Eshi Challa
contact information: eac802@utulsa.edu
hometown: Tulsa, OK
program: Speech Language Pathology, minor: Psychology
lab affiliation: Fall 2023– Spring 2024
My name is Eshwar Challa. My research interests include how back up behavior affects team performance as well as further integrating myself in clinical research. After playing on the men’s soccer team for four years, I plan on getting a masters in Medicinal Pathology or Bioinformatics at Case Western Reserve University as well as use my last year of eligibility to play soccer there. I also plan on applying to medical school either this cycle or the next. My personal interests include sports, motorcycles and cars, and spending time with friends and family
Ashley Booe
contact information: amb2012@utulsa.edu
hometown: Dallas, Texas
program: Speech Language Pathology, minor: Psychology
lab affiliation: Spring 2022 – Fall 2023
I am a speech language pathology major, but enjoy learning about psychology. I have a cat named Skeeter and I like reading and longboarding in my free time.
Aubrey Ellis
contact information: jte0248@utulsa.edu
program: Psychology B.S., my minors are Music, Math, and Computer Science
lab affiliation: Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
Currently 9th semester senior, Aubrey joined the psychology program at TU because she is interested in using counseling and research to help people who need it. She is a passionate musician, and has been playing the piano since eight years old. In addition to playing and listening to classical music, she enjoys playing video games in her free time.
Elizabeth Fankhauser
contact information: eaf6917@utulsa.edu
hometown: Moore, Oklahoma
program: Psychology major and French Minor
lab affiliation: Spring 2022 – Fall 2022
Elizabeth is very interested in psychological research and has an interest in languages. Outside of that, Elizabeth is also involved in the arts and is a member of Alpha Psi Omega National Theater Honor Society. She enjoys reading and creative storytelling in her free time. After finishing her undergraduate studies, Elizabeth hopes to continue to graduate school to study Clinical Psychology.
Isabella Turner
contact information: imt3777@utulsa.e
hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
Keaton Kopp
contact information: kwk5556@utulsa.edu
hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
program: Political Science Major
lab affiliation: Fall 2022 – present
Keaton is a Political Science major who loves research, reading, and writing. He is the founder and president of the TU Pre-Law Society and is plan on attending law school next fall.
Megan Posey
contact information: mep0351@utulsa.edu
hometown: Lawrence, KS
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Fall 2021 – present
Outside of my passion for human behavior and personality I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my people (and cats). My plan after graduation is to attend graduate school for a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Currently I am interested in how childhood trauma impacts personality development and addiction. Summer of 2022 I will be completing the NIDA Summer Research Internship at LIBR in Tulsa, OK.
Phoebe Robinson
contact information: phr5500@utulsa.edu
hometown: Sand Springs, Oklahoma
program: Psychology, History
lab affiliation: Fall 2021 – present
Phoebe is a duel degree student majoring in psychology and history. She’s a member of the Psychology Club. In her free time she enjoys painting and kayaking. She plans on attending law school after her undergrad.
Kelsey Trapp
contact information: elstrappy@gmail.com
hometown: Lee’sSummit, M
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Spring 2021 – Spring 2022
In my free time I enjoy volunteering with animal rescues, taking my dog to the park, and cooking. At TU, I was a TA, an apartment community assistant, in the Honors Program, was the president of Pride at TU, and was the president of the Little Blue House.
Eliza Osborn
contact information: ejo1235@utulsa.edu
hometown: Fayetteville, Arkansas
program: Psychology, minor: biology
lab affiliation: Fall 2019 – Spring 2022
I am a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and participate in psychology club, baking club, and bike club. I joined the lab at the beginning of the fall semester in 2019. After graduating I hope to go to PA school. Some of my personal hobbies include beekeeping, cooking, biking, and reading.
Riley Henson
contact information: rsh1393@utulsa.edu
hometown: Neosho, Missouri
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Summer 2020 – Spring 2022
I am a Psychology major with minors in biology and neuroscience. After graduating I hope to attend graduate school and eventually conduct neuroscience research. I am a member of Delta Gamma and Alpha Phi Omega and I enjoy cooking, hiking, and hammocking.
Swathi Sunil
contact information: swathisuni1999@gmail.com
hometown: Bentonville, Arkansas
program: Psychology, minor: Women and gender studies, Speech Pathology
lab affiliation: Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
I am a Psychology Major with minors in women and gender studies and speech pathology. I am planning on graduating spring 2022. After graduating I plan on going to graduate school for clinical psychology with forensic psychology as the area of emphasis.I enjoy sketching and long boarding during my freetime.
