People

Ben is a third-year Ph.D. student in the clinical psychology program who is working with both Dr. Matt Judah in the CODA lab and Dr. Shields. Ben is from Fargo, ND, and earned his B.A. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Broadly, Ben is interested in understanding neural processes that help explain the associations between stress, executive functioning, and psychopathology.

Hannah is a sixth-year student in the clinical psychology program at the University of Arkansas. Her research interests include cognitive processes associated with anxiety and fear-based disorders, as well as social cognitive precipitants of suicide risk. A veteran of the United States Navy, Hannah is also interested in studying these processes among military personnel. In her time outside the lab, she enjoys powerlifting and writing fiction.

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Morgan is a fifth-year clinical psychology student. She earned her Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology at the University of Arkansas before changing gears and starting anew as a clinical student. Her current research focuses on neurobiological mechanisms underlying cognitive control and how those mechanisms might differ for individuals with anxiety and mood disorders. As an Arkansas native, she loves floating rivers, eating BBQ, saying y’all, and howling at full moons.

 Russell is a sixth-year student in the U of A’s clinical psychology PhD program. He is interested in obtaining a better understanding of how worry/anxiety impacts the neurobehavioral efficiency (and efficacy) of cognitive control. He also likes to conduct research on the psychometric properties of event-related potentials (ERPs). In his free time, Russell enjoys tending to his chili pepper garden and spoiling his cats. 

Anna is a third-year honors undergraduate student majoring in Psychology. She is planning on pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology and eventually becoming a neuropsychologist. Her research interests include the relationship between executive functioning, stress, and depression. She’s a part of the Razorback Marching Band and enjoys being outside, playing the guitar and violin, and painting with oil pastels.  

Brynne is an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas. She is majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Medical Humanities and Psychology. After graduating, she plans to attend medical school to become a pediatric neurologist. Her research interests include the relations between affective mood and eating disorders, and mental health awareness. 

Casey is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in biology with a minor in psychology. She is interested in the correlation between mood disorders and experiences, along with the neurobiological effects they may have. After graduating, she plans on going to Physician Assistant school. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hanging out with friends, and listening to music.

Emmaleigh Moffitt is an undergraduate Honors Biology major with a focus on Pre-Medicine from Rogers, Arkansas. She is also pursuing a minor in Psychology. She is a recipient of the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship and the Chancellor’s Community Scholarship. Emmaleigh plans on attending medical school with the goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Emmaleigh is a member of The Rock Climbing Club at the University of Arkansas, as well as The Biology Club. Her research project focuses on the impacts of time and climate change on the diets of Hyrax by observing the patterns of dental microwear.

Kegan is a transfer to UofA from Texas. He is currently a junior majoring in Psychology, with the goal of obtaining his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology after graduating. He is a Marine Corps combat veteran and has interests in trauma, addiction, and severe cognitive disorders, particularly in the veteran population. In his free time, he enjoys training jiu-jitsu and riding his motorcycles.