Marlie Tandoc
About Marlie Tandoc
Marlie Tandoc is a Research Intern at Riot Games and a PhD researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in computational cognitive neuroscience. With a background in psychology and extensive research experience, Tandoc has explored various topics, including mental health interventions and cognitive performance.
Work at Riot Games
Marlie Tandoc currently serves as a Research Intern at Riot Games, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to various research initiatives within the gaming industry, applying her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and data analysis to enhance user experience and game design.
Education and Expertise
Marlie Tandoc is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, expected to complete her studies in 2024. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the same institution, completed in 2020, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Research Specialization from the University of Toronto, earned in 2018. Her expertise includes qualitative and quantitative research methods, neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI, and programming languages including R, Python, and MATLAB.
Background
Marlie Tandoc has a diverse academic and professional background in neuroscience and psychology. She began her research career as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Toronto from 2017 to 2019. She later worked as a Lab Manager in the Learning and Neural Development Lab at the University of Toronto, where she managed research operations and supported various projects.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Marlie Tandoc has developed a high school course focused on machine learning applications in neuroscience, emphasizing the interpretation of brain activity. She has also explored the effectiveness of mental health interventions for teens and conducted research on cognitive performance related to indoor CO2 levels. Her work includes investigating decision-making biases and the impact of distractions on learning across different age groups.
Research Experience
Marlie Tandoc has extensive research experience at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has worked as a PhD Researcher in the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab since 2019. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and was a Graduate Student Representative in the Psychology Department from 2020 to 2021. Her volunteer role as a Data Scientist with the Penn Data Science Group in 2022 further showcases her commitment to interdisciplinary research.