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Undergraduate Research Assistants

Esma Ahmed

Esma Ahmed

Undergraduate Student

Esma is a junior at Penn State, pursuing a B.S. in psychology with a focus on life sciences. After completing her undergraduate degree, she plans to attend graduate school to become a clinical psychologist, with the potential to pursue a career as a professor. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, working out, singing, cooking, and watching various shows/movies.
Melissa Barron

Melissa Barron

Undergraduate Student

Melissa Barron is a junior at Penn State majoring in psychology with a focus in neuroscience. She plans on attending graduate school in hopes of becoming a clinical psychologist, specializing in children. In her free time, she enjoys playing her guitar, playing tennis, and reading.
Emma Ehalt

Emma Ehalt

Undergraduate Student

Emma is a senior at Penn State University majoring in Psychology. She currently plans to attend graduate school but is still figuring out the specific area of study. Emma ultimately hopes to pursue a career in the research field. In her free time, she likes to bake, play volleyball, hang out with friends and family, and take naps with her cat. 

Vanshika Jain

Vanshika Jain

Undergraduate Student


Vanshika Jain is a senior at Pennsylvania State University, pursuing a B.A. in Psychology and Criminology. She serves as a teaching assistant for a criminology professor and is actively involved in Greek life. With a strong interest in trauma, resilience, and tools for recovery, she is currently exploring her research focus in preparation for graduate school. She also enjoys reading, writing, watching Netflix, and traveling. 

Anika Mahadevan

Anika Mahadevan

Undergraduate Student

Anika is a Junior, majoring in Psychology and Biology with a minor is Neuroscience. She plans on attending medical school in hopes to become a radiologist. She is a learning assistant for introductory chemistry courses. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and listening to good music.

Dana Martinez

Dana Martinez

Undergraduate Student

Dana is a senior at Penn State University majoring in Psychology and Criminology and minoring in Security and Risk Analysis. She plans on attending graduate school in hopes of becoming a corrections counselor. During the breaks, she works at her local juvenile detention center supervising juvenile first-time offenders. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her friends, listening to true crime podcasts, and dancing jazz.  

Madison Miller

Madison Miller

Undergraduate Student

Madison Miller a junior majoring in Psychology and Criminology with a minor in Spanish. She plan on attending graduate school in hopes of becoming a Forensic Psychologist. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, cooking, and trying new restaurants. 

Zoe Snitzer

Zoe Snitzer

Undergraduate Student

Zoe Snitzer is a junior at Penn State University majoring in psychology with a focus in neuroscience. She plans to attend medical school after graduating and is excited to gain research experience in the lab before pursuing further education. Outside of the lab, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, participating in Penn State activities, and going on outdoor adventures.