Science Writers
Desiree Lano
UC Davis 2025
Psychology (Biological Emphasis)
Neuroscience
Neurobiology of Brain Disorders,
Experimental Neuroscience,
Biological Psychology
Kate Leinenweber
Arizona State University 2026
Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology
Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Organoid Models,
Neuroinflammation,
Neurodegeneration
Vasiliki Maria Loukaki
University of Sussex 2024
Biology
Psychology
Inference,
Sociality,
Navigation
Autumn Augustus
John Hopkins University 2026
Cognitive Science and Psychology
Religion,
Psychosis,
Social Psychology
Ethan Messier
Florida State University 2027
Biochemistry and Spanish
Clinical Neuropharmacology,
Epilepsy and Alzheimer's,
Fetal and Childhood Neurological Development
Alessandra Soto
University of Central Florida 2023
Psychology (Clinical Track)
School Psychology,
ASD in Latino Communities,
Neurocognition
Noah Morales
University of Michigan 2026
Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience
Latina/o Studies
Developmental Psychology,
Neurological and Developmental Disorders,
Culture and Development
Catherine Gooch
Texas Tech University 2025
Kinesiology
Cognitive Science
Sensorimotor neuroscience,
Motor learning/control
Neurorehabilitation
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
Felicia Shen
University of Pittsburgh 2025
Psychology
Statistics
Language and Mathematical Development,
Academic Achievement and Education,,
Asian American Culture and Community
M. Dawbin
University of Maine at Augusta 2025
Applied Science
Behavioral Science
Mind/Body Connection,
Neurological Disorders,
Trauma
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
Anya Singh
UC Davis 2026
Quantitative Psychology
Neuroscience
Memory Development and Dysfunction,
Neural Basis of Memory,
Effects of Aging on Covnition
Andrew Monti
Binghamton University 2026
Integrative Neuroscience
Italian Language and Literature
Brain Development,
Substance Usage,
Mental Health Disorders
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
Bethel Jegol
Ohio State University 2027
Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience,
Computational Neuroscience,
Genetics
Davis Hobley
Princeton University 2027
Neuroscience
French
Developmental Neuroscience,
Mental Health
Katherine Wilkinson
Stockton University 2025
Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience
ADHD,
ADHD in Women
Samantha De Alba Sanchez
UC Davis 2025
Cognitive Science (Neuroscience Emphasis)
Neurodegeneration,
Alzheimer's Disease,
Cognitive Science
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Aliyeva
Carleton University 2024
Psychology
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Social Psychology,
Mental Health,
Neurological & Personality 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
Haleema Warraiat
Florida Atlantic University 2025
Psychology
Academic Advsiors
Sara Adelino
Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul 2023
Master of Linguistics
Writing and presentation,
Undergraduate researcher,
Obstacles and mental health
Kate Carlson
University of North Carolina Wilmington 2025
M.S. in Psychology
Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Masters programs,
First generation,
Ph.D. programs
Stefanie Salyer
Pennsylvania State University 2028
Ph.D. in Special Education
Ph.D. programs,
Disabilities,
First generation
Alessandra Soto
University of Central Florida 2023
Psychology (Clinical Track)
Online Student,
First Generation,
Mental Health in the Central American Student Community
Emma Garlock
University of Ottawa
Research Librarian Health Sciences Medicine and STEM
Data management,
Literature searches,
Data visualization
Deanna Hercules
University of Southern California 2025
Master of Science in Public Relations Innovation, Strategy, and Management
Navigating the Application Process for a Master's Program as a First-Generation Student
Overcoming Academic Challenges as a Foster Child
Building Confidence in STEM as a Nontraditional Student
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
Morgann MacDonald
Smith College 2026
Biochemistry
Jacinda Taggett
Research Associate at UC Berkeley
B.Sc. in Psychology (Quantitative Emphasis), minor in Neuroscience
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Scientifically interested in dopaminergic explanations for human memory, personally interested in making academia more accessible to students with minimal resources or representation.