People

Directors

Blaire J. Weidler, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Towson University. She is the co-director of the CRAB Lab. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Davidson College before completing her M.A and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, and a Postdoc at the University of Toronto.

Her research interests are:
Visual attention and Cognitive control

Link to her CV.

Jared J. McGinley, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Towson University. He is the co-director of the CRAB Lab. He received a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Religion from Rutgers University – New Brunswick before completing his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biological Psychology at Virginia Tech. He received training in research labs which employed psychophysiological, fMRI, secondary data analytic, and animal research methods.

His research interests are:
Emotion, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Heart Rate Variability, Adaptability and Resilience

For more information, visit his personal site.
Link to his CV.

Lab Affiliates

K. Mackenzie Shaw is an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at Towson University. She received an M.A. in Experimental Psychology from Towson and a B.A. in Social Science with a minor in Philosophy from Stetson University. Her current research interest is the physiology of emotions, specifically focusing on different types of disgust. Outside of the lab, she enjoys hiking, baking, and exploring creeks.Wednesday, September 18th

Alice Klein is a lab affiliate who never turned in her bio or picture for 3 years.

Graduate Students

Kelly Roen is currently a second-year graduate student in the Experimental Psychology Program. She received a B.S. in Psychology from Augusta University after serving in the United States Air Force, where she earned A.A.s in both Persian-Farsi and Intelligence Studies & Technology. Her current research interests are in cognitive flexibility and heart rate variability.

Sebastian Tanguay is a first-year graduate student in the Experimental Psychology Program. He received a B.A. in Psychology from Mary Baldwin University in Virginia. His research interests include working memory and cognitive control. Sebastian is from Vermont and enjoys doing nature photography.

Lab Managers

Chloe Tran is currently a senior and lab manager at Towson University, majoring in psychology. She is planning to attend graduate school to earn her master’s in clinical psychology.

Collin Ralph is currently a senior at Towson University pursuing a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Marketing. He was a research assistant in the CRAB Lab since Spring 2023 and became lab manager in Fall of 2024. He hopes to follow a path in UX Research and Design. Outside of the lab, he enjoys playing tennis, video games, and cooking.

Undergraduate Students

Teodora Consoli is a senior at Towson University studying Psychology. This is her second semester in the CRAB lab, and she plans to use the experience to assist her future goals in a Human Resources Development graduate program. Outside of the lab, she is captain of the women’s ultimate frisbee team at Towson and enjoys reading.

Ren Terrell is a senior Psychology student who is minoring in public health. Following her time at Towson, Ren plans on working towards obtaining her MSW. Outside of the lab, Ren enjoys reading and crocheting.

Ian Quill is an undergraduate studying Psychology. He has been working as a research assistant in the CRAB Lab at Towson University since August of 2023. Ian has his sights set on a clinical psychology path and hopes to study in a Clinical Psychology Graduate Program before working as a psychologist.

Gemma Valeo is currently a senior at Towson University studying Psychology. She is a research assistant and plans to use her skills to become a secondary math teacher. Outside of the lab, Gemma enjoys traveling and hiking.

Emilie Stoudt is a senior at TU studying psychology. It is her third semester in the CRAB lab and she plans to use the skills she learns to further her studies towards a PhD in psychology research. Outside of the lab she is a captain of the TU Color Guard, president of the service sorority Tau Beta Sigma, and president of the TU Music Collective.

Sena Sogut is a current senior at Towson University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is a transfer student from Harford Community College and is planning on pursuing a masters in Counseling Psychology

Nia Lamptey-Mills is a senior at Towson University studying psychology and biology. After graduation, Nia plans to enroll in graduate school to gain a master’s in clinical psychology. Outside of the lab, she enjoys bike riding, skateboarding, and spending time with family and friends.

Isabella Papaleonti is a current senior at Towson pursing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. She transferred from AACC after receiving an associate’s degree in Psychology and plans on pursing a PhD in Neuropsychology or a related field after graduation.

Bria Smith

Katie Engler

Keely DeGasperis is currently a Junior studying psychology with a minor in theater arts. After graduation she plans to attend grad school for a Masters in Social Work. Her career goal is working as an adolescent psychologist. She also wants to work for community theaters on the side.

