Preston Menke is an Applied Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher at the Air Force Research Laboratory since June 2023, having previously completed multiple internships within the 711th Human Performance Wing, focusing on human factors and autonomous mental model visualization. In addition to current research responsibilities, Preston serves as the Lead Data Science Instructor at Tech Talent & Strategy and has experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wright State University, where responsibilities included conducting psychology labs and grading. Educationally, Preston is progressing towards a PhD in Industrial/Organizational and Human Factors Psychology at Wright State University, holding an MS in Human Factors and a BS in Psychology, Biology, and Health Science from Erskine College. Past roles also include serving as an Upperclassmen Resident Assistant at Erskine College and involvement in various teaching assistant positions.