Student Research Assistants

Gracie is a Senior who grew up locally in Biddeford, Maine. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Mental Health Rehabilitation at the University of New England. This his will be her third year in the Reading Comprehension and Cognition lab! Her ultimate goal is to pursue graduate school after completing her undergraduate at UNE to obtain a professional degree in Clinical Psychology. However, she first wants to take a gap year to solidify her future plans and take a brief break from academics. Gracie is looking forward to another year working in the RCC lab to further her ability to think critically about research and gain more exposure to the reading comprehension area of psychology. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Stiegler-Balfour and this supportive, knowledgeable group of fellow students passionate about psychology and research. I am looking forward to another wonderful year with this amazing team.” 

Lauryn is a Senior at the University of New England from South Ryegate, Vermont. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Mental Health Rehabilitation. This will be her second year in the Reading Comprehension and Cognition Lab. After completing her undergraduate at UNE she hopes to obtain a graduate degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or Developmental Psychology and work with children who are neurodivergent. Lauryn is looking forward to another year working in the lab to continue her exploration of Psychology through the lens of research. “Working in the lab has provided me with me so many new experiences and opportunities, I am so grateful to be able to work alongside Dr. Stiegler-Balfour and the rest of the wonderful labbies! I am so excited for what this year will bring!”

Sarah is a Junior at the University of New England from Wilmington, Massachusetts. She is majoring in Psychology and has minors in Education, Special Education, and Mental Health Rehabilitation. This will be her second year in the Reading Comprehension and Cognition Lab. After completing her undergraduate at UNE she plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and work with young children. Sarah is excited to continue working in the lab to further explore the field of Psychology and gain new critical thinking skills. “I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with Dr. Stiegler-Balfour and the other research assistants who are very passionate about Psychology.” 

Ella is a first year at the University of New England from Bedford, NH. She is majoring in Medical Biology and plans to minor in Psychology. This will be her first year in the Reading Comprehension and Cognition Lab. After completing her undergraduate degree at UNE, she plans to attend medical school and become a physician. Ella is excited to work in the RCC lab and explore the field of cognitive psychology while learning more about the research process. “I am so excited to work with and learn from Dr. Stiegler-Balfour and the research team.”