Psychology

I am Sirus Minovi. I am a senior at St Lawrence University studying psychology and economics. I am a member of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Lab run by Dr. Adam E. Fox. I also play Valorant as a member of the Varsity E-Sports program. And a little bit of time I have left I play for a club Ultimate Frisbee team and participate in in the Student-Athlete organizations SAAC and Athletes-4-Athletes.

Max Rapoport '26 grew up in Bedford Hills, NY, and is double majoring in philosophy and psychology. From a young age Max has been concerned with the world around them, and has always felt a need to learn more about the world. Max has always been interested in ethical questions from a non-traditional approach, which has led them to take an interest in care ethics, which their research project was based on.

I am currently a junior at St. Lawrence University, where I am a double major in Business & Psychology with a minor in Sports studies and Exercise Science. I am interested in the business of marketing, particularly in the sports industry. When I am not studying, I love to stay active, do puzzles, be with friends, and play basketball as I am also on the Women’s Basektball team here at SLU.

My name is Isla McClung, and I am a Psychology major at St. Lawrence University. I am from Swampscott Massachusetts, I am interested in subjects including but not limited to: History, Psychology, Music, Art, and more! I attend voice lessons at SLU and am a part of the Singing Sinners on campus! I will be attending the Vienna abroad program for my Senior Spring semester and there I will be studying all of the aforementioned subjects. I plan to pursue a career in mental health counseling here on the East Coast. 

Chantel McCarthy '25 is a Psychology Major and a Gender and Sexuality Studies/Sociology Minor. She is passionate about the intersection between individual and structural barriers that human beings face in society. This passion has led her to various academic opportunities such as a Research Assistantship where she helped with Dr. Megan Carpenter's Ovulation Study and a Summer Internship where she shadowed a Licensed Master of Social Work at a local Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Center.

I am a senior at St. Lawrence University, double majoring in Psychology and History. I am interested in aiming for a career in law, with an eagerness towards criminal defense. I have previously been apart of the Thelmothesian Society on campus, being elected academics affairs chair and later on, student life chair. I spent a semester abroad where I was able to acquire first-hand knowledge on how the courts work in other countries.

My name is Colin Young and I'm part of the St. Lawrence Class of 2025. I'm a captain on the Cross Country team this fall and a member of the Track and Field team. I'm a Peer Tutor In Computer Science and Statistics and a member of multiple clubs including Campus Kitchens and Alive Poet's Society. I enjoy reading, playing guitar, hiking, chess, and I’m an avid nordic skier. I'm looking to pursue a career in a psychology-related field and have a strong interest in writing, coaching, and data science. My experience is in PR, Social Media, Research, and Communications.

Hi, I'm Jenny! I am a senior at St Lawrence University, graduating in May of '25. I am studying Mathematics and Psychology. I also have a piqued interest in nature, conservation, and the environment. I am the treasurer for the Habitat for Humanity chapter at SLU. I am the president of the Pi Mu Epsilon chapter at SLU (National Mathematics Honors Society)and a member of the Psi Chi chapter at SLU (International Psychology Honors Society). 

I am a current senior at SLU, I am double majoring in Psychology and Statistics with a minor in African Studies. Through my time at SLU, I've cultivated a deep-rooted interest in how the complexities of human behavior coupled with the use of quantitative data-analysis impact the international educational landscape. 

My recent semester in Kenya has furthered this interest, providing me with invaluable firsthand experience living, working, and studying across various cultures. 

Katie Stannard, class of 2025, is Psychology major and Gender and Sexuality Studies minor St. Lawrence University. She has an interest in motivational research and mental health care. Katie works as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) on SLU EMS, is an avid member of the frisbee team, and has conducted independent research with the Psychology Department. She continued pursuing her passion for research this summer working in a five-person lab, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, investigating the success of two exercise prescriptions on inactive breast cancer patients. 

Taline Norsigian'23, as a Psychology and Global Public Health major, is interesting in social and environmental justice. Her skills include photography, social media design, researching, and journalism.