Sydney Steed
contact information: sts6511@utulsa.edu
hometown: Royal, AR
program: Psychology, Pre-Med
lab affiliation: Fall 2020 – Spring 2022
I am currently interested in Obstetrics and Gynecology! I am a huge St. Louis cardinals fan, have a golden doodle named Luca, and love to run in my free time.
Neha Khalid
contact information: nek9518@utulsa.edu
hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
program: Biochemistry, Pre-med
lab affiliation: Fall 2019 – Fall 2021
Neha is a Biochemistry major with a Creative Writing Minor at TU. She is a member of the TU Honors Program as well as the Presidential Leaders Fellowship. Additionally, she is involved with the American Red Cross Club and TedX on campus. After graduation, Neha plans on attending medical school. In her free time, Neha enjoys reading as well as spending time with her friends.
Anna Wentling
contact information: awentling044@gmail.com
hometown: St. Louis, MO
program: BSBA Business Management and BA in Psychology
lab affiliation: 2017 – Spring 2021
Anna is currently pursuing a dual degree in Business Management and Psychology, and she hopes to enter the field of human resources post-graduation. In her spare time, Anna loves to play Ultimate Frisbee, and she co-captains the University of Tulsa’s Women’s Club Ultimate team.
Jacob Coriell
contact information: coriell.jacob@gmail.com
hometown: St. Louis, MO
program: Computer Science
lab affiliation: Spring 2020 – Spring 2021
I am actually neither a Psych major nor a minor! I am working with the lab in a series of independent studies to create new iterations of Artemis so that the lab can both analyze new psychological constructs and bring back students who have already participated in Artemis previously. This involves coding which is my main passion in Computer Science and I am planning to work in Software Engineering after I graduate in May.
Allie Morton
contact information: asm6103@utulsa.edu
hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
program: Psychology, English Literature
lab affiliation: Fall 2019 – Spring 2021
I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a focus on depression, anxiety, and eating disorders in teens and young adults once I finish my undergraduate degree. I enjoy embroidering, playing violin, and aerial silk acrobatics, and I am a member of the university’s chapter of BCM.
Ha Huynh
contact information: hah7962@utulsa.edu
hometown: Broken Arrow, OK
program: Biology, minor: Psychology, pre-med
lab affiliation: Summer 2020 – Spring 2021
I am studying biology on a pre-medical track. My goal is to go to medical school post-graduation to serve communities lacking proper health care and resources. I am a University Ambassador, Global Scholar, and tutor on campus. My hobbies include outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, and frisbee, as well as sitting down for a good movie.
Jordan McCready
contact information: jordynmccready@yahoo.com
hometown: Joplin, MO
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Spring 2019 – Spring 2020
Jordan is a Psychology major with a History minor at the University of Tulsa. She plans to finish her bachelor’s degree in 2020. Upon graduation, Jordan plans to go on to graduate school earning her Ph.D. in Psychology. On TU’s campus, Jordan is involved in intramural sports and the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She enjoys spending time with her friends, playing Minecraft, and continually rereading the Lord of Rings series.
Claudia Vore
contact information: cnv4086@utulsa.edu
hometown: Overland Park, KS
program: Psychology, Pre-Med
lab affiliation: Spring 2019 – Spring 2020
Claudia is a freshman studying psychology/pre-med. She will be minoring in neuroscience and hopes to attend medical school after she graduates from TU. She works as a TU Annual Fund Associate and is involved in the Presidential Leaders Fellowship and Alpha Phi Omega on campus.
Faith Voigt
contact information: faithvoigt00@gmail.com
hometown: Westlake, TX
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
I’m a Psychology major with a minor in French and Early Childhood Intervention and I plan to go to graduate school for School Psychology. I’m a member of Kappa Delta and Alpha Phi Omega on campus.
Anna Peacock
contact information: aap7170@utulsa.edu
hometown: Edmond, OK
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Spring 2019
Anna is a psychology major with a biology minor at the University of Tulsa. She plans to graduate in 2022 and attend medical school or graduate school. On-campus, she is involved in philanthropy, intramural sports, and Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity.
Sabrina Monsees
contact information: sjm388@utulsa.edu
hometown: Kansas City, MO
program: Psychology and History
lab affiliation: 2017- 2018
Sabrina Monsees is a senior undergraduate student pursuing bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history. Following her graduation from Tulsa, she hopes to attend graduate school and earn a Ph.D. in the field of Social Psychology. Her research interests focus on gender and leadership. She competes on the University of Tulsa Cross Country and Track team and enjoys reading, watching The Office, and eating Braum’s ice cream in her free time.
