Annie Lu

I am a Ph.D. student in the CNS program within the Psychology Department. Prior to joining the University of Arizona, I earned my B.S. degree in Neural Science from New York University Shanghai.

Research Interests:

• Spontaneous mental processes, including mind-wandering, daydreaming, dreaming, and other forms of internally-generated thought
• How spontaneous mental processes are related to personality traits, emotions, environmental factors, and mental health

Selected Presentations:

• Lu, A., Azimkulov, S., Andrews-Hanna, J. (2026, April). Understanding Break-taking Behaviors: Patterns, Activities, Perceived Benefits, and Individual Differences, Cognitive Science Conclave: Poster Session
  • And University of Arizona Psychology Cognition & Neural Systems (CNS) Seminar (2026)
• Reich-Fuehrer, M.J., Lu, A., Andrews, E.S., Grilli, M.D., Andrews-Hanna, J.R. (2026, April). Mental Imagery and Qualities of Thought in Everyday Life, Cognitive Science Conclave: Poster Session 

Master's Project: 

• Understanding Break-Taking Behaviors:  Patterns, Activities, Perceived Benefits, and Individual Differences (2026)

Courses Taught:

• PSY 150A1 - the Structure of Mind and Behavior

TA for:

• PSY 381 - Abnormal Psychology (2025)
• PSY 383 - Health Psychology (2026)
• PSY 480 - Forensic Psychology (2025)

*Year listed indicates when this individual last worked in the specified course.

Updated: 05/13/26