Play, Learning, Arts, and Youth Lab

Abigail Milhaven

Abbey Milhaven, a white woman in a red top standing in front of flowers.

Title: Ph.D. Student

Groups: Current PHD and MA Students

Abigail (Abbey) Milhaven is a first-year Psychology Ph.D. student in the Applied Developmental Program at George Mason University and is also in Dr. Goldstein’s PLAY Lab. Abbey graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Psychology from Lafayette College in 2024 where she received a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Anthropology & Sociology. While at Lafayette College, Abbey was the Head Research Assistant of the Lafayette Kids Lab and worked on multiple research projects regarding grandparent/grandchild interactions during video chat sessions. Her research interests include social cognitive development, socio-emotional learning, playful learning, the performing arts, and education during childhood. Abbey is also interested in being involved in research both during and after graduate school to further advocate for and contribute to the equity, accessibility, and applicability of child development research.