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).

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 Vivian Ivory (she/her) and I am a third year International Studies student here at Texas A&M, minoring in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies. I am joining the Moral Development lab because I am interested in how gender dynamics and roles within families impact childhood development. I am hoping to pursue a career in Counseling Psychology, to one day become a therapist and help others tackle their mental health challenges. I love cats, dancing, trying new foods, and chocolate chip cookies!

Howdy! My name is Alis Flores (she/her) and I am a fourth year undergraduate student pursuing a Psychology B.S. degree with a minor in neuroscience. After graduation I hope to get a PhD in clinical psychology and pursue a career in child psychology. I joined the moral development lab because I have a passion for working with children and learning about child development! I would also love the opportunity to gain experience in a lab setting and learn helpful skills. In my free time, I love reading, watching movies, baking, and spending time with my family and friends!

Howdy! My name is Maggie Richmond and I am a 4th year undergraduate that is majoring in psychology. I decided to join the Moral development lab to broaden my knowledge about certain issues in families in order to help with child development. I plan on getting my phD in counseling psychology in hopes of working with children. When I am not studying or in class, I love to workout and spend time with friends and family.  

Samika Sequeira is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Psychology, a Minor in Neuroscience, and a Certificate in Psychology of Diversity. She joined the Moral Development Lab to further understand cultural differences in familial values and stereotypes. After college, she plans on furthering her education with a PhD in Social Psychology and research on ethnic minorities or underserved populations in real-world spheres such as education, government, or public health. In her free time, Samika likes singing, listening to music, reading, and cooking.

Fabi is a senior psychology student. It is her first semester as an RA for the moral development lab. She is excited to collaborate with her peers and Dr. Midgette in getting to research and learn more about familial relationships. 

She plans on becoming a marriage and family therapist and is currently in the process of applying to masters programs in that field. 

Kassandra Aguinaga is a senior undergraduate student at Texas A&M University pursuing a B.S. in forensic investigative sciences with a pre-law concentration and a minor in sociology. She joined the Moral Development Lab to widen her knowledge and gain research experience in the field of social sciences. After gaining work experience, Kassandra intends to pursue a Juris Doctorate and focus on criminal and prosecutorial law. Outside the lab, she enjoys reading, going on walks/hikes, and hanging out with friends!

Howdy! My name is Jana Yip and I am a first year undergraduate student pursuing a Psychology B.S. degree here at Texas A&M. I joined the Moral Development lab because of my interest in Child Psychology and Development. I hope to deepen my knowledge in this field and gain experience in research. I plan to get a PhD in Psychology to be a child psychologist. Outside of academics, I like to read, watch movies and shows, and hangout with friends! 

Howdy! My name is Ava Eyring and I am a third-year undergraduate student at Texas A&M University majoring in Psychology. I am joining 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.

Viridiana Nunez is an undergraduate student at Texas A&M University, pursuing a B.S. in Psychology and minoring in Neuroscience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, which she values as a skill for connecting with diverse communities. Viridiana joined MD Lab because of her interest to better understand how children interact within their surroundings, and how to create a safe environment. She aspires to advance her education by earning a master’s or Ph.D. in Psychology, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric psychologist. In her free time, Viridiana enjoys crocheting, drawing, playing catch with her dog, and spending quality time with her younger siblings. 

Howdy! I’m Jasmine and I’m a first year psychology major from Dallas, TX! I joined the Moral Development Lab because I’m interested in learning more about how labor is divided in the household, the concept of the “second shift” of unpaid domestic labor and childcare responsibilities as well as getting experience in psychological research as a whole. Outside of school, you can probably find me playing Minecraft or listening to Spotify!