Celeste Uhl graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.A. in psychology. During undergrad, she conducted a pilot study observing the relationships between self-compassion and perfectionism in music majors with the Mindful Behavior Therapies and Psychophysiology Lab as well as a research project in theoretical cognitive neuroscience exploring potential cerebellar contributions to creative cognition in jazz musicians. Currently, she is continuing her education as a research assistant in the TAP lab while preparing to get her doctorates. Outside of her schooling, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, and playing pickleball.
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Rachael Farquharson
Rachael Farquharson is a junior in the College of Social Science and the College of Music at Michigan State University. Her majors are a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Music with a focus in vocal performance. She plans to use the TAP lab as an opportunity to gain research experience and explore the effect individual differences have on the perception of music. Her hobbies include baking, cooking, and playing video games with her sister.
Tanmay Shekhar
Tanmay Shekhar is a senior in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University. Currently, he is running participants and analyzing data for one of the labs current projects (MINT). After graduation, he plans to continue involving himself in related research. His hobbies include reading, philosophy, and playing the trombone.
Matthew Oakes
Matthew Oakes recently graduated from Michigan State University earning his masters in Music Theory. His research interests include perception of auditory grouping, music perception and cognition, and music theory pedagogy. Outside of school, Matthew deeply enjoys running, cooking, talking with his fiancé, talking with friends and family back home in Texas, and playing with his awesome cat.