Laya Chennuru
WVU STUDENT MAJORING IN NEUROSCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY
Hailing
from Martinsburg, West Virginia, Laya Chennuru is a junior with dual majors in
neuroscience and psychology at West Virginia University. Throughout her time at
WVU, she has worked closely with the WVU Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance to bring awareness to social
issues on campus and has advocated for marginalized populations as an ambassador and Peer Advocate. She serves as a Presidential Student Ambassador,
encouraging an inclusive environment for students and representing the
university. She engaged in service abroad with WVU Global Medical and Dental
Brigades, helping facilitate medical and dental clinics for under resourced
communities and public health projects. Following her undergraduate studies,
she aspires to attend graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. After
learning about the correlation between positive psychology and neurological
mechanisms of emotional well-being, Laya became intrigued by the idea of
employing an attitude of gratitude in her everyday life. In her talk, she will
explore the neuroscience behind practicing gratitude and the social and
emotional implications involved.