Dr. Angela Scarpa's 
P.A.N.D.A. Lab

Dr. Scarpa will not be reviewing graduate student applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

 

Dr. Scarpa is a core faculty member of the Clinical Science program at Virginia Tech. The Clinical Science program is committed to training students as research-oriented psychologists using the mentorship model. For information on the program specifically, visit the Clinical Science page.

 

The PANDA Lab has a number of ongoing research projects focused on the provision of accessible therapeutic and diagnostic services for autism, family/caregiver training and education, STEM-focused collaborations, and projects leveraging perspectives of the autistic community in an effort to make our work more neuro-affirming. The PANDA Lab also conducts dissemination and implementation science research, seeking ways to understand ASD in rural contexts. We conduct rural outreach in order to improve access to evidence-based services for all autistic people via the Mobile Autism Clinic and via telehealth. The Lab is also home to Dr. Scarpa's Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP). ​A full list of active research projects can be found here.

 

If you decide to apply, please email Dr. Scarpa directly (ascarpa@vt.edu) with your CV and personal statement, as well as any questions about her work or the Clinical Science program. 

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