Josh Petkoff is a sophomore at Michigan State University who plans to pursue a degree in Applied Engineering Sciences with a minor in Spanish. After graduation, Josh plans to work in the field of engineering. He joined the TAP Lab to gain research experience and better understand how music and rhythm influence the brain and behavior. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends.
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Jolina Huchingson
Jolina Huchingson is currently a second year student in the college of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. She is pursuing a major in Communicative Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Spanish. After graduating, she hopes to attend graduate school to work as a speech pathologist. She joined the TAP lab to expose herself to the world of research, specifically concerning music cognition, a topic of interest for her. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar, singing, and doing yoga.
Michael Salem
Michael Salem is a sophomore in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University, pursuing a B.S. in Psychology. He joined the TAP Lab to gain research experience and explore topics in music cognition. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Michael hopes to continue studying the relationship between music and the brain in graduate school. In his free time, he enjoys playing the violin and composing.
Nora Thornber
Nora Thornber is a sophomore in the college of Natural Sciences at MSU majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience. After graduation, Nora plans to go to grad school, getting a PhD with a specialization in neuropsychology. Nora joined TAP Lab because she is passionate about music and psychology, and the TAP Lab provided an opportunity to expose herself to the world of research. Outside of the lab, Nora loves playing the clarinet, hanging out with her dog, and reading.
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.