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I’m a first year PhD student in Social-Personality Psychology here at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´! I completed my BA in Psychology and MA in Sociology in Kansas, United States with a focus on sexual violence prevention research, which instilled in me a keen interest to explore how structural inequity can seep its way into intimate relationships and impact sexual wellbeing of marginalized populations. At the van Anders lab, I’m conducting research on gendered roots of interpersonal dynamics in close relationships and exploring sexual diversity of racial and ethnic minority groups. Outside of grad school, I love reading stories, baking, and hiking.

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I'm a first-year Ph.D. student at Queen's University in Social-Personality psychology. I completed my B.A. in Psychology and Gender & Women's Studies at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame and my M.A. in Psychology at The New School for Social Research in New York City. While obtaining my degrees, my work focused on LGBTQ+ student experiences on Catholic, Protestant, and secular campuses, the impact of anti-fatness in American media on fat women's sexual self-esteem, and examining the postfeminist to alt-right pipeline through the online TradWife influencer movement. Currently, I am interested in bringing critical feminist, queer, and fat lenses to social psychology and sexuality studies, specifically to examine how lived experiences of fatness impact one's understanding of their own gender/sex, sexuality, and relationships. In my free time, I love to write fiction, learn new songs on my guitar, FaceTime with my family back home, and play with my cat!

I completed my PhD in Developmental Psychology at Queen's University. My dissertation explored the role of social safety — defined by social connection, inclusion, and protection — on the relationship between bullying victimization and health, with a particular focus on queer youth. I love taking a multidisciplinary approach to research, constantly learning new methods and making my work accessible to the public. Beyond my work in the lab, I'm a program facilitator for Girls Flip the Script, a program that empowers adolescent girls to recognize danger cues in their relationships. Outside of academia, I love writing novels, snuggling with my pets, and painting — you can find my artwork at Martello Alley, a local gallery!

I am a third-year undergraduate student at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in a Psychology major. I am thrilled to be a part of the award-winning van Anders lab and to continue exploring my interest in research! In particular, I am drawn to understanding how women’s health intersects with race/ethnicity, as well as how the media influences sexuality. I hope to use this experience in the future for graduate studies and to build skills for creating supportive environments as an aspiring child/school psychologist. Outside the lab, I enjoy dancing, going to concerts, reading, and travelling the world! This winter, I will be studying Psychology abroad in Ireland!

I am a third-year undergraduate student at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in a Psychology major. I am thrilled to be a part of the award-winning van Anders lab and to continue exploring my interest in research! In particular, I am drawn to understanding how women’s health intersects with race/ethnicity, as well as how the media influences sexuality. I hope to use this experience in the future for graduate studies and to build skills for creating supportive environments as an aspiring child/school psychologist. Outside the lab, I enjoy dancing, going to concerts, reading, and travelling the world! This winter, I will be studying Psychology abroad in Ireland!

Hi! My name is Asavari and I am a third year (incoming fourth year) psychology major with a sociology minor. I am interested in gender/sexuality and how it intersects with dimensions of race/ethnicity. More specifically, I aim to understand the ways in which sexuality differs based on lived experiences and social backgrounds, for example, immigration or class status. I joined this lab because of its recognition of diverse experiences and the inclusivity of its research outlook. Outside the lab, I love writing poetry, painting, watching movies and reading almost anything I can get my hands on!

I am an incoming third year Health Sciences student at Queen's University, and I am so thrilled to be a part of the van Anders lab as a volunteer! I am interested in women's health, and in particular, through the context of social neuroendocrinology. I also have a broad interest in how gender and sex/uality perceptions can impact sexual behaviours and attitudes. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, playing the NYT games, and petting cats!

I am currently a Health Sciences student at Queen's University, and I am working to focus my degree on the anatomical basis of health and disease. I am proud to be working in a lab that focuses on intersectionality within its practices, and I am invigorated to learn more about the psychosocial interactions of identity and perception within queer feminist research. I plan to instill the knowledge gained in this research team to future practices as a healthcare provider. Outside of the lab, I enjoy drawing, printmaking, weightlifting and gaming.

I am a third-year student specializing in Psychology at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´. I am excited to be part of the van Anders Lab, where I contribute to innovative research on gender, sexuality, and neuroendocrinology. My research interests focus on how the rise of digital platforms influences attention spans, identity development, mental health, and hormonal regulation. I am eager to gain valuable skills and knowledge through the lab’s purpose of advancing research in this critical field of study. Outside of academics, I enjoy staying informed on current events, experimenting with new baking recipes, and playing sports with friends.

I’m a second year Psychology student at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, and I’m so excited to join the lab this year as a volunteer research assistant! My research interests include biopsychology, such as the neuroendocrinology that van Anders Lab studies, as well as developmental psychology! I’m particularly fascinated in finding out how early life experiences impact the brain’s biological development and function, as well as the influence of discriminatory experiences, especially in the context of queerness and sexism. Outside of the lab, I love art, video games, and the occasional game of Dungeons and Dragons!

I am a fourth-year Psychology student at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, and I am excited to be involved in the van Anders Lab as a volunteer research assistant. My interests in psychology and research focus on human sexuality and sexual behaviour, particularly desire and the factors that shape it. I am especially thrilled to be a part of a lab that is grounded in feminist and queer science and that aligns with my values, as my long-term goal is to conduct research that supports communities often marginalized within scientific research. Outside of the lab, I enjoy listening to music and playing bass!

I am a second-year Health Sciences student at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´. I am really excited to be joining the van Anders Lab as a volunteer research assistant this summer! I am especially interested in hormone research and social neuroendocrinology, particularly how hormones connect to behavior, identity, gender/sex, sexuality, and lived experiences. What drew me to the lab was its feminist and queer science approach because I think it is important for research to move beyond narrow or traditional ways of understanding people and instead reflect the complexity of real experiences. I am looking forward to learning more about the research process, building my skills, and contributing to work that is both inclusive and meaningful. Outside of the lab, I enjoy trying new cafés, going on walks, spending time with my friends, and finding new shows to watch.

I am a third-year Health Sciences student interested in women’s health and feminist research that explores how social context shapes physiological processes. My interest in feminism was first sparked several years ago through advocacy work, which led me to value research grounded in intersectionality, lived experience, and thoughtful knowledge translation. With experience in health promotion communication, I am particularly interested in communicating research findings in accessible and non-stigmatizing ways, and I hope to continue to improve on this practice within this collaborative lab setting! Outside of the lab, I love swimming, painting, and candle-making!

I am entering my fourth year of Psychology at Queen's University, and I am thrilled to be part of the lab this summer as an NSERC-USRA recipient! My research interests focus on the connections between sexuality, hormones, and cognition. I am very passionate about conducting research in a way that reflects diverse lived experiences, and I believe that this closely aligns with the inclusive values and practices of the van Anders lab. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, thrifting, going to the gym, and doing puzzles.

I am a fifth-year undergraduate psychology student at Queen's University and this is my third year in the lab 🙂. I'm interested in researching the societal influences on sexual health, particularly the impact of heteronormativity on sexual behaviours and relationships. I am originally from Toronto, ON, residing in Kingston, ON. When I'm not in the lab, I enjoy listening to music and going on walks!