Undergraduate Research Assistants

Esma Ahmed
Undergraduate Student

Melissa Barron
Undergraduate Student

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
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
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
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
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
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.