Hannah Havemeier
contact information: hph4994@utulsa.edu
hometown: Platte City, MO
program: B.A. Psychology
lab affiliation: 2018- 2019
Hannah is a sophomore undergraduate student pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She hopes to attend grad school and earn a Ph.D. Her research interests include addiction, children, and mental disorders. She is involved in Greek life on campus as well as the Golden Hurricane Marching Band.
Samantha Barber
contact information: samantha-barber@utulsa.edu
hometown: Oak Ridge, TN
program: B. A. Psychology
lab affiliation: 2017- 2019
Samantha graduated and hoped to pursue a master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and work for an external consulting company.
Samantha is a varsity member of the University of Tulsa women’s rowing team as well as a frequent hiker.
Tatum Cole
contact information: karentcole@gmail.com
hometown: Wagoner, OK
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: 2017-2018
Tatum is a sophomore undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is passionate about studying the mental health climate in developing countries and working to change the stigma of mental health disorders. After studying abroad in India, she fell in love with the culture and hopes to go back to the country to learn more about how psychology is developing in a society that places emphasis on the health of the spirit as well as the mind. After graduating from TU, Tatum hopes to get her Ph.D. in Global Mental Health.
Amber Wright
contact information: amber-wright@utulsa.edu
hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
program: Biology with Minor in Psychology
lab affiliation: Fall 2014 – 2018
Amber graduated with a bachelor of science in Biology student with a minor in Psychology. After completing her undergraduate degree, she plans on attending medical school to one day become a physician.
Amber has been a member of the TACL lab from Fall 2014 to SPirng 2018 and spent the majority of her time with the Artemis project.
In her downtime, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, going to Lake Texoma, reading, and traveling.
Christopher Thomas
contact information: christopher-thomas@utulsa.edu
hometown: Tulsa, OK
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: 2015-2018
Christopher is a Senior studying to receive a bachelor of science in Psychology and hopes to continue education in graduate school working towards a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Sunday Helmerich
contact information: sunday.helmerich@gmail.com
hometown: Tulsa, OK
program: Psychology with minor in Religion
lab affiliation: 2017-2018
After completing her Bachelors of Arts in psychology, Sunday hopes to continue her education in graduate school earning her master’s in psychology.
Sunday is a professional songwriter who has had dozens of song placements in major network shows such as One Tree Hill, Bones, and Revenge. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts and playing with other people’s dogs.
Eva Trabucco
contact information: eva-trabucco@utulsa.edu
hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
program: English & Psychology with minor in French
lab affiliation: 2017- 2018
Eva graduated in December of 2018 and hopes to pursue a master’s in counseling psychology. When she wasn’t studying, Eva serves as a University Ambassador and was the captain of the women’s rowing team.
Ashley Zahn
contact information: ashley-zahn@utulsa.edu
hometown: Tulsa, OK
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: Fall 2017
Ashley aspires to complete her Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
Kristin Caliva
contact information: kristen-caliva@utulsa.edu
hometown: San Antonio, Tx
program: Religion with Minor in Psychology and Educational studies
lab affiliation: Fall 2017
Kristin’s professional goal is to become a Residence Hall Director for campuses across the country, which requires a Master’s Degree in Higher Education, specializing in Student Affairs/College Student Personnel.
Alexis Carbajal
contact information: alexis-carbajal@utulsa.edu
hometown: Longbeach, CA
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: 2017
Alexis would like to pursue medical school after graduation. When he was not transcribing for the reach lab Alexis enjoys life as a film enthusiast, runner, NBA superfan, and videogame master.
Alexander Diep
contact information: alexander-diep@utulsa.edu
hometown: Tulsa, OK
program: Psychology
lab affiliation: 2015-2017
Alexander is a Senior studying Psychology and hopes to receive a master in I/O, possibly a Ph.D. after completing a bachelor’s degree.
Alexander enjoys Video games, reading and participating in Team Interactions Study as researcher/session runner. He is currently a pharmacy tech at St. Francis Hospital and is getting ready to apply to medical school.
Grant Daugherty
contact information: grant-daugherty@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Fall 2014 – 2016
Grant graduated from TU in the spring of 2016. After spending a gap year scribing in an emergency department and tutoring at the Mathnasium organization in Tulsa, Grant was accepted to and has begun medical school at the OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine. Grant worked in the Artemis lab and was the primary programmer for all trial phases of the task.
