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Undergraduate Research Assistants

Esma Ahmed

Esma Ahmed

Undergraduate Student

Esma is a senior 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 senior 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.
Tiffany Chen

Tiffany Chen

Undergraduate Student

Tiffany is a sophomore at Penn State, majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue a career in Pediatric Neuropsychology. In her free time, she enjoys baking, listening to music, spending time with friends, and playing with her dog.
Shreyah Jain

Shreyah Jain

Undergraduate Student

Shreyah is a sophomore at Penn State, pursuing a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Sociology, with a minor in Sports Studies. She plans on attending graduate school in hopes of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, crocheting and reading. 

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. 

Neha Jivan

Neha Jivan

Undergraduate Student

Neha is a junior at Penn State, pursuing Psychology B.S. with a focus in life sciences and minoring in Rehabilitation and Human Services. She plans to attend graduate school with the goal of making an impact in people’s lives. In her free time, she enjoys painting, travelling, working out and photography.  

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.

Madison Miller

Madison Miller

Undergraduate Student

Madison Miller a senior 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. 

Kylie Perrault

Kylie Perrault

Undergraduate Student

Kylie Perrault is a Junior, pursuing a B.S. in both Psychology and Criminology. She is involved with many on campus organizations such as the Schreyer Honors College and THON. She has a strong interest in personality psychology and hopes to earn her Masters degree in clinical or forensic psychology. In her free time, she volunteers at Centre County Paws, bakes, reads and sings. She also spends her time hanging out with her BFF (best fuzzy friend), her cat Ginkgo.   

Gabby Pfeifer

Gabby Pfeifer

Undergraduate Student

Gabby Pfeifer is a Sophomore at Penn State, majoring in Psychology. After she receives her bachelor’s degree, she plans to attend graduate school to become a Clinical Psychologist. In her free time, she loves to spend time with friends and family, play with her dogs, paint, listen to music, and bake! 

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.