🎓 B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Juliette graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Sociology. She is interested in studying maladaptive eating as well as obsessive behavior and its associated cognitive biases in memory, learning, and attention. She would like to investigate this topic by utilizing methods such as ecological momentary assessment, longitudinal design, eye-tracking, and Pavlovian conditioning paradigms. Her overall purpose is to better understand how harmful cognitive pathways manifest themselves in daily life, facilitating mindsets and behaviors that are counterproductive to maintaining one’s health and happiness. Juliette plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, focusing on how neural data can help to make informed decisions on the treatment of eating disorders. In her free time, she enjoys baking, doing yoga, and playing the Sims 4!

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🎓 B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Lily graduated from UT Austin with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. Her research interests include how emotions shape memories and how those memories affect trauma and anxiety disorders. In her free time, she likes to read, run, and bake bread. She is also a volunteer for Crisis Text Line. She plans to get her doctorate by pursuing a PsyD program.

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🏫 Senior, Neuroscience B.S. 

Brianna is a senior at UT Austin, pursuing a  Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, with a Bridging Disciplines Program (BDP) certificate in Patients, Practitioners and Cultures of Care. She is interested in understanding differences in cognition, especially in the context of social factors impacting neurobiology, and how that knowledge can be applied to improve psychological treatments. As part of the SCOOP Lab she plans to examine deeply anxiety and trauma disorders by understanding the translation of an individual's experience to neuroimaging. In the future, she hopes to attend graduate school to study clinical psychology to be able to provide mental health care that is both scientific and humanistic. Beyond the lab, Brianna enjoys ballet, working on fiber art and reading.

🏫 Junior, Psychology B.S. 

Kendelle is a junior at UT Austin, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in the dysregulation of neural pathways and connections, and how this can contribute to anxiety and related mental health issues. She is also interested in how one’s personal traits and behaviors play a role in the usage of fear extinction techniques. In her free time, she loves attending concerts, watching movies, and also volunteers with Baylor Scott & White Health. After graduating, she plans to attend medical school to further explore neurobiological mechanisms.

🏫 Junior, Neuroscience B.S. 

Omar is a junior at UT Austin pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and minoring in Statistics and Data Science. His research interests include exploring the interactions between different memories, as well as the role of cognitive biases in memory and how those influence decision-making. His current future plans involve eventually pursuing cognitive neuroscience research in graduate school. In his free time, he likes to read books, learn about the world, and play soccer.

🏫 Senior, Neuroscience B.S. 

Anika is a senior at UT Austin, pursuing a B.S. in Neuroscience with a minor in International Business on the pre-med track. Her research interests include studying music therapy for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, as well as how culture shapes healthcare/therapeutic access and delivery across global systems. Anika is a proud co-director of UT's competitive treble a cappella team, Beauties and the Beat, and a volunteer at Lirios Pediatrics and Camp CAMP. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing guitar, and drinking matcha.

🏫 Senior, Neuroscience B.S. 

Adi is a senior at UT Austin pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. His research interests include neuro-modulation techniques in relation to fear extinction and the influence of brain rhythms in the integration of spatial memory. Outside of academics, Adi is a member of UT Saaya, a competitive Bollywood dance team. In his free time, he loves to watch basketball and listen to music; his favorite artist is Giveon.

🏫 Senior, Psychology B.S. 

Daphne is a senior at UT Austin pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In addition to the SCOOP Lab, she is currently an undergraduate research assistant in the CAMINOS Lab. Her research interests include euphemistic communication within parent-child relationships and how it shapes child cognition, particularly memory, as well as psychopathology related to adverse experiences. In her free time, Daphne enjoys reading, listening to live music, and hiking with friends. In the future, she hopes to continue working in research before applying to a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology.

🏫 Junior, Neuroscience B.S. 

Melody is a junior at UT Austin pursuing a B.S. in Neuroscience with a minor in Healthcare Reform and Innovation on the pre-med track. Her research interests focus on the effects of music on learning, emotion, and memory, as well as clinical applications related to PTSD, OCD, and neurodegenerative diseases. She is also interested in how medical technology and business can translate scientific research into improved patient outcomes. Outside of the lab, Melody enjoys playing the violin, piano, and guitar, watching films, and exploring Austin’s coffee scene.

🏫 Sophomore, Neuroscience B.S. 

Antonia is a sophomore at UT Austin pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is interested in cognitive neuroscience, particularly how neuroimaging can be used to better understand cognition and the brain processes that shape behavior. She is also broadly interested in neurodegenerative development and how changes in the brain relate to cognitive decline. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing the piano, reading, watching films, and playing tennis.

🎓B.S., University of Texas at Austin

Neha graduated from UT Austin with a BS in Neuroscience and was a part of the Dean's Scholars Program. Her research interests include memory loss and the relationship between emotions and memory. Neha is now a first-year medical student at UTMB. In her free time, Neha loves dancing, reading, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

🎓 B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Sydney received her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in French Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in Fall 2022. Before graduate school, she worked in direct care at Helping Hand Home for Children, supporting traumatized youth—an experience that sparked her interest in the lasting effects of trauma on memory and behavior. Sydney will be joining the Ph.D. program in Psychology at McGill University in Fall 2025. Her research focuses on how emotional memories evolve over time to shape meaning, particularly how they influence decision-making processes across different stages. In the Dunsmoor Lab, Sydney coordinated both behavioral and MRI studies, with responsibilities ranging from study design and data collection to training new lab members. She is passionate about creating collaborative and inclusive research environments. Outside of the lab, Sydney enjoys writing poetry (in both French and English), drawing, cooking, rock climbing, and spending time with her orange tabby, Wilbur.