inclusive Demographic Data, Data Science
Achievements
MS/PhD in Experimental Psychology with a Graduate Certificate in Data Science, University of Washington; Bolles Dissertation Grant and Psychology Department Scholar Award; USD 285,000 in NSF funding as part of a 3-member research team; 3 peer-reviewed articles and 7 conference presentations; Civic Innovation Corps Fellow; BA in Psychology (cum laude with Honors) from Ashoka University; Dean's List for 5 semesters; Genpact Fellow; Albright Fellow (Visiting) at Wellesley College
About
Ishika holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Washington, where she studied intergroup processes with a focus on race. Her research on inclusive demographic data frameworks secured USD 285,000 in NSF funding and showed how improving survey questions can raise the inclusion of underrepresented populations from 24% to over 80%. She has published 3 peer-reviewed papers, led a 13-member research team, and has about 10 years of teaching experience, including more than 30 psychology courses.
Discipline
Psychology & Social Sciences
Academic Achievements
MS/PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of Washington with Graduate Certificate in Data Science - Recipient of the Bolles Dissertation Grant and Psychology Department Scholar Award - Secured $285,000 in NSF funding as a part of a 3-member research team - Published 3 peer-reviewed articles and delivered 7 conference presentations - Selected as Civic Innovation Corps Fellow to modernize IT cataloging system for Colorado County governments BA in Psychology, Ashoka University, graduated cum laude with Honors - Dean's List x 5 semesters - Genpact Fellow - Albright Fellow (Visiting) at Wellesley College
Teaching & Mentoring Experience
I have ~10 years of teaching experience. I have tutored HS students for SAT and TOEFL preparation (1 hour weekly). As a graduate students, I have taught over 30 psychology courses at the University of Washington (20 hours/week) over the course of 7 years.
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