Undergraduate Research Assistants
Veronica Aguirre Research Assistant Veronica Aguirre is an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Communication and Social Robotics Lab at Western Michigan University. Her undergraduate studies include Communication and Spanish. This is her second semester working in the lab and she's excited to see what her last semester of undergrad in the lab will bring. She finds human-machine communication to be such an innovative field and is especially interested in studying the ethical and social implications of robotics. |
Carmen Dyson Research Assistant Carmen Dyson is an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Communication and Social Robotics Labs at Western Michigan University. Carmen is in her Studies as a Communication Major and is excited for the emerging opportunities she is embarking upon in the Communications Department. Outside of Western Carmen works for the local government health department as a care coordinator. In her previous position as an Administrative Assistant she has had the opportunity to research data and work on Grant projects. Carmen is looking forward to learning and experience first hand research surrounding human-robot interactions. |
Lauren Smith Research Assistant Lauren Smith is an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Communication and Social Robotics Lab at WMU. She is a senior studying Interpersonal Communication and Nonprofit Leadership. Lauren is heavily involved in campus leadership, holding positions in the Office of Student Engagement and the Office of Student Transitions, as well as being the President of her acapella group and the student body. This is her first experience working with social robots, and she's excited to spend the semester with the lab! |