I am a first-year PhD student in the General Clinical Psychology Program. My current research interests broadly focus on how social relationships and perceptions influence help seeking for individuals with diagnosed mental disorders. In my free time, I love picking up a thriller novel, practicing a new cooking skill, and spending quality time with my pets!

I am a master's student in the psychological sciences program. As a recent UNCW graduate, I am in the beginning stages of working on my Thesis. As of now, I have chosen to reach how masculinity impacts romantic relationships. I am excited to be an active member of the DISCO lab and I am eager to see where my first year takes me and everything the Lab will accomplish!

I am going into my senior year at UNCW as a psychology major with a minor in business. I am from a small town in upstate New York but grew up coming to Wilmington every year to visit my grandparents who live locally. I will graduate in May of 2025, after which I plan on taking a year off from school to gain work experience. I intend to pursue a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology in the future. I am incredibly passionate about psychology and the work being done in the DISCO Lab!

Hello! My name is Cayla Greer. I am currently a psychology major, set to graduate in December 2024. I have a deep passion for understanding attachment styles and interpersonal relationships. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling starting in Fall 2025. 

Hi! I'm Emma O'Donnell! This is my junior year at UNCW, and I'm majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. When I graduate from UNCW, I hope to get my PhD in Clinical Psychology and work with adolescents and young adults in my future career.   

Hi, I am Emma O’Neal. I am from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I am a junior and my major is Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender studies. After graduating from UNCW I hope to attend graduate school. I hope to focus on child development and trauma.

Amy Neal graduated as a Master's student in 2024. She is interested in social psychology and the study of romantic relationships and currently pursuing research and data analytic careers. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and adding to her growing keychain collection.

Spencer Boatwright joined the lab as a first-year student at UNCW. He plans to pursue a dual Ph.D. MD degree, becoming a physician-scientist and is particularly interested in the impacts of social media on adolescent development and overall life satisfaction, particularly among those with autism spectrum disorder. 

Emma Viole completed a year-long research fellowship in the lab and graduated with her Bachelor's in 2024. She grew up in Charlotte, NC but loved the beach and thought UNCW would be a great fit. She plans on attending graduate school for counseling psychology, focusing on neurodivergent affirming therapy for adults struggling with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Bryanna graduated from UNCW with a major in psychology and a minor in applied behavior analysis. Some of her favorite things to do are go to the beach, listen to music, and play with her puppy. After graduating, she went on to pursue a PsyD at West Chester University.

Fatimah complete Master's level work in the Psychological Sciences program. She is interested in looking at how people's behaviors and thought processing impact their social interactions and loves going on hikes and exploring new places outdoors! 

Priscilla joined the DISCO lab through SPSP's SPUR Program. As a first-generation college student, she was motivated to develop a project to test the impact of communal vs. independent syllabi framings on first-generation students' belonging. She graduated from UCSB with her B.S. in Psychological and Brain Sciences and went on to become a lab manager in the Culture Collaboratory at University of Michigan.

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