Dr. Cassidy received her B.A. in Psychology from Boston University, received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Brandeis University, and completed postdoctoral training at Indiana University. Dr. Cassidy's work has been funded by the National Science Foundation and by the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Cassidy was named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science in 2018 and was elected a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology in 2023. When she's not analyzing data or writing, Dr. Cassidy can be found distance running, organizing, watching Bravo (really!), or taking selfies with her human (Gloria) and canine (Lacey) daughters. CV

Adrienne is a PhD student in the Social Psychology program at UNCG. She is especially interested in the intersection between health psychology and social psychology. Adrienne’s research centers around stereotypes and biases associated with certain diseases, specifically diabetes. In her free time, she enjoys exploring with her dog, Grayson, spending time with her family and friends, trying new recipes, and attending sports games!

My name is Maya Rao and I am a first-year graduate student in the Social Psychology program! My research interests revolve around the relationship between face perception, gender, and race. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, spending time in nature, and listening to music.

Sloane is a masters student in the Experimental Psychology program. Her research interests surround the influence of society on interpersonal relationships, one’s sense of self in correlation with societal expectations, and what societal factors contribute to individual motives that can result in criminogenic behavior. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, watching reality TV, and trying new restaurants!

Bianca is a masters student in the Experimental Psychology program. Her research interests are surrounding identity and how our sense of identity can be threatened or supported and how that impacts our behaviors. In her spare time she likes to hike, kayak, bake and read! 

Caleb is a second-year undergraduate student working towards his Bachelor Of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology as well as Philosophy. His main interest of research is within the field of Forensic Psychology mainly focusing on the profiling of criminals or the psychological testing used to help aid in legal judgements. You could also catch him outdoors or at the rock-climbing wall, as he is a Trip Leader for Outdoor adventures and is always open to learn or explore something new.

Isabel is a second-year undergraduate who is pursuing a Bachelor's Of Science in Psychology. Her main focus in research revolves around understanding the science behind what causes people to make the snap judgments that they do. In her free time, Isabel loves to write, go on hikes, or curl up with a good book. 

Hello, my name is Andrea! I am a third-year undergraduate psychology major with a business and IT minor. My main area of interest in research is the reasons behind people's trust judgments based on outward appearance. I enjoy getting coffee and shopping with my friends!

Abi is a fourth-year undergraduate who is working towards her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her main research interests focus on the social development of children with mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, spending time with friends and family, and trying out new coffee shops.

Sydney is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology major with a minor in sociology. She is interested in social and developmental psychology. After completing her undergraduate studies, she plans to obtain her master's degree in psychology. Sydney was also the vice president of the True Crime Club at Appalachian State University. She enjoys cooking, watching movies with friends, and taking her dog, Willow, on walks.