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

Grace A. Hountangni

Field: Neuroscience, class of 2028

Co-curricular activities: Muslim student association, Neuroscience club, track

Interests: Electrophysiology and language

A fan of: Creating art

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

Coming soon!

Directed Research Student

Coming soon!

Lab support staff

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.

Coming soon!

Coming soon!

Thank you for all of your hard work in the Brain BEE lab!

Sam Slagle - Psychology & Philosophy - Class of '26

Abigail Pisanic - Psychology - Class of '25

Presley Pickeral - Neuroscience - Class of '26

Amy Ludden - Psychology & Neuroscience - Class of '27

Morgan Copanas - Neuroscience - Class of 27'