People Type: Undergraduate Research Assistants

Green, Lilly

Biography Lilly is getting her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a certificate in Promoting Activity for Diverse Abilities. Her current career interest is to become an occupational therapist. Lilly became interested in the lab because she wanted to get involved in research and help people in any way she can. She also really looked …

Haslam, Brielle

Biography Brielle is a Kinesiology major and is currently pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, while also continuing to explore other interests within the field.  She’s interested in the Wellbeing and Exercise Lab because she’s very fascinated by how physical activity and exercise can positively impact mental health and would love to observe that process …

Herrmann, Andrew

Biography Andrew majors in Health Promotion and Health Equity and aspires to become an Occupational Therapist who specializes in working with individuals facing mental health challenges. He hopes that one day he would be able to integrate exercise and movement-based interventions into therapy in order to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Andrew has a personal …

Hoffman, Nick

Biography Nick is majoring in Kinesiology with a certification in Athletic Care and hopes to become a physical therapist. Nick became interested in the Wellbeing and Exercise lab when he took a class offered by Dr.Meyer. He was extremely interested in the course material and wanted to continue working with Professor Meyer in the research …

Hu, Nancy

Biography Nancy is majoring in Kinesiology with hopes to become a Physical Therapist. Nancy joined the lab to gain experience outside of the classroom, and wanted to learn more about the relationship between physical activity and mental health. Nancy believes research is very meaningful and could help a lot of people in our community and is …

Kunin, Zachary

Biography Zach majors in Kinesiology and is completing an athletic healthcare certificate. His career goal is to be a sports medicine physician. Zach is interested in the WellEx Lab because of the connection between mental health and exercise, and wants to gain lab experience as well as hands on experience in the field of Exercise …

Lang, Jacob

Biography Jacob majors in Kinesiology, and wants to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. Jacob is interested in gaining hands-on experience in the lab, and was interested in joining as he believes that exercise is extremely accessible for many, and being able to see the real effects that exercise has on individuals with depression is …

Levia, Mia

Biography Mia is a Kinesiology major, and her future career plan is to become a Physical Therapist. Mia joined the lab because she believes the connection between physical activity and mental health is really important, and she finds it very interesting. Mia’s favorite ways to stay active are going for runs, playing tennis and pickleball.

Parys, Alex

Biography Alex is majoring in Kinesiology with the goal of becoming a physical therapist, with plans to eventually open his own physical therapy clinic. He has always been fascinated by both the CBT+ and RESIST projects, particularly the concept of exercise as medicine and its significant impact on overall well-being. Assisting in a lab dedicated …

Reihl, Anna

Biography Anna is pursuing a Bachelors in psychology. Her current career goal after completing her degree is to pursue graduate school in sports or exercise psychology or take a gap year to gain more experience and insight into other potential career paths. She believes that being physically active is an essential aspect of a healthy …