Amaru Palma

Information Science @ Cornell · Psychology @ Oregon State

About

Information Science student at Cornell with a background in computer science and psychology. I'm interested in how people learn, trust, and interact with technology. Previously a research assistant in psychology at Oregon State and a longtime member of the Chapwititi Marimba Ensemble.

Education

Cornell University
MPS, Information Science
Expected December 2027
Oregon State University
B.S., Psychology (Engineering Psychology)
June 2026
Phi Beta Kappa · cum laude

Experience

Office Technology Manager
Center for Healing and Integrative Medicine
2024 – Present
Freelance Technology Consultant
Self-Employed
2025 – Present
Payroll Technician
Simply Mindful Counseling
2025 – Present
Research Assistant
Oregon State University
2024 – 2025

Skills

Programming HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, R, SQL, C++, Java
Tools Git/GitHub, Photoshop, PsyToolkit, Qualtrics, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
Research Usability testing, experimental design, statistical analysis, human factors, accessibility