People Type: Undergraduate Research Assistants

Sami, Norah

Biography Norah is double majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology and would like to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) or a Physician Associate (PA). Norah was interested in joining the lab because she experienced how exercise affected her personal well-being, especially while dealing with rigorous academics. She works at Recreation and Wellbeing on campus, and one …

Senffner, Julia

Biography Julia is a kinesiology major and is still open to a variety of different careers. Julia became interested in the lab because she loves learning about the connection between mental health and exercise. Her favorite ways to stay active are running and playing badminton.

Svanoe, Jan-Erik

Biography Jan-Erik is a Kinesiology major and has plans to become a physician’s assistant. Jan-Erik first encountered the Wellbeing and Exercise lab in Dr. Meyer’s section of Introduction to Exercise Psychology! He always had a passion for exercise, specifically weight training, and he strongly believes that exercise can indeed be the best form of preventative …

Weissman, Dani

Biography Dani is a Psychology major, and her current career goal is to be a psychologist in a clinical/counseling setting working with either children or athletes. Dani became interested in the lab because she appreciates the labs focus on better understanding/enhancing non-pharmaceutical approaches to treating mental disorders. Specifically, she wants to better understand the relationship …

Woida, Gianna

Biography Gianna (Gia) is a pre-nursing student, and her current career goals are to work in the medical field or go into research! She wants to help people, whether that’s directly or indirectly. She was interested in joining the Wellbeing Exercise Lab because of Dr. Meyer’s presentation in her Kines 119 class. He talked about …