Albi is a 5th year Biological Anthropology Student. She will be attending Rutgers School of Health Professions in Fall 2024 for a MS degree in Academic Clinical Research Management. After completing her MS degree, she hopes to pursue an MD/PhD in Microbiology where she will specialize in Gynecology.

Her interests are in microbiomes, and she hopes to further research on microbiomes of female reproductive organs and the relationship of microbiomes to diseases such as; endometriosis, endometritis, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. She also hopes to explore the microbiome relationship with fertility.

Jayden is a 4rth-year undergraduate student studying neuropsychology at Penn State. They joined the lab because of their interest in current areas of research and the  psychological aspects of it. After graduation, they plan to attend graduate school and research the neurological and biological affects of chronic stress. Outside of the lab, you will find them on the Penn State Dressage Team or in a comfy chair reading a book.

Courtney is a military veteran/mother of four, turned student once again. She is working hard to finish her second undergraduate, this time in Anthropology, which was always her secret passion. She comes to the lab with plenty of experience behind the camera and keyboard, as she spent the last 10 years honing her craft as a Portrait and Newborn Photographer. She hopes to bring that level of passion to PSU and achieve her dream of being an Anthropologist.

Reagen Dixon is currently a fourth-year undergraduate student studying forensic biology and biological anthropology. She is interested in all things microbiology and genetics and plans to continue her education in the field of genomics and hopefully complete a Ph.D. Outside of the lab, she is a founding member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a member of the Forensic Student’s Social Hour Club. In her free time, she loves being at the library with her friends, or binge-watching Netflix shows, and baking with her girlfriend.

Charlotte is a first year Computer Science student who joined the lab after discovering her interest in the evolution of human behavior, specifically relationship tendencies. In addition to the lab, she is an Engineering Ambassador and Events Planner for Taylor Swift Appreciation Club. She also enjoys going to the gym, reading, traveling. and spending time with animals.

Madison is a 3rd year student from SLC, Utah studying biology (vertebrate physiology option) with a minor in history. She joined the lab due to her interest in researching evolution for her honors thesis. Outside of school and the lab, she enjoys going to the gym, being outside, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones!

Hannah is a 3rd year Women’s Studies and Anthropological Sciences student. She loves chemistry and is very passionate about activism for gender equality and education inclusion. She has plans to get a masters degree in women’s studies. In her free time, Hannah likes to play in the snow or frolic on the beach in her home state of Florida.

Cleo is a third year Penn State student studying genetic and developmental biology. She joined the lab due to her interest in genetics and hormones. After graduation, she hopes to pursue medical school

Stefanie Rose is a current junior at Pennsylvania State University. She resides in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and is currently pursuing a BA in English on the Pre-medicine track with a minor in Biology. After completing her undergraduate studies, she hopes to continue to medical school to become a surgical oncologist. In her free time, Stefanie enjoys spending time with friends and attending sports events with her family.  Additionally, she devotes time to volunteering in her community with all age groups.

Veronica is a fourth-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, studying Anthropological Science and Geosciences. She joined the lab because of her interest in biological anthropology and genetics. In addition to this lab. She is also a member of the Functional and Evolutionary Morphology Lab, where she examines the asymmetry of calcanei and femur of a precontact Native American population. After graduation, she will be participating in a Museum Studies Field School in Turin and will be attending graduate school afterward to obtain a degree in Museum Studies. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, playing video games, and binge-watching Netflix series.