In his free time, Grant enjoys reading science fiction novels, learning about a variety of topics including neuroscience and philosophy, and competing in competitive games.
Erin Emeric
contact information: erin-emeric@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: 2016
Erin’s Undergraduate research included the development of spatial abilities and cross-cultural perceptions of procrastination.
She is currently a Graduate Student of Applied Education at Saint Louis University. Erin also teaches middle school music full-time in St. Louis as a member of the Billiken Teacher Corps.
Samantha Vickers
contact information: samantha-vickers@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Fall 2014 – 2015
Samantha graduated an Exercise & Sports Science major with a minor in Psychology.
In her spare time, Samantha enjoys playing sports, especially tennis, playing the flute, traveling, and watching movies.
Amanda (Gibson) Lowe
contact information: amanda-gibson@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Fall 2011 – Spring 2012, Spring 2014
Amanda Gibson served as Philanthropy Co-Chair for Kappa Kappa Gamma, is an honor society member of Phi Eta Sigma, and a volunteer for Domestic Violence Intervention Service/Call RAPE. Amanda is now an associate attorney at Hall Estill.
Madeleine Goss
contact information: maddy-goss@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Spring 2014
Along with her participation in the lab, Madeleine wass also involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters, University Ambassadors, Greek Life, and Friends of Finance.
After completing a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Finance, Madeleine was accepted and has begun Law School.
Heidi Winterberg
contact information: heidi-winterberg@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Spring 2014
Heidi worked with the DYAD study.
She is a volunteer at her son’s school, Wright Christian Academy, and spends most of her free time with her family.
Jenny Daer
contact information: jenny-daer@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Fall 2010 – Spring 2013
degree: B.S. Psychology, B.A. Music
Jenny is attending graduate school at Oklahoma State University to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her main interests include sign language, music, reading, and spending time with her family. She is a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America where serves as a student mentor. She also served as President of the Mortar Board senior honor society and Vice-President of Psi Chi during her time at TU.
Chris Madaj
contact information: chris-madaj@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Summer 2012 – Spring 2013
degree: B.S. Psychology
Chris is currently working at PDRI Hiring and Assesments.
Chris enjoys spending time with his amazing family, playing tennis, watching television, and napping.During his undergraduate career, Chris was involved in the university’s gay-straight-trans-alliance, Pride at TU, and served two terms as Vice President.
Nigel Cook-Reynolds
contact information: nigel-cook-reynolds@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation:
degree: B.S. Psychology
Nigel is interested in both Clinical and I/O Psychology, and plans on pursuing a Ph.D in one of those fields. He worked with both Dr. Narayan and Dr. Brummel on various research projects. His research interests include stress, personality, and he prefers to work with quantitative measures.
Spandana Reddy
contact information: spandana-reddy@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Summer 2011 – Summer 2012
degree: B.A. Psychology & Anthropology
Spandana has previously volunteered at the TSPCA in Tulsa, and the Genesis Women’s Shelter, Bee’s Kids, and Equest in Dallas, TX.
She currently is a Child Welfare Specialist at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
Hanna Tacha
contact information: hanna-tacha@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Fall 2010 – Fall 2011
degree: B.A. Psychology
Hanna was a Psychology major with a double minor in German and Early Preventative Measures. She lived in Germany for a year as a Rotary Exchange Student and completed her German minor at TU. She loves playing piano and cello, going camping, and taking pictures. She is from Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth. She also served as President of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
She is currently working with a Youth Services center in Tulsa.
Laura Luke
contact information: laura-luke@utulsa.edu
lab affiliation: Fall 2010 – Fall 2011
degree: B.A. Psychology
Laura is currently working at the University of Tulsa Knowledge
Kindercare. Her career goal is to become a child psychologist and specifically work with kids who have been abused. The research that she is conducting in lab has been more than just a learning process for her. As a tribute to Dr. Narayan and all the graduate lab members, participating in the research lab has granted her with more than just knowledge, but also with academic and social support. Through Dr. Narayan’s guidance she has come to understand the value of commitment and responsibility when working towards meeting a goal as a team.
Westley Youngren
contact information: westley-youngren@utulsa.edu
hometown: Tulsa, OK
major: Psychology
lab affiliation: April 2013 – 2014
project: Role of Reward & Justice Perceptions in Team Creativity
Westley is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Kansas University and his hobbies include basketball, frisbee golf, and reading.