Graduate Student

Dilara is a Ph.D. student in Psychology supervised by Dr. Andrew Lynn. Her research focuses on how screen use affects children’s attention and executive functions, with an emphasis on neural mechanisms. Outside of academics, Dilara enjoys exploring art/history, traveling, and hiking.

Research Coordinator

Vivian is interested in attention and perception, focusing on how multimodal cues are integrated and how this relates to physical and social reasoning across neurotypical and neurodivergent populations. Outside the lab, she enjoys watching movies and tending to her cat, Figgy.

Masters Student

Rebekah is a graduate student in the accelerated Master’s program for Brain Sciences. In the AND Lab, she studies attention issues in youth, especially in underrepresented groups. She plans to earn a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, and enjoys photography and film .

Undergraduate Researcher

Ahmad is a junior at UofL majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. He is interested in children’s psychology and neural development, especially in education. Ahmad hopes to attend medical school and become a physician, and enjoys sports, music, and movies.

Undergraduate Researcher

Nancy is a senior at UofL double majoring in Psychology and Spanish. She joined the lab to better understand children’s brain development and gain research experience. Nancy enjoys listening to music, watching movies, shopping, discovering restaurants, and working out.

Undergraduate Researcher

Georgia is a sophomore at UofL majoring in Psychology with a minor in Interdisciplinary Data Science. She joined the lab to pursue research related to cognition and functioning. Away from lab she enjoys baking, listening to music, and being with friends.

Undergraduate Researcher

Fina is a sophomore at the University of Louisville majoring in Neuroscience. She joined the lab to gain hands-on research experience in brain development. After graduation, Fina hopes to attend medical school and become a physician, and she plays on the University’s Women’s Soccer Team.

Undergraduate Researcher

Arturo Echevers is a junior at the University of Louisville pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Communication. He joined the lab to study attention in children and gain valuable research experience. Arturo also enjoys movies, writing fiction, and drawing while listening to music.

Undergraduate Researcher

Emma is a junior at the University of Louisville pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Art. She joined the lab to gain research experience and plans to work with children as an art therapist. In her free time, she enjoys painting, baking, crocheting, and listening to music.

Undergraduate Researcher

Camila is a junior at UofL majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She joined the lab to prepare for graduate school and pursue a doctorate. With experience working with children, she brings valuable insight and enjoys movies, suspense novels, and family time.

Undergraduate Researcher

Jesus is a senior at UofL pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. He hopes to pursue a research career focused on bipolar disorder, abuse, and depression. He joined the AND Lab to gain experience serving the local community. On his free time enjoys reading, movies, music, and time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Researcher

Randy is a junior at UofL majoring in Psychology with a minor in Interdisciplinary Data Sciences. She joined the lab to explore research in cognitive development and hopes to shape her grad school interests. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading and being with friends and family.

Undergraduate Researcher

Jackson Prather is a senior at UofL pursuing a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology. He joined the lab to gain research experience focusing on brain development and the effects of childhood environments. Outside the lab, he is active in SOAR and MEDLIFE, and enjoys reading and football.

Undergraduate Researcher

Abigale Rowe is a senior at UofL pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. She joined the lab to gain behavioral research skills, and explore pediatric psychological care. Outside the lab, she is an executive member of Delta Zeta: Beta Gamma, and enjoys reading.

Undergraduate Researcher

Jade-Madison is a junior at UofL double majoring in Neuroscience and Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She is involved in Phi Sigma Rho, WiSER, and She Became. She joined the lab to gain experience in neuroscience and child development. She enjoys reading, baking, and shopping.

Undergraduate Researcher

Kyla is a junior at the University of Louisville pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. She joined the lab to explore her interests in child development and research. In her free time, Kyla enjoys family activities, walks, shopping, and spending time at the beach during her breaks.