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 second 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! My name is Zhuangyi (ju-aang-yee) Liao, and I am originally from Shenzhen, China. I graduated from Colgate University in 2026 with a B.A. in psychological science and a minor in Russian. I'm interested in moral perception & decision-making, multilingualism & multiculturism, and personality. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, weightlifting, martial arts, and playing puzzle games.

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 Divyanshi Tiwari (or Divy), and I’m a second year undergraduate student studying psychology. I joined the MD lab because I love working with children and finding ways to support their growth, and this lab is an amazing opportunity to do so. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, listening to music, playing random puzzle games, and going on walks!

Howdy! My name is Bhavana Ananta and I'm from Coppell, Texas. I'm a 3rd year undergraduate studying Biomedical Sciences. I joined MD Lab because I love working with kids and am interested in learning about their foundational growth and how they perceive the world. Outside of school and work, I love to dance, travel, and spend time with friends and family. 

Howdy! My name is Elio Estrada, and I am a third-year Psychology undergraduate student with minors in English and Health Humanities. I joined the Moral Development Lab because I am interested in pursuing a career in psychology and social work, particularly working with children and families. Outside of academics, I enjoy Folklórico dance, music, and spending time with my loved ones ! 

Howdy! My name is Stephanie Barrera, and I am a fourth year Psychology undergraduate student majoring in Spanish at Texas A&M. I joined the MD lab because I greatly enjoy working with children and observing how different psychosocial factors impact their well-being and development. After undergrad, I plan to attend graduate school and eventually work as a counselor for children and adolescents. Some of my hobbies include listening to new music, making playlists, playing water polo, and getting sweet treats with my friends!

Howdy! My name is Emily Vernon. I am a fourth-year undergraduate student studying psychology with an interest in child development and mental health. I joined the Moral Development Lab because I am interested in how children’s perspectives and values are shaped by their culture and family dynamics. I tutor elementary school students, which has strengthened my joy and interest in working with children. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career as a child therapist. Outside of academics and research, I enjoy reading and listening to music.