Steve is a second-year graduate student working with Dr. Kristina McDonald in the developmental program. He received his BS in psychology from UAB where he spent 2 years studying adolescent psychopathology with Dr. Sylvie Mrug. More recently, he has worked in various research labs at Cal State University, Northridge. His interests include the development of maladaptive coping strategies in adolescents and adolescent aggression. He is equal parts country and rock and roll.