Ruisha Prasai is currently working with Towson University’s RESI department as Research Associate. She joined the lab in August 2024 and hopes to pursue graduate studies in psychology. Outside lab, she enjoys cooking, reading and dancing.

Robert Eastwood is currently a senior studying Psychology. Robert plans to enroll in a Masters of Clinical Psychology program in route to pursue further training as a clinical psychologist at the doctoral level. Outside of the lab, Robert enjoys video games, reading, and sports.

Caroline Cassano

Josh Cronin

Stephanie Duque

Emma Small

Gabrielle Yeldell

Lab Alumni 

Lab Affiliates
Kasey Schuchardt, M.A., 2024

Grad Students
Morgan Eibner, M.A., 2024

Bryce Lund, M.A., 2023
Samuel Bennett, M.A., 2023

Alix Gondringer, M.A., 2021
Kristen Judy, M.A., 2021
Chris Mullin, M.A., 2020
Shelby Walker, M.A., 2019
Drew Parton, M.A., 2018
DJ Rompilla, M.A., 2017

Undergrad Students
Honors Thesis Program
Mikayla Scott, B.S., 2021
Sarah Elsayed, B.S., 2019
Olesya Sagan, B.S., 2018

Elliott Fowble, B.S., 2024
Jackie Hernandez, B.S., 2024
Dale Watson, B.S., 2024
Amanda Klingelhofer, B.S., 2024
Sarah Pardrique, B.S., 2024
Addy Parrott, B.S., 2024
Naomi Dorsett, B.S., 2024

Jac’ey Wynn Ogunbode, B.S., 2024
Leah Mays, B.S., 2024
Paige Werden, B.S., 2024
Melissa Merlo, B.S., 2023
Blaire Lynch, B.S., 2023
Amanda Tony, B.S., 2023
Katrina DiClaudio, B.S., 2023
Mikaela Alderite, B.S., 2023
Jennifer Cudek, B.S., 2023
Elizabeth Harris, B.S., 2023
Ebony Weathers, B.S., 2023

Nicole Golabi, B.S., 2021
Lauren Terry, B.S., 2021
Gabi Martin, B.S., 2022
Deanna Lebo, B.S., 2022
Tyre Johnson, B.S., 2022
Tanisha Bhattacharya, B.S., 2022
Kennedy Edmonds, B.S., 2022
Brenda Villanueva, B.S., 2021
Michelle Pais, B.S., 2021
Donald Rinker, B.S., 2021
Olivia Sears, B.S., 2021
Citlalli Rendon-Garcia, B.S., 2021
Gerlyn Bracewell, B.S., 2021
Diana Ferdinand
Gabriella Capobianchi
Jayme Choe, B.S., 2020
Anais Assi, B.S., 2021
Shajuan Simpson., B.S., 2020
Alexis Scudder, B.S., 2021
Jenna Hathazi, B.S., 2020
Max Thomas, B.S., 2020
Erika Lutz, B.S., 2020
Michaela Langley, B.S., 2020
Lior Fagan, B.S., 2020
Katie Larkin, B.S., 2020
Britney Reyes, B.S., 2021
Emily Miller, B.S., 2019
Shelby Moody, Penn State University
Ashley Akinwale, B.S., 2020
Xavier Fernandez, B.S., 2019
Rachel Garvin, B.S., 2019
Daysha Holmes, B.S., 2019
Morgan Pearce, B.S., 2019
Ememobong Sunju-Abbey, B.S., 2019
India Eady, B.S., 2018
Luis Muniz
En’dea Small, B.S., 2019
Halie Seyboth, B.S., 2018
Jazmine Wedlock, B.S., 2019
Breanna McGriff, B.S., 2018
Samantha Elzein, B.S., 2018
Keionna Rose, B.S., 2018
MacKenzie Forbes, B.S., 2018
Brooke Weldon, B.S., 2018
Zach Atkinson, B.S., 2017
Jessica Miller, B.S., 2017
Savannah Yerman, B.S., 2018, Loyola Marymount University
Eric Wesner, B.S., 2017
Shannon Hillery, B.S., 2017
Brittney Workman, B.S., 2017
Kelsey Roberts, B.S., 2017
Fred Katana, B.S., 2017
Leah Hanold, B.S., 2017
Kyle Berger, B.S., 2016
Talar Simon, B.S., 2016