People Type: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Padilla, Adriana

I am a senior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. After completing my undergraduate degree, I do not have a set plan, but I would love to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. I am particularly interested in neurodegenerative speech and motor disorders, and I hope to work with adults in the future.

Patel, Radha

I am a sophomore majoring in Neurobiology. After graduation, I plan to apply to medical school. I am excited to gain research experience and learn more about how the brain influences speech and communication!

Perez, Alexa

I am a junior studying Neurobiology and Psychology. After graduation, I plan to apply to medical school with the goal of becoming a physician. I am particularly interested in brain-behavior relationships and how understanding them can improve treatments for neurological disorders.

Smith, Charlotte

I am a senior studying Communication Sciences and Disorders with certificates in Education Policy and French. After my undergrad, I plan on attending grad school for speech-language pathology.

Stewart, Peyton

I am a senior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with certificates in Educational Policy and Disability Rights and Services. After undergrad, I plan to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. 

Weyda, Grace

I am a junior double majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Linguistics, with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. After my undergrad, I plan to work toward my master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Wu, Bingye

I am a senior majoring in Psychology and Computer Science. I am interested in all aspects of language acquisition, especially what phonological and neural mechanisms learners must go through. I plan to attend graduate school in Psycholinguistics.

Zaretsky, Melina

I am a senior majoring in neurobiology.  After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate studies in neuroscience. I would like to focus on learning, memory, and the brain’s ability to continue to learn as it ages.