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 and PreVenture in Alabama.

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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.

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Current student research assistants include doctoral candidate Bruno Ache Akua and doctoral student Brianna Crumly and undergraduate students Olivia New, Lauren Santaella, Aisha Qazi, Alyssa Carlota, Kaitlyn Berry, Halei Adkins, and Maddy McDaniel. To date, 35 undergraduate students have worked in Dr. Samek's lab for at least a semester or more, as well as 6 graduate students.

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

• Undergraduate students

• Graduate students

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

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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).