Will Le
(he/him)
Research Assistant
Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Will is an undergraduate student majoring in Biopsychology and minoring in chemistry. He has always been interested in how neuroscience can explain human behavior. This led him to get involved with the Szumlinski lab, where he continues to learn more about the biochemical mechanisms of addiction.
He currently serves as the lead research assistant for psychophysical data collection in a collaborative project between the Bionic Vision Lab and the Louis Lab, helping coordinate behavioral experiments and data collection.
Outside of research, Will likes to play tennis and this video game called Overwatch. He also enjoys helping other students with chemistry and volunteering with local elementary schools to educate kids about the brain.
Honors & Awards
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (Fall 2025 – present)
- Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Grant (Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)
- Federal Pell Grant (2024 – present)
- Cal Grant A – (2024 – present)
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award Bronze (November 2022)
Education
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BS in Biopsychology, 2027
University of California, Santa Barbara