Current Behavioral Science Students

Hometown: Bengaluru, India
Education:

B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and Economics from Bangalore University, India

M.S in Psychology from Bangalore University, India

Advisor: Dr. Sara Levens

Program Track: Behavioral Science

Research Interests: Aging, neurodegenerative disorders, women’s health and lifestyle risk factors.

Concentration Perspectives: Something I like about the concentration is the supportive research environment, along with ample resources and opportunities for professional growth. 

Hobbies: Gardening, hiking, watching movies

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Education: B.S. in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Advisor: Dr. Doug Markant
Program Track: Behavioral Science

Research Interests: Cognitive psychology and the influence of attitudes and beliefs on behavior

Hobbies: Guitar, reading, hanging out with my wife

Hometown: Mooresville, NC
Education:

• B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• M.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Advisor: Dr. Doug Markant
Program Track: Behavioral Science
Research Interests: I am a health behaviors researcher focused on operationalizing stress using the allostatic load model. My work examines how psychological constructs such as mindset and belongingness can be leveraged to manage and reduce stress. By exploring the interplay between these constructs, I aim to develop interventions that improve health outcomes and enhance resilience.

Concentration Perspectives: One of the unique aspects of our Behavioral Science concentration is its flexibility, allowing students to tailor their course load to create a bespoke academic experience. For example, I was able to take additional methods courses to complete my Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Analysis, which has been invaluable to my research and professional growth.

Hobbies: Reading, exercise, painting models, cooking, spending time with family and friends.

Hometown: Libertyville, IL

Education: B.S. in Psychology, Minors in Biology and Family Development from The University of Dayton

M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Dayton

Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Bennett

Program Track: Behavioral Science

Research Interests: Long-term effects of early adversity and trauma on health outcomes, identifying biomarkers of chronic disease, gene-environment interactions, mind-body interventions

Hobbies: Weightlifting, listening to podcasts, trying new restaurants, travel

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Education:

• B.S. in Psychology, High Point University
• M.A. in Psychological Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Advisor: Dr. Sara Levens
Program Track: Behavioral Science

Research Interests: Health behavior change interventions, emotions, physical activity, sleep, alcohol use, digital mental health

Hobbies: Yoga, paddle boarding, board games, trivia watching reality-competition TV, listening to podcasts