Get to Know Your Student Committee: Experimental Liaison, Kimia Lavasani

We asked the members of the 2023-2024 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.

What is your school, program, and year? 
I am a first year student in the M.S. in Forensic Psychology program at Cal State LA.
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Why psychology and the law? 
I am passionate about the intersection of psychology and the law because it offers a powerful avenue to drive positive societal change. This unique combination of fields can allow me to explore the depths of human behavior and cognition while also working towards shaping laws and policies that not only address legal complexities but also nurture understanding and compassion within society.
 
What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program?
The diverse backgrounds and close-knit community are my favorite aspects of my graduate program.

If you were not in graduate school what would you do? 
If I was not in graduate school, I would probably be working full time and traveling whenever I could.
 
What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? 
To get as much guidance as possible, and from different people as well. It is essential to learn from others’ experiences; especially mentors or graduate students.

Coffee or tea?
Coffee.

Cats or dogs?
Cats. 

What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Extroverted, ambitious, and determined.
 
What is on the top of your bucket list?
Getting my Ph.D. and becoming a professor.
 
What is the worst song, in your opinion?
Hmm.. I really could not say.

What is the weirdest thing in your home?
Although not a thing, my cat is definitely the weirdest creature (in the best way possible) in my home.

Is cheesecake actually cheese pie?
No.
 
Explain your hot take on cheesecake.
It is great

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