Science Officer
Kayla Chaplin
Staff
Kayla Chaplin
Kayla Chaplin, PhD, is a Science Officer at the CCST, where she primarily supports the AI Science Residency Program. Kayla is passionate about science communication and making research accessible and meaningful to the people who rely on it, from policymakers to members of the public.
Kayla received her PhD in Social Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. Her dissertation research examined public trust in science, including the factors that shape how people evaluate scientific information. Kayla completed her BA in Psychology at California State University, Channel Islands.
During her time at UC Riverside, Kayla chaired the Science to Policy program and also served as Communications Director for UCR’s Science Communication club, where she helped researchers share their work with broader audiences. She has taught courses on topics including A.I. and psychology.In her free time, Kayla enjoys cooking, reading books, and spending time with her dog, friends, and family.