Hanna Nelson is an international student at St. Lawrence University, she is in the class of 2027 and she is from Kerala, also known as "God's own country" - a state in the south of India. Hanna would like to major in Psychology also she is interested in Government studies. As a person who grew up in a huge diverse country - in religions as well as in languages which is more than 100, Hanna has learned to accept others' opinions and respect others' beliefs from a small age.

My name is Yanisa Promkaewtor. I am an international student from the north of Thailand at St. Lawrence University. I am a sophomore intending to do double majors in the Digital Media and Film major and the Psychology major. I have been passionate about Film Studies since I was taking a Film International Baccalaureate course in high school. I found cinema as a powerful industry in spreading creativity and stories. I dream of being part of truthful storytelling and promoting an independent cinema. I love exploring and getting to know new cultures.

张彧畅 (Alice Zhang) is an international undergraduate student at St. Lawrence University double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. Witnessing people continually suffer from mental health problems without proper help motivated her to become a future clinical therapist. Her passion for philosophy has led her to a unique pathway wanting to help individual souls through the thinking tools and thought-provoking contents of applied philosophy.

Hello! I am Ellie Shaw, a dynamic individual from the class of 2024. I am pursuing a double major in Psychology and Hispanic Studies, along with a minor in Public Health. I have a fervor for art and its potential to drive change. With this, I have embraced the role of an activist in advocating for sociopolitical causes. I aspire to become an art lawyer, leveraging my expertise to protect and promote artists' rights and creative expression. Beyond my academic pursuits, I find solace and joy in the great outdoors, often spending my free time hiking, climbing, or riding my bike!

I am currently a junior at St Lawrence University studying creative writing and psychology. On campus I am coordinator and founder of our wellness program's SLU Flow Project, which engages students in functional movement to build community and practical nervous system regulation skills. I am also a member of the Lighthouse, which is a theme house living community dedicated to providing mental wellness resources to our campus (and the greater St Lawrence area).

Mackenzie Marcus ‘25 is majoring in psychology and minoring in education at St. Lawrence University. On campus, she is part of the Women’s Track and Field team and on the executive board of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as the Social Media chair.

I am a psychology student at St. Lawrence interested in the connection between physical and mental health and possible interventions related to the two. My eventual goal is to become a professor teaching centered around clinical psychology topics and perform research related to the aforementioned.

Lily Kasperek '24 is studying psychology and minoring in statistics. Lily is part of the Tennis and Pre-Law clubs on campus.

Bryana A. S. Thieret is a part of the class of '24 with majors in Psychology and Statistics. Her specific interests include how environment and biological mechanisms effect behavior especially pertaining to chronic early-life stress (ELS) and adversity. Bryana started working in Dr.

Bridget Hasting '25 is studying psychology with an education and sociology minor at SLU. Her career goals and educational aspirations include completing a  Psych-doctorate after finishing her undergrad at SLU. Her current professional goal is to work as a school psychologist or a psychologist in a mental health facility. She is not limiting herself to any age group to work with, and she also has experience working with a wide range of disabilities. 

My name is Ayesha Khatun, and I am rising senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. Within campus I am a Community Assistant and a staff of the Launder Science Library. I also a McNair Scholar, an active member of ICC, and a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship. The past couple of semesters I have had the privilege of doing animal research with rats regarding delayed discounting and social-anxiety like behavior.

My name is Alyssa McLeod '24, and I am a student athlete at St. Lawrence University, playing Division I ice hockey and studying Business in the Liberal Arts and Psychology.

My name is Bobby Wells, and I am from Canton, New York. I am currently a junior at St. Lawrence University. I am a Psychology major with a Government minor. I play Men's Lacrosse at St. Lawrence and am also part of a rollerblading club. When I am not playing lacrosse, blading, or busy with academics, I like to hang out with friends, play chess, and golf.

My passion in educational psychology is driven by my desire to help the forces that are pushing for social and emotional learning (SEL) to be integrated into U.S. public school curriculum. Connecting with my younger self I imagine the impact such an education (SEL) could have had on my experience. In a world that is rapidly changing due to climate change and growing technology, why aren't we equipping young children with the skills to be emotionally competent, socially aware, resilient, and motivated. Instead, public U.S.