People

Haley Kragness is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University. She earned her PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour from McMaster University in 2019. Her work is at the intersection of developmental science, cognitive science, and music cognition.

Molly Malaby is a senior at Bucknell University pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Music. Her prior research focused on the effects of music preference on memory in Alzheimer’s patients. Molly’s current research combines music cognition and developmental science. After graduation, she plans on receiving a doctoral degree in School Psychology and from there, launching a career that merges her two passions.

Zachary Wasserman is a third-year student at Bucknell University. He is a BA student majoring in Psychology and Italian Studies. He is interested in developmental psychology and clinical psychology, looking to hopefully combine the two after he graduates.

Sopheak Thy is a senior at Bucknell University.

Sarah Policano is a junior at Bucknell University pursuing a B.A. in Psychology with an Italian Studies minor. She is interested in Social and Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. After graduation, she hopes to attend graduate school and continue psychological research.

Matt Van Bloem is a senior at Bucknell University with a double major in Psychology and Education. His main academic interests are in childhood development in the classroom. After graduating, he plans on pursuing further graduate studies in school psychology. 

Hayley Leopold is a junior at Bucknell University pursuing a double major in Psychology and Economics with a minor in Philosophy. She has strong interests in both psychology and music and looks forward to exploring them further through her lab work.

Lab Alumni

Charlotte Arehart (Class of 2023) – Clinical PsyD student, William James College

Elle Chrampanis (Class of 2024)

Brandon Rickett (Class of 2024)