Research Staff
Matthew Meuler
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
mmeuler
I completed my bachelor’s degree at UW-Madison in May 2023. In Fall 2022, my studies in neuroscience and human behavior led me to the SMAC Lab, where I reinforced my interests in the neural pathways behind speech production. My current work is focused on investigating the cerebellum’s role in controlling speech. As an aspiring medical student, I especially appreciate the bridge between our research and clinical application.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Gabby Boydston
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
gboydston
I am an undergraduate senior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I am planning on pursuing a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Sadie Collar
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
sfcollar
I am an undergraduate junior majoring in Spanish and Linguistics, with a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). I am particularly interested in speech planning and production, specifically in second language learning.
Emily Esser
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
esesser
I am an undergraduate junior at UW- Madison majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services and Education and Educational Services. After my undergrad, I plan to obtain my masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Hannah Goldman
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
hrgoldman
I am an undergraduate junior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Psychology with a certificate in Disability Services and Rights. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I plan to go to graduate school for speech pathology.
Ella Graham
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
eagraham5
I am a sophomore at UW-Madison majoring in Neurobiology with a certificate in Health Policy. After undergraduate school, I plan to attend graduate or PA school to pursue a career in medicine.
Andrea Hansen
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
akhansen6
I am a junior majoring in neurobiology and plan to attend medical school after graduation.
Tessa Jester
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
tjester
I am a junior at UW-Madison majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I plan to become a Speech and Language Pathologist and work with preschool-elementary school aged kids after graduation.
Olivia Kider
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
okider
I am a junior at UW-Madison majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with certificates in Disability Rights & Services and Arts & Teaching. I plan to become a clinical Speech-Language Pathologist, and possibly specialize in vocal health and performance.
Ellie Kraichely
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
kraichely
I am an undergraduate senior at UW studying Communication Sciences and Disorders with hopes of pursuing a career in speech pathology.
Kerry Lannon
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
klannon
I am an undergraduate junior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish. I plan to attend graduate school to earn my doctorate of audiology.
Brooke Mathews
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
bomathews
I am a junior undergraduate studying Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I plan to attend grad school to study speech pathology.
Emma Meyer
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
emmeyer7
I am an undergraduate senior majoring in Neurobiology with certificates in French and Global Health. After graduation, I hope to attend medical school.
Riva Moradia
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
rmoradia
I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology. I plan on attending medical school after receiving my undergraduate degree.
Josh Silverman
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
jnsilverman4
I am a senior at UW-Madison majoring in biochemistry and plan to pursue a career in medicine. I am specifically interested in neural circuits and how they interact to produce speech and motor functions.
Autumn Smith
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
aesmith32
I am a senior at UW-Madison studying Neurobiology, Psychology, and Communication Sciences and Disorders. After my undergrad, I plan to complete my masters in Speech Language Pathology and later pursue a career as a clinical Speech Language Pathologist.
Elle Stussy
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
estussy
I am a sophomore majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. After my undergrad, I plan to work towards my masters degree in speech–language pathology. I am particularly interested in working with children.
Gracie Turner
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
glturner
I am a senior majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I plan to pursue a career in research and speech pathology. I am particularly interested in neurodegenerative disorders and their impacts on speech production.
Gabby Weis
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
grweis
I am a sophomore at UW-Madison majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I plan to become a Speech-Language Pathologist and work with elementary aged kids.
Katie Zettel
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
klzettel
I am a senior undergraduate majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and completing certificates in Disability Rights and Services, Education and Educational Services, and Leadership. I am pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology.