Student Researchers

Hayley Katz

My name is Hayley Katz and I’m a junior at Lafayette. I’m a Psychology major and Anthropology and Sociology minor from Andover, Massachusetts. On campus, I work as the director of the food and housing insecurity team for the Landis Center for Community Engagement, created a new program for Lafayette students to go into a local prison and engage in empowering activities with individuals in the prison, and was chosen to be on the Pards Against Sexual Assault programming committee, the executive board for the Pre-Orientation Service Program, 2 director positions in Alpha Phi, and more. I started doing research in the Neurodiversity lab in the spring of 2023 and I love it because of how much I’ve learned about coding, collaboration in research, and different struggles that females with autism may face. My main research interest is how schools impact the mental health and social lives of children with autism.

 

Ricki Blaustein

My name is Ricki Blaustein and I am a junior at Lafayette. I am a Psychology and Anthropology & Sociology double major from Westchester, New York. On campus, I am president of the Photography Club and president of the Student Movement Against Cancer club, on the media and marketing team for Rec Services, a program coordinator for the Landis Center, and a member of Greek Life. I started my role in the Neurodiversity lab in Summer 2023 and I have loved my experience thus far. Other than working extensively with coding, I am super passionate about the foster care system and hope to incorporate my passion more within this lab.

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Emma Luttrell

Hi everyone, my name is Emma Luttrell and I am a Psychology B.S. student and NCAA Division 1 Swimmer with an interest in family and clinical psychology as well as data evaluation for psychological studies.

 

Jill Collins

Hi everyone, my name is Jill Collins. I am originally from Ridgefield, Connecticut, and I am a senior at Lafayette. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Art History. On campus I am an Associate Supervisor at the Rec Center, a Senior Interviewer and Student Ambassador in the Admissions Department, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, and a member of Lafayette Aflicktion Ultimate Frisbee team. Outside of campus, I work as a Behavior Technician at a behavioral health clinic for children with Autism and a paraeducator in the intensive special education department for elementary school students. Additionally, I am an internationally competitive Irish Dancer! During my senior year at Lafayette, I will be working in the Neurodiversity Lab to study the potential relationship between parental behavior and physiological indicators of arousal in adolescents with Autism. I am so excited to continue working with Professor Greenlee and our team!

Laura Pailas
My name is Laura Pailas and I am a senior Psychology student at Lafayette! On campus, I’ve been involved with various psych research labs and work at the Rec Center as an Assistant Fitness Supervisor. Psychology is a passion of mine and I plan to pursue a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling next year. I’m excited to be a part of this lab and continue writing my thesis with Professor Greenlee as my advisor!