Dr. Samek's Adolescent and Young Adult Development Lab

Dr. Samek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Auburn University (AU).

 

Dr. Samek serves as the Principal Investigator for several studies in the lab, including the AU College Experiences and Beyond Study, the Age 18 and Beyond Study, and PreVenture in Alabama.

​

Our lab is composed of a team of researchers and student research assistants who are passionate about the study of  adolescent and young adult development. Undergraduate and graduate students assist Dr. Samek's research endeavors, as well as lead their own projects.

​​

Current student research assistants include doctoral student Brooks Triplett, and undergraduate students Conner Johnston, Jessica Bailes, Mary Recine, Claire Diaz, Kennedi Proffitt, Lynley Threadcraft, and Arabella Jones. To date, 43 undergraduate students have worked in Dr. Samek's lab for at least a semester or more, as well as 7 graduate students. Recent graduate and undergraduate student alums include Dr. Bruno Ache Akua, Brianna Crumly-Goodwin, Kyndal Heaton, Aisha Qazi, Olivia New, Aisha Qazi, Alyssa Carlota, Halei Adkins, Maddy McDaniel, Lauren Santaella, and Kaitlyn Berry.

​​​

You can find reflections from students working with Dr. Samek about skills gained/advice for new students here:

• Undergraduate student reflections

• Graduate student reflections

​

You can find Dr. Samek's mentoring statement here:

• ​Dr. Samek's mentoring statement

​​

If you are interested in working with Dr. Samek and the Adolescent and Young Adult Development lab, please reach out to Dr. Samek directly (drs0032@auburn.edu).  ​