Summer 2025 LabRATS
Neta Ariely ‘28
Neta is a rising sophomore from Durham, North Carolina. She is interested in the fields of Psychology and Economics, and is excited to be a member of the LabRATS this summer 2025! In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, writing, and spending time with friends and family.
Liz Corral ‘28
Elizabeth is a first-generation Latina student from Los Angeles, California, with an intended major in Sociology and Public Health. She aspires to become a labor and delivery nurse and is especially passionate about prenatal and reproductive health. Her interest in maternal health led her to join Dr. Sockol’s lab, where she is excited to explore the connections between prenatal experiences and mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression. Outside of academics, Elizabeth enjoys playing volleyball, listening to music while drawing, and spending time with friends.
Ella Sharp ‘26
Ella is a rising senior psychology and English double major from Denver, Colorado. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology, with particular interests in mental health and therapeutic interventions. As a member of LabRATS, she will be working on a project through the Davidson Research Initiative, which will explore ways to enhance first-year college students’ well-being through positive psychology interventions. On campus, Ella serves as co-president of the Mental Health Ambassadors. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and hanging out with her family and friends.
Marina Valcheva ‘28
Marina is a rising sophomore and Posse Scholar from Miami, Florida. She is an intended Psychology major with a minor in Neuroscience. Marina is particularly interested in clinical and child psychology, and she hopes to someday pursue a career in child psychiatry. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and watching films.
