Nathan Lamoreaux is a sophomore in the College of Music. He is a member of the Saxophone Studio at MSU and is majoring in Music Education. After graduation, he plans to teach band in middle school or high school. He joined the TAP Lab to better understand how the brain perceives music and rhythm. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, pickleball, read, and play board games.
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Nessia Brooks
Nessia Brooks is a senior undergraduate student pursuing a B.A. in piano performance with a minor in cognitive science. She joined the TAP Lab to pursue her passion for both music and the brain, and to gain research experience at the intersection of these fields. Nessia is particularly interested in the clinical applications of music neuroscience and plans to pursue graduate studies in music therapy, specifically neurologic music therapy (NMT). Outside of classes, Nessia runs her own private piano studio and enjoys baking, running, journaling, and spending time with her friends and family.
Emilee Allwardt
Emilee Allwardt is currently a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cognitive Science. She joined TAP Lab in May of 2025 to gain research experience while exploring her interests in cognition and perception. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she hopes to attend graduate school to study clinical mental health counseling. In her free time, she enjoys painting, photography, and playing board games.
Shrinidhi Pola
Shrinidhi Pola is a second-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, pediatrics, or family medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, and crocheting.
Samyuktha Vijayakumar
Samyuktha Vijayakumar is a junior in Lyman Briggs College and the College of Education at Michigan State University. She’s a Neuroscience major and a Health Promotions minor. After graduation, Samyuktha hopes to continue her education through professional school or graduate school. She 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.