Sophia is a senior pursuing a BS in Psychological & Cognitive Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry, and a BS/MS in Neuroscience. On campus, she is a TA in the Mathematical Sciences department and a researcher in the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes Lab. Outside of campus, she is a Patient Care Associate at UMass Memorial Hospital and an academic tutor. She loves traveling, dancing, and health and fitness!

Julia is a biochemistry major with a pre-health track and is a member of the class of 2026. On campus, she is involved in the photography club, American Cancer Society, and the women’s ultimate frisbee team. Outside of school, she enjoys nature photography, swimming at the beach, and going on road trips with her friends!

Mya is a member of the class of 2026, majoring in psychology with a concentration in psychobiology. Outside of the lab, she is a member of Alpha Phi and club basketball. She is a lab manager for the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes (SNAP) Lab, and serves as the vice president of the Psychology Society. Beyond school, she enjoys traveling, ice cream, animals, and watching movies.

Azizah is a senior BS/MS student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursuing Biology & Biotechnology as well as a BS in Psychobiology. Her MQP focuses on identifying biopsychosocial predictors of treatment response in a pilot randomized clinical trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic pain. She plans to pursue a career in medicine with a focus on integrative approaches to care. Outside of academics, Azizah served as President of Alpha Phi Omega and enjoys practicing yoga and mindfulness.