Erika is currently a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Psychology with a minor in Adaptive Brain and Behavior. Her research interests include learning about the process of neuroimaging and how it is translated to understanding psychopathology. In the future she hopes to further her education in developmental psychology and one day work as a child psychologist.

 

Outside of the lab, she enjoys traveling, cooking and going on walks with her friends.

Mattison is currently a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, with minors in Psychology and Adaptive Brain and Behavior.  Her research interests include abnormal psychology and psychopathology. She aspires to advance her education through a PhD in clinical psychology.

 

Outside of the lab, she enjoys photography, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Oluwatoni is a second-year student at Virginia Tech, majoring in psychology and minoring in history. Her research interests include abnormal psychology and psychopathology. She is also interested in obtaining a clinical psychology PhD and pursuing a career in academia.

 

In her free time, Oluwatoni enjoys reading, writing, and brushing up on historical facts. 

Helen is a sophomore at Virginia Tech pursuing a BAS in psychology.  She is passionate about exploring the connection between biology and behavior in psychopathology. In the future, she hopes to expand psychological research for underserved and underrepresented populations.

 

In her free time, Helen enjoys dancing, reading, and learning new languages.

Cameron Cheeks is currently a senior at Virginia Tech and is majoring in Psychology. He aims to become a clinical psychologist in the future. His interests include pushing research further to improve mental health and break down barriers between ethnic groups.

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Outside of the lab, Cameron likes to watch and play sports, go to the gym, and watch movies. 

Bailey is currently a senior at Virginia Tech studying Psychology. His research interests include abnormal and developmental psychology and the utilization of neuroimaging techniques. He aspires to advance his academic journey through a PhD in Clinical Psychology, while engaging in both research and counseling.

 

Outside of the lab, Bailey enjoys playing guitar, engaging in any type of sports activities, and reading.

Josie is a sophomore currently majoring in Psychology and Human Development and minoring in Adaptive Brain and Behavior at Virginia Tech. Her interests include abnormal psychology and the psychological impact of trauma on children. In the future, she hopes to further her education in developmental psychology and work as a child psychologist. 

 

Outside of the lab, Josie enjoys hiking, running, and cooking with her family.

Blake is currently a senior at Virginia Tech studying Psychology and Criminology. His research interests center around psychopathology and exploring the social, neurological, and cognitive bases for mental health disorders. In the future, he is interested in working in a clinical setting and exploring further education in clinical or forensic psychology.

 

Outside of the lab, Blake enjoys running, lifting, hiking, reading, and watching movies.