Staff

Lynne Kiorpes, Ph.D., Director of WINS

Professor Lynne Kiorpes earned her B.S. in Psychology at Northeastern University in Boston and her Ph.D. at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. She was first exposed to scientific research as an undergraduate independent study student. The experience set the stage for her lifelong love of research and her career in science. Her research is aimed at understanding how the visual system develops, with a focus on conditions that cause poor vision in children. Dr. Kiorpes joined the faculty at NYU in 1985 and is a founding member of the Center for Neural Science. She has served as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Graduate Studies for the Center for Neural Science, and currently serves as the first director of the WINS program. Email: Lynne@cns.nyu.edu

Kim Torres, Ph.D., Advisor to WINS Kimberly earned her B.A. in Sociology and Government at Hamilton College and her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is currently an Academic Advisor at the Preprofessional Advising Center in the College of Arts and Science. She is the Advisor to the WINS Scholars, as well as the Prehealth Student Advisory Board and Presidential Honors Scholars. Email: kimberly.torres@nyu.edu