People | Brain Bee Lab

The people behind the science

The Brain BEE Lab is staffed by faculty and students in the Psychology department of St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Principal Investigator

Victoria A. Muller Ewald, PhD

Field: Biology, psychology, and neuroscience

Questions of interest: detecting patterns in the electrical signals of the brain, and how we can harness them to enhance cognitive performance.

A fan of: dogs, cake, and aesthetic organization.

Directed Research Student

Abigail Pisanic

Field: Psychology, class of 2025

Co-curricular activities: On the women’s rugby team and apart of The Nightingales acapella group

Directed Research Student

Presley Pickeral

Field: Neuroscience, class 2025

Interests: Behavioral neuroscience, specifically in how neuromodulation may play a role in influencing behavior.

A fan of: coffee, cats and, good music.

Directed Research Student

Amy Ludden

Field: Psychology & neuroscience, class of 2027

Co-curricular activities: Volunteer at Lexington Park rescue squad

Interests: Neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases

A fan of: the beach, pets, and baking

Directed Research Student

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While not directly involved in the research of the Brain BEE lab, our support staff is critical for emotional support.

Supporting Dr. Muller Ewald

Ada

Ada loves chasing squirrels, cuddling, and eating snacks she is not supposed to.

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Thank you for your work in the Brain BEE lab

Directed Research Student

Sam Slagle

Field: Psychology and Philosophy