Hello!

I am a Ph.D. candidate in social psychology at the University of Washington and incoming assistant professor of psychology at the University of Puget Sound. My research investigates how people respond to their cultural and physical environments in ways that reinforce racial and class-based inequities. You can learn more about my research here.

Prior to graduate school, I was a lab manager at Stanford SPARQ, a social science "do tank" that bridges research and practice to reduce social disparities in health, education, criminal justice, and economic mobility. I earned my B.A. in 2018 from Pomona College where I studied psychology and Asian American studies.

Outside of the lab I enjoy gardening, reading Asian American literature, and scouring Facebook Marketplace for a good deal. I also love talking about my research with K-12 classrooms through Skype A Scientist.

Want to get in touch? Email me at rachsong@uw.edu.