Jarod is a graduate student in the clinical neuropsychology program at the University of Windsor. He joined the program in 2021 and will be completing his graduate studies under the supervision of Dr. Biss. Before his move to Windsor, Jarod lived in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Manitoba. His honours thesis examined the feasibility and acceptability of a group, telephone-based mental health program for socially isolated older adults. Broadly speaking, Jarod is interested in examining how certain social/demographic/psychological factors (e.g., ‘cognitive reserve’, health literacy, mental health problems, socioeconomic status) may influence the cognitive trajectories of older adults. Additionally, Jarod is interested in the development and evaluation of cognitive training/cognitive stimulation programs for healthy older adults.

Catherine started at the University of Windsor in Fall 2023 to complete her graduate studies in clinical neuropsychology. In 2022, she graduated with her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour from McMaster University, specializing in mental health. Catherine did her honours thesis at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, investigating the impact of cognitive remediation on memory and mood, and exploring the relationship between these two variables. Catherine's current research interests pertain to the effect of emotion on memory processes and retrieval characteristics, focusing on involuntarily recalled autobiographical memories. In the future, Catherine hopes to continue with basic and applied research and to pursue clinical work widely supporting and assessing individuals with cognitive challenges.

Emmy began her graduate studies in the clinical neuropsychology program at the University of Windsor in 2024. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Toronto, where she developed an interest in the cognitive neuroscience of memory and how it changes across the lifespan. Emmy's current research investigates the role of wakeful rest and spontaneous cognition (e.g., mind wandering) in memory consolidation using a multimethod approach that incorporates eye-tracking methods and aging perspectives. More broadly, she is interested in understanding which memory processes are preserved or vulnerable across cognitive aging trajectories, and how these findings may inform memory strategies to support lifelong learning.

Emma is originally from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and earned her BSc in Psychology from the University of New Brunswick in 2024. Her honours thesis examined depressive symptoms and executive functioning in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment. Her current research examines the role of culture in everyday prospective memory among older adults. More broadly, Emma is interested in the cognitive and neural mechanisms that shape cognitive aging across healthy and neurodegenerative populations, particularly MCI and dementia. In her spare time, she enjoys catching up with friends, traveling, and skating.