Ava is a first-year undergraduate student studying chemistry on the pre-med track. She joined the Michaelson lab because she has a passion for genetics, specifically the heritability of intelligence. Outside of the lab, she can be found crocheting, looking at the stars, and annoying her dogs.

Shannon is currently getting a B.A. in Psychology with two certificates: Public Health and Resilience and Trauma-Informed perspectives. In the lab Shannon is learning about data management and computer programming. In her free time, she likes to watch women’s basketball, exercise, and spend time with friends.

Sayedeh is a third-year undergrad pursuing a BA in Psychology. She joined the Michaelson Lab to gain skills, knowledge, and experience thinking scientifically. She has a passion for understanding neuropsychological disorders. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading nonfiction books and trying new Kombucha flavors.

Trevor is a 4th year undergraduate student pursuing a BA in viola performance on the pre-medicine track. He joined the lab to gain experience in computational research methods and to study language in neurodiverse populations. Outside the lab, Trevor can be seen working out, going on runs, reading a book, or playing chess. 

Juliann Pawlowski is from Plainfield, Illinois and is currently a sophomore studying biomedical engineering. She joined the Michelson lab in January 2023 because of her profound interest in understanding what makes a person unique. In the lab, she puts the skills she learns in her classes to use with real life data, with hopes of contributing work to unraveling and improving the world of science!  In her free time she loves to travel and go on hikes, especially with her dogs Hazel and Stella. She also loves to binge-watch a good tv show!