The Study of Healthy Aging
& Applied Research Programs
Clemson University
Graduate Students and Post Docs
Clemson University Graduate Students
Ava McVey
I am a graduate student in the Human Factors Psychology program at Clemson University. While my research interests vary, some of my favorite areas of study include topics within neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and human factors psychology. Specifically, I am most excited to work with Dr. Ross and the SHAARP lab in studying cognitive interventions and healthy aging.
Ava McVey
Kalvry Cooper
I am a Ph.D. student in the Human Factors Psychology program at Clemson University, working under the supervision of Dr. Ross. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Clinical Health from the University of Texas at Arlington in December 2021. My research interests center on human-computer interactions, with a particular focus on leveraging technology to support older adults in aging in place independently. I'm passionate about exploring how innovative technological solutions can enhance the quality of life for seniors while minimizing external interventions.
Kalvry Cooper
Angela Encardone
aencard@g.clemson.edu
My name is Angela, and I am a current graduate student in Clemson's Health Psychology program. I'm originally from New Jersey where I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Rowan University in 2022. While I have varying research interests, my current research focuses on health risk factors associated with aging, and early cognitive indicators of dementia. In my free time I love to shop, go hiking, and hang with my cat!
Angela Encardone
Kat Barrett
Kat's CV
kbarre3@clemson.edu
I am a first-year graduate student in Clemson University’s Health Psychology program. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in psychology here at Clemson in 2024. I am interested in translational research interventions that improve the lives of aging adults, particularly with regard to cognitive ability. However, each person’s mental capacity can only be achieved when he or she has the resources required to thrive physically, financially, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and environmentally. I am grateful to be joining the SHAARP Lab, a team of brilliant professionals dedicated to improving more than just markers of cognitive aging, but also the lives of people and their communities as a whole.
