Jake G.

Jake G. is currently a Neuroscience PhD Student at Penn State University, serving as a University Graduate Fellow and Eberly College of Sciences Braddock Scholar since August 2023. Prior to this, Jake worked as a Research Assistant at the Kessler Foundation from July 2021 to August 2023, contributing to the Social Cognition and Neuroscience Lab within the Center for Autism Research. Jake's academic journey includes multiple positions at Loyola University New Orleans, such as Student Representative for the Psychology Department, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Information Technology Assistant, and Undergraduate Clinical Research Assistant. Additionally, Jake has experience as a Behavioral Technician at Gulfsouth Autism Center, where over 200 hours of Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment was provided to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Volunteer work includes assisting research at Children's Hospital New Orleans and participating in a summer workshop at the University of Delaware focused on cognitive and brain sciences. Jake holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans, earned in 2021.