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Science Writers
Neurodegerative Disorders Concentration
Kate Leinenweber
Arizona State University 2026
Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology
Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Organoid Models,
Neuroinflammation,
Neurodegeneration
Catherine Gooch
Texas Tech University 2025
Kinesiology
Cognitive Science
Sensorimotor neuroscience,
Motor learning/control
Neurorehabilitation
Samantha De Alba Sanchez
UC Davis 2025
Cognitive Science (Neuroscience Emphasis)
Neurodegeneration,
Alzheimer's Disease,
Cognitive Science
Omegan Wright
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2025
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Psychology
Genetics/Epigenetics,
White Matter Integrity,
Oxidative Stress
Alex Hindeleh
University of California, Irvine
Junior Research Specialist
Biology
Business Administration
Neurodegenerative Diseases,
Precision Medicine,
Genomics
Harshil Vijayan
UCLA
Staff Research Associate
Psychology
Brain Health,
Longevity,
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Science Writers
Memory & Cognition Concentration
Vasiliki Maria Loukaki
University of Sussex 2024
Biology
Psychology
Inference,
Sociality,
Navigation
Alessandra Soto
University of Central Florida 2023
Psychology (Clinical Track)
School Psychology,
ASD in Latino Communities,
Neurocognition
Alexa Kightlinger
University of Georgia 2024
Psychology (Neuroscience emphasis)
Memory,
Trauma,
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Juliana Morsello
Adelphi University 2026
Cognitive Neuroscience
Memory,
Psychiatric Disorders
Alondra Alamillo
University of Texas at El Paso 2025
Psychology
Biology
Legal Psychology,
Neurobiology of Decision Processes,
Developmental Psychology
Anya Singh
UC Davis 2026
Quantitative Psychology
Neuroscience
Memory Development and Dysfunction,
Neural Basis of Memory,
Effects of Aging on Covnition
Gabriella Martinez
Texas Woman's University 2025
Nursing
Spanish
Women's Mental Health,
Long COVID and it's Cognitive Effects,
Neurogenetics
Bethel Jegol
Ohio State University 2027
Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience,
Computational Neuroscience,
Genetics
Science Writers
Development Concentration
Noah Morales
University of Michigan 2026
Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience
Latina/o Studies
Developmental Psychology,
Neurological and Developmental Disorders,
Culture and Development
Felicia Shen
University of Pittsburgh 2025
Psychology
Statistics
Language and Mathematical Development,
Academic Achievement and Education,,
Asian American Culture and Community
Davis Hobley
Princeton University 2027
Neuroscience
French
Developmental Neuroscience,
Mental Health
Hannah Speechly
University of California, Berkeley
Research Assistant
Sociology & Education
Developmental psychology,
Psycholinguistics
Science Writers
Clinical Concentration
Desiree Lano
UC Davis 2025
Psychology (Biological Emphasis)
Neuroscience
Neurobiology of Brain Disorders,
Experimental Neuroscience,
Biological Psychology
M. Dawbin
University of Maine at Augusta 2025
Applied Science
Behavioral Science
Mind/Body Connection,
Neurological Disorders,
Trauma
Andrew Monti
Binghamton University 2026
Integrative Neuroscience
Italian Language and Literature
Brain Development,
Substance Usage,
Mental Health Disorders
Diyanka Lahane
UC Davis 2025
Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior
Public Health
Cognition,
Media Influence,
Brain Development
Naomi Solomon
Suffolk County Community College 2025
Psychology
Personality Disorders,
Behavioral Neuroscience,
Anxiety Disorders
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Noor Amina
Binghamton University 2025
Psychology
Literature
Neuropsych Disorders,
Cognitive Neuroscience,
Psychotherapy
Sam Tyhonas
Pennsylvania Western University 2027
Biology
Psychology
Systems neuroscience,
Drugs and human behavior,
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Science Writers
Other Concentrations
Autumn Augustus
John Hopkins University 2026
Cognitive Science and Psychology
Religion,
Psychosis,
Social Psychology
Bernd van Ruremonde
Tilburg University 2027
Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence
Psychology
Brain-Computer Interfacing,
Artificial Intelligence
Olivia Gudeahn
Keuka College 2025
Psychology (Clinical Psych Pathway)
Music Psychology,
Women of Psychology,
Social/Personality Psychology
Tate Madison
Ohio State University 2026
Psychology (Educational Emphasis)
Education & Philosophy
Educational Psychology,
Positive Psychology
Aditi Singh
Dartmouth College 2028
Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience,
Substance Abuse,
Intersection of Public Policy and Psychology
Gabriella Martinez
Texas Woman's University 2025
Nursing
Spanish
Women's Mental Health,
Long COVID and it's Cognitive Effects,
Neurogenetics
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Aliyeva
Carleton University 2024
Psychology
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Social Psychology,
Mental Health,
Neurological & Personality Disorders
Haleema Warraiat
Florida Atlantic University 2025
Psychology
Lyndsey Bentzoni
Wright State University 2024
Psychology
Forensics
Human Factors Psychology,
Applied Cognitive Psychology,
Human Computer Interaction
Editors
Natalie Byrd
St. John Fisher University 2025
Psychology
Sundus Ahmed
George Mason University 2026
Neuroscience
Fatima Isabella Santoyo Vargas
Mount San Antonio College Project Expert II
Monica Aviles-Mercado
CSU Fresno 2025
Psychology
Allison Guzman
Cypress Bay High School 2025
Kamron Buchanan
High School 2025
Cemre Sahin
Vytautas Magnus University 2024
Biology and Genetics
Damaris Kola-Asa
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School 2025
Camaria Polk
Barnard College 2027
Neuroscience (Pre-med Track)
Crystal Ruiz Munguia
Monterey Peninsula College 2025
Hannah Kim
University of California, Irvine 2027
Cognitive Sciences
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Morgann MacDonald
Smith College 2026
Biochemistry
Chimara Anyanwu
University of Manitoba 2028
Biochemistry & Psychology
Calista Simone Tumaru
Psychology