Ashley Chen

Ashley is a PhD candidate in Cognitive Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research examines the motivational and attentional mechanisms that support learning across the lifespan, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from cognitive science, education, and gerontology. Ashley is particularly interested in how instructional practices and emerging technologies can be leveraged to promote motivation and memory among learners of all ages.

Through internships at McGraw Hill and Edmentum, she has gained valuable experience translating learning science principles into developmentally appropriate and personalized educational experiences. Ashley also serves as the President of Psychology in Action, a graduate-student organization dedicated to science communication and outreach. In this role, she aims to make psychological science accessible to broader audiences and share research-based insights with educators, practitioners, and the general public. At The Decision Lab, Ashley investigates how AI can support instructors and students, with a focus on its implications for curriculum planning, self-regulated learning, and decision-making.

In her free time, you can catch her reading mystery novels, relaxing at a local cafe, or binge-watching her favorite dramas.