Responsibilities of research assistants (RAs):
Data collection
Run research sessions via Zoom
Communicate with participants professionally and promptly
Data management and analysis
Transcribe interview recordings
Assist with qualitative coding (when appropriate)
Science communication and outreach
Contribute to the lab's social media content to translate science for layperson audience
Give brief presentations on sexual health to undergraduate students
Lab community and professional development
Attend regular lab meetings
Participate in lab discussions on sexual health, sexual violence, and related topics
Present the lab's work at research conferences (when appropriate)
I’m from the Chicago suburbs, and I'm a psychology major. During my gap year after I graduated from high school, I worked as a full-time paraprofessional in an elementary school as well as a home-based treat maker.
A few occupations that interest me include child psychologist, family therapist, nutrition therapist, occupational therapist, and speech-language pathologist. In my free time, I like to travel, go to the beach, and go to the gym.
I am currently pursuing my bachelor's in Psychology. I ultimately want to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology and enter the realm of mental health counseling.
I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the gym, and working with computer hardware in my free time.
I'm from the Bahamas. I major in biology and minor in pre-health. I aspire to be a pediatrician due to my love for caring for children and adolescents. In the future, I also wish to open my own private practice. In addition to providing medical care to my community, I intend to use the knowledge I gain about emerging adults' sexuality to give reliable sex education and sexual health information to the adolescents and emerging adults I provide care to.
In my free time, I enjoy reading books, watching Netflix, spending time with my family, and listening to music. I also love dogs, traveling, trying new foods, and boat rides with my family
I am a South Florida native, and I major in communication and speech disorders. I have a strong interest in rehabilitative work, cochlear implants, and swallowing disorders. The dream is to one day work in a hospital where I can make a difference in the quality of life of others. I have always been fascinated by psychology in general, and reproductive health is a niche interest of mine that I have not had the opportunity to explore through my major.
Outside of the communication sciences or psychology, I love to read and write, and I'm also a huge fan of Disney movies! The idea of a perfect weekend for me is going to get a mani pedi, and heading to Barnes & Noble.
I am from Puerto Rico. I major in Psychology with a minor in Experiential Leadership. My career goals are to pursue a masters in developmental psychology and later on complete a PhD. I am especially interested in the cultural connection between family and couples dynamics and sexuality.
In my free time I like to relax and watch some movies, go to the beach, and hang out with my partner and friends.
I'm from here, Davie Florida! I major in neuroscience and psychology and minor in pre-health and honors transdisciplinary studies. I love learning about behavior and the brain, so I am studying to someday go to medical school to practice psychiatry and neurology. I hope to use this opportunity in the lab to learn more about the topic of sexual health to hopefully teach others without access to sex education.
Outside of academics, I love doing crafts like crocheting and cross stitching, going shopping, and being with friends and family.
I am from right outside of Baltimore, Maryland. I major in psychology with a minor in pre-health. I have a strong passion for psychology, especially developmental and child/adolescent psychology. After earning my bachelor’s degree, I hope to go to medical school to become a psychiatrist. I really appreciate this lab and research opportunity, and I think Dr. Shigeto’s research about sexuality is really important and intertwines with my future career goals as a psychiatrist.
Outside of academics, I love hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, and listening to music. I also am a huge animal person, and I enjoy taking shelter dogs out and about in my free time.
I am a psychology student from Brazil. I moved to the U.S. in 2022, and since then I developed an interest in psychology from an intersectional standpoint. In the near future, I hope to pursue a Multicultural Psychology PsyD program at NSU. I also hope to work in the field of mental health either as a therapist with my private practice or as the director of a non- profit mental health program.
Outside of school, I enjoy listening to music from the 70s and 80s, reading tarot cards, and riding my bike. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends!
Hello, I'm from New Jersey, and I major in both Psychology and Education. I'd like to become a clinical psychologist and work as a therapist with disenfranchised adolescents and young adults.
In my free time, I like to read, learn about new things (history, science, art, etc.), workout, listen to music, and spend time with friends.
I am originally from Georgia but moved to Florida later down my life. I have a major in psychology with a pre-med focus - with plans to pursue psychiatry for med school in the future.
I’ve been interested in psychology since sophomore year of high school, where I was curious upon the human brain and to know the “why” behind our thought processes, speech, and actions. From taking this lab, I aim to immerse myself within the aspects of sexual and family psychology and gain direct experience to incorporate within my field.
In my spare time, I listen to music (any genre, though mainly EDM), watch films, sightsee, try to spend time with friends and family, and be open to learning new kinds of information.
Past Lab Members
Graduated with a M.S. in Experimental Psychology in June 2025
Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2025
Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2025
Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in December 2025
Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2026
Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2026
Graduated with a B.S. in Public Health in May 2026
Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2026