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Student Spotlights
Iroshmal Peiris is a master’s student studying biology in the College of Sciences. He is currently part of the Avian Ecology Lab, with his research interests including bird ecology, migration, connectivity, and vector ecology.
Oleksii Dubovyk is a Doctoral student in the College of Sciences, majoring in Ecological Sciences. In his dissertation, he aims to reveal the mechanisms and predict the future changes in communities of birds facing rapid worldwide urbanization.
Yasasi Abeysinghe is a Doctoral student in the College of Sciences, majoring in Computer Science. She applied for the COVES fellowship due to a strong interest in understanding how technology and scientific inventions impact society and the public.
Susana Avalos is a Doctoral student in the College of Arts & Letters, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Their research focuses on the experiences of transgender people in navigating safety and resisting transphobic victimization.
Octavia Goodman is a Doctoral student in the College of Health Sciences, focusing on Health Services Research. Her research focuses on sleep health and behavior, with an emphasis on sleep health disparities and injury prevention.
Douglas Glenn is a Doctoral student in the College of Sciences and is part of the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology. His research primarily examines alcohol use among college students, with a specific focus on understanding their drinking motives.