Mallory Hobson is a Kenyon College Class of 2027 student studying Neuroscience with a minor in Religious Studies.

Research interests: I’m interested in how the brain shapes social cognition, emotional processing, and our sense of identity. I’m especially curious about how we understand ourselves and others and how these processes develop over time.

Previous research experience: I currently work in the Kenyon Psychological Neuroscience Laboratory, where I assist with EEG research investigating nonverbal social cues, including participant data collection and experimental tasks. I have also worked in a neurodevelopmental genetics lab studying zebrafish, gaining experience with laboratory maintenance, animal care, and research protocols.

How I got started: I got started by looking through the staff directory and reaching out to professors whose research interested me. I included my relevant coursework, resume, and research interests in my emails and asked if they had opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved. This approach helped me connect with labs on campus and gain my first research experiences.

Looking for: Research assistant opportunities

Skills / methods: EEG; MATLAB; R; Research Design; Experimental Design; Data Analysis; Statistical Analysis; Neuroscience Research Methods; Neuroimaging; Scientific Literature Review

Open to being contacted: Yes

Preferred contact: hobsonmal87@gmail.com

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