Undergraduate Research Assistants

Esma Ahmed
Undergraduate Student

Melissa Barron
Undergraduate Student

Tiffany Chen
Undergraduate Student

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.