My name is Bailee Smith, and I am a second-year Psychological Science master's candidate. Under the guidance of Dr. Eschman, my thesis explores the relationship between inhibitory control and intelligence using eye-tracking methodology. My research interests include cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and biopsychology. Upon completion of my master's, I plan to pursue a PhD in one of these areas of study. 

Hey, I'm Chase! I am a second-year Psychological Science Master's student and am thrilled to be working in the VMAD lab. For my thesis with Dr. Eschman, I am studying how stress influences features of visual processing, such as reaction time and accuracy, in visual orienting and inhibiting tasks. In my free time, I love to compete in sports, be active outdoors, and hang with friends and family! 

My name is Claire Beach and I am a first-year graduate student in the Psychological Science program. My research interests include cognitive development of adolescents, neurological effects of trauma, socioeconomic status and how it affects executive function, etc. I would like to be a contributor in the research field and/or practice neuropsychology in a clinical setting. 

My name is Hans! I am a junior and majoring in Psychology. I am working on the effects of Bionic Reading on reading comprehension/reading speed. I am also interested in studying intergenerational trauma/resilience. 

My name is Adelynn Morrell and I am in my second year at UTC! I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biology. I'm really interested in researching memory (executive function/working memory) in infancy and child development. My plans for the future are to earn a Master's/PhD in cognitive neuroscience and possibly specialize in an area such as neuropsychology. 

Hey! My name is Abigail Marak, and I am a junior student-athlete at UTC. I am a pre-medical student majoring in Psychology with minors in Biology and Honors. In the VMAD Lab, I aim to explore the intersection of neuroscience and visual attention by investigating how multisensory integration supports the development of eye-tracking and focus in individuals with atypical neural function. In the future, I plan to attend medical school to continue my education. 

My name is Alexis Jenkins, and I am a sophomore at UTC. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies. I am really interested in all aspects of child development, specifically cognitive development and learning. In the future, I plan to complete a School Psychology program to achieve an Ed.S. to become a School Psychologist. 

My name is Rozena Akbar, I am currently an undergraduate Psychology student. I want to focus on studying the childhood developmental experiences of current college students. I wish to pursue a graduate education in School Psychology and aspire to be a School Psychologist.