Undergraduate Research Assistants

Annabelle Presly

My name is Annabelle Presly and I’m a freshman double majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. This is my first semester in the lab, and I am incredibly excited to gain experience, work with children, and learn from those involved in the lab already! Outside of the lab, I volunteer at the Goodman community center in their preschool program and participate in University Band. In my free time, I enjoy reading, snowboarding, going to concerts, and traveling!

 

Devon Adams

Hi! My name is Devon, and I am a sophomore majoring in Neurobiology with a certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies. After graduating, I hope to pursue a career in the medical field as a physician assistant. This is my first semester in the Educational Neuroscience lab, and I am super excited to gain research experience in the neuroscience field and discover more about how kids learn. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, exploring Madison, and spending time with family and friends.

Alyssa Braeger

My name is Alyssa Braeger and I am a Junior majoring in Neurobiology with a certificate in Science Communication. My long term career goal is to become a physician as well as contribute to the current body of scientific knowledge through research. I am very excited to continue working in the lab for a second semester! Outside of the lab I enjoy spending time with friends and family, baking, reading, and going to the gym.

Sophie Wasserman

Hi! My name is Sophie Wasserman, and I am a sophomore double majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. After I graduate, I plan on attending medical school and pursuing a career in child psychiatry. This will be my first semester in the lab, and I’m so excited to join the team and deepen my understanding of educational neuroscience! Outside of the lab, I am a member of Delta Delta Delta and Wisconsin Pre-Medical Society. In my free time I enjoy trying new restaurants around Madison and spending time with friends!

Sadie Gutterman

Hi, my name is Sadie and I’m a junior studying neurobiology with a certificate in education and educational services. This is my first semester in the lab and I’m really excited to be a part of it. After graduation, I am hoping to go to med school. Outside of school I work as a CNA and volunteer at the UW hospital, and I also teach an after school program at Randall Elementary school. In my free time I love cooking, spending time with friends and family, and hiking! 

Hannah Knudson

Hi! My name is Hannah, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Neurobiology with a certificate in Data Science. This is my first semester in the lab, and I’m excited to explore educational neuroscience, gain experience working with children, and deepen my understanding of the field! Outside of academics, I enjoy running, crafting, and spending time with friends. After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate school to continue my studies in neuroscience.

Leila Tannous

My name is Leila Tannous and I am a fourth year undergraduate double majoring in neurobiology and psychology! I am interested in neuropsychology and clinical psychology, and hope to get a PhD after my undergrad. This is my first semester in the lab, and I am looking forward to learning more about educational neuroscience and understanding its connections to the neuroscientific field. Outside of the lab I am a member of All University Strings and the Learning and Transfer Lab. I also work for Achieving Collaborative Treatment, and love to spend time outside!

Karenna Krize

Hello! I’m Karenna Krize, a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology. I’m thrilled to be part of the expanding field of educational neuroscience and to keep exploring how we think and learn. When I’m not in the lab, I co-founded and actively participate in Packages for Patients, a club dedicated to making and donating blankets to the children’s hospital. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going for runs, and discovering new restaurants.

Apala Bhunia

My name is Apala Bhunia, and I am a senior majoring in Neurobiology and earning a certificate in Education and Educational Services. I am excited to learn more about how the brain learns and prepare myself for a future in graduate school studying similar topics. In my free time, I love painting, going on walks, and spending time with my loved ones.

Megan Shebuski

My name is Megan Shebuski, and I am a senior majoring in Psychology and Educational Policy Studies, with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I am super excited to begin in the lab over the summer, and to gain experience with research while learning more about educational neuroscience! Additionally, I am excited to work with children in a research setting! Outside of the lab, I am the saxophone Rank Leader in the UW-Marching Band, a member of the Badger Band IDEA Team, and a member of Psi Chi. In my free time, I love to cook with my boyfriend and go on walks around Madison. After attaining my bachelor’s degree, I hope to attend graduate school for School Psychology and work with elementary school children.

Allyson Fleishauer

Hi! My name is Allyson Fleishauer, and I’m in my third year of undergrad, graduating this year with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This is my first semester in the lab, and I’m excited to gain hands-on research experience, deepen my understanding of educational neuroscience, and work closely with children to better understand how they learn. After graduation, I plan to pursue a master’s degree and a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on child development. Outside of the lab, I work as a psychology intern at Achieving Collaborative Treatment (ACT). In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, running, going to the gym, spending time outdoors, and being with my friends and family.