Allegra J. Midgette (she/her/hers) is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the MD Lab. Dr. Midgette is an Assistant Professor in the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department at Texas A&M University. She completed a two-year NICHD T32 postdoctoral fellowship at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her Ph.D. in Human Development in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Midgette graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Education, with honors, magna cum laude, and Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Midgette has collaborated with scholars at the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Brazil), Northeast Normal University  (China), Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (China), Seoul National University of Education (South Korea), and Tampere University (Finland).

Ava is a first-year Ph.D. student in Social and Personality Psychology. She earned her B.S. degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2025, along with a minor in HDFS and certificates in Ethical Theory and Practice and Multicultural Studies. Her research interests include moral development and cognition, as well as family dynamics. 

Howdy! Soy Mirka! :) [she/they/ella] 

I am the lab manager of the Moral Development Lab and graduated with a BS in Psychology in December 2021 from UC Davis. I loved being an Aggie, I just had to do it twice! My current research interests include stereotypes within higher education and how individuals develop identities and relationships within various contexts such as family, peers and culture. Outside of the lab you can find me reading, at the gym or exploring new places for good food and even better coffee! 

Soy la administrador del laboratorio de Desarrollo Moral y me gradué con una licenciatura en Psicología en diciembre de 2021 de UC Davis. ¡Me encantó ser un Aggie, que lo quería hacer dos veces! Mis intereses de investigación actuales incluyen los estereotipos dentro de la educación superior y cómo las personas desarrollan identidades y relaciones dentro de varios contextos, como la familia, los compañeros y la cultura. Fuera del laboratorio puedes encontrarme leyendo, en el gimnasio o explorando nuevos lugares para encontrar buena comida ¡y aún mejor café!

“Howdy! My name is Jacqueline Beller and I am a fourth year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in psychology. After college, I plan on continuing my career and education in child psychology. I am eager to participate in Moral Development research alongside Dr. Midgette and fellow students. Outside of school, I am an active member of the TAMU wakeboarding team and the Chi Omega sorority. I also enjoy the outdoors, traveling, and the arts.” 

Howdy! My name is Ava Eyring and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at Texas A&M University majoring in Psychology. I joined the Moral Development lab to gain research experience and learn more about the factors that impact child development. After graduation, I plan on attending graduate school for counseling or clinical psychology in hopes of working as a child psychologist. In my free time, I enjoy baking and hanging out with friends. 

Howdy! My name is Jason Keating, and I'm a third year undergraduate student pursuing a B.A. in Psychology. I joined the MD lab to learn more about social and familial dynamics, as well as for experience with psychological research. After college, I'm planning to continue with graduate school to hopefully have a career in counseling/therapy! Outside of all that, I enjoy reading, running, music, and playing video games with my friends. 

Howdy! My name is Siyeon Lee and I am a second year undergraduate student studying psychology at Texas A&M University. I joined the Moral Development lab because I loved my summer school job teaching kindergarteners and I would love to learn more about how children see the world. Outside of school, I enjoy listening to music, playing badminton, crocheting, and hanging out with friends.

Howdy! My name is Jasmine and I'm from Frisco, Texas. I am a 2nd year Psychology undergraduate and this is my 3rd semester with the lab. I'm interested in how social identity–related experiences with  discrimination, misgendering, and inequitable social roles impacts psychological well-being, coping processes, and access to care. Outside of school, you can find me cooking, reading, or listening to music! 

Howdy! My name is Viridiana and in the future, I hope to become a pediatric nurse and work closely with children in a healthcare setting. I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in neuroscience, which has strengthened my interest in understanding child development and the brain. My goal is to combine my academic background with hands-on care to support children and their families. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy crocheting and have what I like to call “grandma hobbies,” which I find relaxing and creative. 

Ashley is a Junior Psychology major at Texas A&M University. She plans to go to grad school to get her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She wants to get her LPC in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a focus on depression, anxiety, and trauma in adolescence and young adults. She enjoys listening to music, going on hikes, and sports cars 

Howdy! My name is Kayla Rosa, and I am a junior B.S. in psychology major. Post-graduation, I hope to either further pursue the social sciences through a master's program or enter law school for adoption law. Some other campus activities I'm involved in outside of lab include Ags REACH, St. Mary's Connect Retreat, St. Mary's Pescadores, and Psychology Club! A few hobbies I'm passionate about off campus include hiking, sewing, and baking!