Meet Our Alumni

“After spending almost 10 years as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, I am excited be back ‘home’ and a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at UB. The training I received at UB, both in formal coursework and in applied experience, provided the foundation I needed to establish a successful research career. I had the opportunity to design and run experiments, collaborate among teams of researchers, assist with a clinical trial from the very beginning through the analysis phase, write grants and manuscripts, and mentor undergraduates. I am grateful for the chance to do the same for my students at UB and hope to provide the same opportunities and supportive environment I had as a graduate student to encourage them to develop their own independent clinical research careers." – Rebecca Ashare

“As a psychology major at UB, I took advantage of the many opportunities and courses available. I became a member of Psi Chi—The International Honors Society, a teaching assistant for an introductory psychology course, a research assistant for a psychology lab, and a tutor for various courses. The Department of Psychology staff and my fellow psychology majors created a learning environment that was both enriching and supportive. With the encouragement of various professors and advisers, I was able to challenge myself and dream big.”  – Neaha Aamir