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We have several undergraduate research assistants that work in the lab. You may meet them on your visit!

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Our Current Research Assistants

Amanda Amanda Starcev (Psychology Major/Graphic Design Minor)

My favorite bands/musicians are RHCP, Phish, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones, Kid Cudi, Rihanna, Jay Z, Eminem, Big L, Nas, Skrillex, Alesso, Brantley Gilbert, Luke Bryan, and Ed Sheeran. I love all genres of music!

If I could live anywhere in the world, I would probably choose either Barcelona, a private island in the Caribbean, or just live on a yacht so I can move my house with me to different counties!

My hobbies are drawing, photography, traveling, hiking, dancing, reading, and experiencing new things.

If I had a time machine, I would travel back in time to the late 60s/early 70s when life was much simpler and music was influential. Oh, and to attend the festival of peace, love and music – Woodstock!

Becky  Becky Foot (Psychology Major/Public Health Minor)

My favorite ice cream flavor is cookies and cream.

If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d live somewhere in Europe.

My favorite TCNJ class that I have taken so far is Abnormal Psychology.

A pet peeve of mine is when people are late.

Brittany Brittany Logan (Psychology)

My favorite bands/musicians are anything country.

My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.

My hobby is running marathons.

So far, my favorite TCNJ class has been statistics.

Casey  Casey Dowling (Psychology)

For my favorite ice cream flavor, I can’t choose between mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, strawberry, coffee, or raspberry sorbet.

If I could live anywhere in the world, I would travel as much as I could so I probably wouldn’t stay in one place long enough to call it home.

A pet peeve of mine is when people walk too slowly.

My favorite TCNJ moments so far have been joining Ambassadors, Alpha Xi Delta, and Student Government (and working in Dr. Bireta’s lab obviously).

Danielle  Danielle Alu (Early Childhood Education/Psychology)

My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip cookie dough.

If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d live at Hogwarts!

My hobbies are working with TCNJ’s CUB, watching Netflix, and reading.

My favorite TCNJ moment so far has been studying abroad in Romania.

Kaitlyn  Kaitlyn Pantaleone (Elementary Education/Psychology)

My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip cookie dough.

If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d live somewhere that is relatively warm all year round near the beach.

My hobbies are sleeping, crafting, shopping, and taking showers and baths.

My favorite TCNJ moments so far have been getting my big and getting my little in my sorority.

Lalitya  Lalitya Karra (Biology Major/Psychology Minor)

My favorite ice cream flavor is cookies and cream or cookie dough.

If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d live In Capri, Italy or in Paris, France.

If I had a time machine, I would go to the Victorian Era in India and England because I really love the entire history of it and I love the culture of the time.

My favorite TCNJ moments so far have been going to ice hockey games.

Mike  Michael Levi (Psychology)

My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate.

My hobbies are hanging with friends, playing video games, and watching Netflix.

My favorite TCNJ class that I have taken so far is Developmental Psych.

My favorite TCNJ moment so far has been performing for Homecoming 2014.

Olivia  Olivia Laura (Psychology/Women & Gender Studies)

My favorite bands/musicians are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, White Stripes, Sugar Ray, and Reel Big Fish.

If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d live in a big colorful Victorian house on the beach.

My hobbies are horseback riding, baking fun cupcakes, crafting, shopping in thrift stores, reading, hiking in the woods, exploring old places, watching cheesy 80’s horror movies, and taking road trips just to try new food.

My favorite TCNJ moment so far has been jumping into the fountain and making a giant whirlpool with half my freshman floor from Nors.

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