Karima Elgamal is a Ph.D. student in Developmental Psychology at Boston University. Her research explores the intersection of language and cognition, with a focus on how children generate and prefer different types of explanations, ultimately aiming to better understand how they learn. She holds an M.A. in Psychological Sciences and a B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Cognitive Science, from Montclair State University. Outside of research, Karima enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new foods, going on walks and hikes, and watching classic films.