I am a sophomore psychology major. Some of my research interests include psychopathology, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ populations, and cultural studies. I hope to go for my Ph.D and conduct my own research some day. A fun fact is that I am a huge Pokemon nerd. I have been playing Pokemon games since I was around 5. My first game was Pokemon Heart Gold on the Nintendo DSi.

Hello! My name is Michael Crowley, and I am a third-year Individual Psychology and French student at Miami. I am very interested in learning about emotional reactivity in individuals and more about sleep (i.e., sleep cycles, different effects of sleep, etc.). One fun fact about me is that I hope to complete my master's in France after graduating from Miami to become a psychotherapist there.

I am a senior majoring in Psychology and Sociology with interests in emotion, psychological well-being, and social experiences among youth. I hope to pursue a career in clinical psychology, with a focus on working with adolescents as well as possibly exploring forensic applications of psychology. I also love to travel and, after I graduate, I hope to explore how mental health care and psychological practices take shape in different parts of the world.

I am a Psychology and Economics double major from the Class of 2029. I'm interested in the intersections between mental health, economics, and public policy. My long-term goal is to use research and surveying to advance mental healthcare resources and access through policy change and corporate consulting. A fun fact about me is that I am an excellent chef when it comes to making high-protein meals and snacks. I'm motivated by the PEP Lab's missions to research the real-world factors impacting mental health conditions and effective implementations that can help those issues.

Erin is a junior at Miami University, majoring in Psychology with a co-major in Pre-medical studies and minors in Neuroscience and General Business. Her research interests focus on mental health in young athletes, and she hopes to combine her background in psychology and medicine in her future career as an orthopedic surgeon. Erin is also the president and founder of HER (Health Empowerment and Resilience), a student organization dedicated to advocacy for women’s mental and physical health. Outside of academics, a fun fact about Erin is that she coaches both sailing and volleyball.

I am a freshman and major in Psychology with a Pre-Med co-major. I’m interested in the connection between the brain and behavior, especially how biological and environmental factors influence emotion regulation and mental health. I’m also interested in developmental psychology and early interventions for mental health challenges.

Fun Fact: I can speak three languages!

Abigail is a second year Psychology major with an research and clinical interests in adolescent mental health, particularly in suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression. Her interests include examining and identifying factors that contribute to these issues and how they can be addressed through intervention and support. A fun fact about her is that she loves animals and has three dogs!