Student Mentorship



Current Research Students



Hi! My name is Maddie Bombard, and I am a senior psychology major with a minor in educational studies. During my time at Fairfield, I have been able to explore my interests in social and educational psychology. After graduation, I plan to further my education by pursuing a master's degree in elementary education. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, reading, and spending time with friends and family!

Hi! My name is Angie Gonzalez and I am a junior psychology major on the pre-medical track. While at Fairfield University, I have enjoyed many psychology courses, leading to my interests in personality psychology, child development, and behavioral neuroscience. My future plans consist of becoming a psychiatrist, to which I would work either with children or within the athletic field. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, watching sports, traveling, and going to concerts.

My name is Ryan Morgenstern and I am a junior psychology and film double major. I also have a minor in mathematics and I am from Salem, Massachusetts. I am especially interested in social and personality psychology. I am hoping to get an internship for both of my majors by the end of my senior year. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, playing sports, and watching shows/movies.

My name is Alessandra Mitchell and I am from Washington D.C. I am a senior psychology major with a concentration in behavioral neuroscience. I am extremely passionate about the field of neuropsychology, and social psychology. Specifically, how activity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala underlie socially significant behaviors and decision-making. In the future, I hope to apply my knowledge working in a clinical setting. I want to help children diagnosed with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. In my free time, I love to play tennis, cook new recipes, and travel with friends and family.

Hi! My name is Meghan Panzer and I am a senior Psychology major with a double-minor in Health Studies and Sociology. My time at Fairfield has allowed me to explore all areas of psychology and the ones that peaked my interest revolved around social and clinical psychology, geared specifically towards mental health and illnesses. After graduation, I hope to become a mental health counselor for children and adolescents because that age-group interests me the most. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, reading, cooking, and spending time with my friends and family (especially my dogs)!

Hi! My name is Ellie Ruel and I am a junior at Fairfield University majoring in Psychology and Studio Art. My time at Fairfield has enabled me to explore my interests in both developmental and social psychology, which has helped me discover my specific interests in studying human relationships, empathy, and morality. In the future, I hope to further my education in social psychology and potentially pursue a teaching career. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends and family!

Lab Events

Fiona Carter, Hailey Johnston, and Genuine Skill Salcedo presenting their work on empathy and burnout at the 2023 Fairfield Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium
Bridget Conlon, Francesca Klein, and Alle Mele presenting their work on awareness of implicit attitudes at the 2023 Fairfield Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium
Megan Paterson presenting her work on implicit attitudes toward the mentally ill at the 2022 Fairfield Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium
Logan Mascia, Kelly-Ann McAlice, and Gabi Digioia (not pictured) presenting their work on awareness of implicit bias at the 2022 Fairfield Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium
Erin Curtis & Ema Taglic presenting their work examining whether cognitive reappraisal is more beneficial for individuals low vs. high in socioeconomic status at the 2022 Eastern Psychological Association Conference in New York City
Mary Cassidy presenting her work on empathy and burnout in nurses at the 2022 Fairfield Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium
Taylor Lewis and Dr. Andreychik presenting their work on empathy and burnout at the 2022 Association for Psychological Science Conference in Chicago
Megan Paterson & Michelle Randall presenting their work on awareness of implicit bias at the 2022 Fairfield Sigma Xi Scientific Research Symposium

Lab Alumni

  • Spring 2024: Carolyn Bayha, Katherine Dobbie, Samantha Fuchs, Avery Zaimes
  • Fall 2023: Cecilia Hall, Rory Keating, Grace Perez, Caroline Sweeny
  • Spring 2023: Fiona Carter, Hailey Johnston, Genuine Skill Salcedo, Meghan Panzer, Abby Ross
  • Fall 2022: Bridget Colon, Francesca Klein, Alessandra Mele
  • Spring 2022: Gabriela DiGioia, Logan Mascia, Kelly-Ann McAlice
  • Fall 2021: Mary Cassidy, Taylor Lewis, Megan Paterson, Michelle Randall
  • Spring 2021: Erin Curtis, Ema Taglic
  • Fall 2020: Mary Curry, Kayla Yaverski
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