Graduate student alumni
Matt Eckard, M.Sc.
March, 2017 Matt is a keen experimenter who has a variety of research interests within the experimental analysis of behavior. In March, 2017, Matt defended his masters thesis investigating effects of differential reinforcement of low rate schedules on interval timing. Matt is a doctoral student in Karen Anderson's lab at WVU. 
Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Ph.D., BCBA-D
May, 2016 Shrinidhi Subramaniam is a talented behavior analyst with research interests that span basic and applied domains. She completed a Master’s thesis in the QAB Lab showing that covariation in choice and timing is modulated by environmental dynamics. In April, 2016, Shrinidhi defended her dissertation evaluating functional relations between cue informativeness and temporal discrimination in pigeon and human interval timing. Shrinidhi is a post doctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. 
Daniel Bell-Garrison, M.Sc.
May, 2016 Daniel's interest in behavior analysis was sparked during his B.A. at Gonzaga University. He joined the QAB Lab in 2014. His research interests include choice, the matching law, histories of reinforcement, behavioral economics. Daniel defended his Masters thesis, Within-session rapid acquisition of choice in pigeons, in 2016. Daniel is completing his Ph.D. in Andy Lattal's lab at WVU. 
Alex Ward, M.Sc.
May, 2015 Alex joined the laboratory after earning a B.S. and an M.A. from Rowan University. He studies choice, gambling and substance abuse in laboratory and applied settings. After graduating, Alex went back to Rowan teachclasses and reinvigorate their pigeon lab! 
Nathaniel Rice, Ph.D.
December, 2014 Nathan came to WVU after earning a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed a Master’s thesis investigating the roles of retention intervals and discriminative signals in the adaptation of temporal discrimination in a multiple peak-interval procedure. In December, 2014, Nathan defended his dissertation evaluating conditioned reinforcing effects of near wins. He is interested in quantitative models of behavior, temporal learning and animal models of gambling. Nathan is a post-doctoral researcher for the Army at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen MD. 
Adam Fox, Ph.D.
May, 2013 Adam earned a B.S. and an M.A. from Western Michigan University. He defended his dissertation evaluating the efficacy of different events as time markers in interval schedules in April, 2013. Some of his other projects at WVU involved quantitative and behavioral analyses of computer users, basketball teams, horses and pigeons. Adam is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at St. Lawrence University, where he continues to investigate temporal control of behavior, choice, punishment and rule-governance. |
QAB senior project alumni
Congratulations, graduates!
Fall, 2015: Rae Manning, Charlotte Lawhorne, Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Daniel Bell-Garrison, Matt Eckard.
Spring, 2015: Daniel Bell-Garrison, Lonnie Trump, Alex Ward, Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Rae Manning. Not pictured: Josh Kudrna
Fall, 2013 L-R: Mat Bruckner, Sam Stilley, Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Nathan Rice, Alex Ward.
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Salma Garcia
Salma graduated from CSU East Bay majoring in Psychology with a minor in Chicanx and Latinx Studies. She was a member of the GANAS program and is also a DISC Student Scholar on campus. Salma is interested in working with community-based programs and clinics to advocate for mental health and social justice. Her research interests include delay discounting and behavioral addiction. Salma is currently in graduate school in the Bay Area.
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Rinisha Naidu
Rinisha graduated from Cal State Eastbay in Spring, 2022 with a BS in Psychology concentrating in Ergonomics and Human Factors. She has been part of the Research team since Spring 2021. Rinisha's research interests include internet use and social media use.
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Matthew Baker
Matthew is currently in his second year at CSU East Bay, where he is working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. As a proud Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he is eager to contribute as a research assistant, aiming to gain valuable experience in the field that will enable him to conduct innovative research that can potentially benefit his fellow veterans. Matthew's academic path is geared towards pursuing a PhD in Psychology, where he can delve into both clinical and research aspects, continuing his commitment to serving others, a dedication he developed during his time in the military.
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Collin Bessette
Collin Bessette is a Senior at Cal State East Bay majoring in Psychology. After graduating in the spring of 2024, Collin plans to further his education by exploring both masters and doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology. He hopes to eventually pursue a career in therapy and conducting research to further his understanding on how to become a better therapist. For now, his goal is to learn as much about to the research process as he can before moving forward to graduate school.
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Sean Kotta
Sean Kotta is a junior transfer student majoring in Psychology at Cal State East Bay. In an effort to explore what the major has to offer, Sean has taken an interest in participating in research for the university's QAB lab as an assistant.
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Nadya Naranjo
Nadya Naranjo is a Junior majoring in Psychology at Cal State East Bay. Research has been a newfound interest for Nadya, particularly behavioral addiction, and is excited to find what types she would enjoy pursuing. Her goal is to pursue a Master's degree within the field of Psychology/Education, but is still considering her options.
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Ezekiel Torres
Hi, my name is Ezekiel Torres and I’m a sophomore at Cal State East Bay majoring in Psychology B.A. I am part of PASA (Pilipinx American Student Association) and an aspiring student researcher who is finding out what kind of research interests me the most. I am planning on going to Medical school or getting a Master’s degree in psychology after I graduate.
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QAB Lab alumni
Salma Garcia - CSUEB class of 2022
Rinisha Naidu - CSUEB class of 2022 Tryphena Arthur - CSUEB class of 2023 |
QAB Lab Research Assistants
Undergraduate student researchers in the QAB lab.
Wendy
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Ashley Martinez
Ashley Martinez is a senior at CSU East Bay majoring in Psychology. She is a member of the GANAS program, vice president of the Psi Chi International Honors Society, Center for Student Research, and Louis Stokes Alliances For Minority Participation Program. Ashley's research interests include understanding what antecedents may “trigger” problem behavior and what consequences may reinforce (reward) it. Another of her research interests is what factors contribute to criminal delinquency. Ashley plans to go to graduate school for clinical psychology with an emphasis in legal/forensic psychology.
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Leilani Randolph
Leilani Randolph is a junior majoring in Psychology. She is still discovering her research interests as a first-time RA; however, currently, she is looking into the concept of "gamification" and its various applications to behavior analysis. While still in undergrad, Leilani intends to enroll in a second Kinesiology major to expand her graduate school options. She is pursuing direct training and experience in research, clinical psychology, and exercise modalities.
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