Kayla Katzman

Kayla Katzman is a sophomore in the College of Social Science, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. She joined the TAP lab to explore her interests in neuroscience and how cognitive processes influence the brain. After completing her undergraduate degree, she plans to pursue graduate research in neuropsychology. In her free time, she enjoys baking, swimming, reading, and painting.  

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Shrinidhi Pola

Shrinidhi Pola is a first-year Lyman Briggs College OMSP student. She joined the TAP lab to conduct research in one of her favorite subjects: neuroscience and the various functions of the brain! She plans to go to medical school and specialize in neurology or pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, baking, and recently, crocheting. 

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Austin Wilson

Austin Wilson is a second-year Master’s student in Music Theory. His research interests include music cognition and perception, music theory pedagogy, public-facing music theory, and their intersections. He is particularly interested in questions regarding musical enjoyment and engagement and the impact of music-theoretical knowledge on listening experiences. 

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Samyuktha Vijayakumar

Samyuktha Vijayakumar is a sophomore in Lyman Briggs College and the College of Education at Michigan State UniversityShe’s a Neuroscience major and a Health Promotions minorAfter graduation, Samyuktha hopes to continue her education through professional school or graduate schoolShe joined the TAP lab to gain research experience and explore music from a scientific perspective.  In her free time, she enjoys dancing, reading, and shopping.   

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Brianna Petersen

Brianna Petersen is a senior in the College of social science with a major in B.S. Psychology and a minor in cognitive science. She joined the TAP lab to gain more research experience while investigating music and rhythm from a new perspective. She hopes to move on to a graduate degree while continuing to do research. In her free time she enjoys playing a variety of sports, marching in the SMB as a Big Ten Flag , and spending time with family and friends.  

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