Aaliyah is a senior pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. She aspires to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience and pursue a career in research. Currently, she is a MARC U-STAR Scholar and Gardner Research Scholar, working under Dr. Benjamin Greenwood, where she studies the neural mechanisms underlying exercise-induced stress protection. Outside of academics and research, Aaliyah enjoys going to concerts, crocheting, and watching sports. As president of Psi Chi, she hopes to build upon the organization’s previous work by creating more opportunities for students to connect with one another, become involved in the psychology community, and access resources that support their academic and professional goals. She also hopes to foster a welcoming environment where students can build meaningful connections and feel supported throughout their time at CU Denver. 

Michelle is a third-year undergraduate student studying a B.S. in psychology with a minor in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Professionally, she is hoping to pursue a career in clinical health psychology and psychopharmacology. Michelle's Gardner Research Scholar project focuses on how humans correctly identify AI-generated images using resources from Dr. Leonard's Laboratory for Integrative Vision. In her free time, she likes to read nonfiction and make jewelry to sell at local art markets. As vice president of Psi Chi, Michelle oversees the organization’s smooth running and outreach coordination, hoping to start the semester off with some fun, community-engaged events for CU Denver’s students! 

Alma is a senior pursuing a B.S. In Psychology with a minor in Biology. She is passionate about understanding the complexities of human behavior and mental health and is currently exploring careers in psychiatry and psychotherapy. Her interests center around cognitive and attentional processes, particularly how they manifest, function, and adapt under different conditions and environmental contexts. As a researcher with Dr. Watson, Alma has explored the relationship between urban and natural environments and their influences on attentional and cognitive processes. She is also interested in exploring these concepts from a clinical perspectives and is working as a Medical Assistant. As a McNair Scholar, Alma enjoys conducting and engaging in research, expanding her knowledge, and sharing ideas and perspectives with others. Outside of academics, Alma enjoys reading, practicing taekwindo, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 

Mayah is a second-year undergraduate pursuing a B.A. in Psychology. She is passionate about clinical psychology, particularly understanding mental health disorders and how they can impact individuals’ daily functioning and quality of life. Her interests also include the combination of mental health, stigma, and treatment approaches. As a Samuel Priest Rose Scholarship recipient, Mayah is passionate about gaining more knowledge in the field of psychology through academic and research opportunities. Recently, she studied mental health and stigma in the Netherlands, exploring different approaches to mental health care and harm reduction. Professionally, she hopes to pursue a career in psychological research, with the goal of contributing to a deeper understanding of mental health and mental disorders.