Sam Messmer
Master's of Arts Student
Sam is doing his MA in developmental psychology at 91ÅÝܽ, studying under Dr. Peplak's supervision within the Grow to Care Lab. His research interests include the development of children and adolescents' moral emotions and identity, especially within the contexts of their relationships with adults at home and at school. In his free time, Sam is into hiking, photography, writing, programming, and playing games with friends.
Contact: Sam_Messmer@sfu.ca
Vanessa Cirolini Lucchese
PhD Student
Vanessa is a PhD student in Psychology at 91ÅÝܽ, working under the supervision of Dr. Peplak in the Grow to Care Lab. Her research interests include children's and adolescents' moral-emotional development and its associations with their use of digital media. She is also interested in how parents talk with their children about screen use and online platforms. Outside the lab, Vanessa enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Contact: vanessa_cirolini_lucchese@sfu.ca
Dr. Peplak will be accepting graduate students for Fall 2026 start