Sensory Training In Neuroscience & Generalization (STING) Lab

Meet The Team

Chelsea Bell

Hi, my name is Chelsea Bell. I am an assistant professor at Emporia State University, and the founder of the Sensory Training In Neuroscience & Generalization (STING Lab). I am originally from Memphis, TN, and was a first-generation college student. I moved to Kansas to complete my doctorate degree in Cognitive Psychology at Kansas State University. I love to tell cheesy jokes, and am a serial hobbyist (painting, plants, baking, rock-climbing, reading, etc- I've probably tried it).

I'm interested in how we use our hearing and other sensations in everyday life that then affect how we learn things, or what we can remember. Our perception of sounds, vision, and touch are important to us to for safety reasons (e.g. responding to fire alarms, police sirens, and earthquakes), as well as educational (e.g. learning in the classroom, how to play a musical instrument, etc). To get a better understanding of the impacts on learning and memory, I use electroencephalography (EEG) to see correlations between brain activity and performance on learning and memory tasks. This research will hopefully help us point out our faults and biases in learning and memory so that we can strategize to improve ourselves, and could provide guidance to those studying clinical disorders such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears), schizophrenia, and learning disorders.

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Izzy Allen

Graduate Student

My name is Izzy Allen. I am currently in the MS Experimental Psychology program at ESU. I received my Undergraduate education from the University of Central Missouri, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. My goals are to eventually become a professor and run my own research lab utilizing different brain imaging and human physiology methods (e.g., EEG, EKG, and EDA). My research interests are memory, learning, and neurophysiology.

Amy Miranda

Graduate Student

Hi, my name is Amy Miranda. I am a first-year student in the Experimental Psychology MS Program. My research interests are memory, attention and motivation. My goal is to explore how lifestyle factors such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness can enhance these cognitive processes to support well-being and optimal mental functioning!

Tajmohon Momotaj

Graduate Student

*Bio Coming Soon*

Keaton Remp

Graduate Research Assistant

My name is Keaton Remp. I'm currently attending ESU in the Clinical Psychology program and will soon be in the Experimental Psychology program as well. I am also a graduate teaching assistant teaching Developmental Psychology. I received my BA in Psychology at Washburn University. My research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, attention, and the effects of short-form video. I have experience working with eye-tracking, Electroencephalography (EEG), and oddball tasks. My goal is to become a clinical and cognitive neuropsychologist, where I will work with patients and conduct research.

David George

Graduate Research Assistant

**Bio Coming Soon**

Tre Stevenson

Undergraduate Student

**Bio Coming Soon**

Zerek Haight

Undergraduate Student

My name is Zerek Haight and I am going to Emporia State University to get my Bachelors in Psychology. Currently, this is my second year making me a sophomore. Afterwards, I plan to continue my education and get my Master and Doctoral degrees. While I am in my graduate programs, I would love to be a Teaching Assistant or Graduate Teaching Assistant. My specific interests are cognitive and social psychology. In my present coursework, I am conducting research over unique phonic names which goes over both my interests. After most of my schooling is finished, I plan to be a Social Psychologist who is research oriented. This most likely means I will be a university professor that conducts research I personally want to do. At the moment, I am in STING Lab, Psych Club, am a Psych Ambassador, and have a part time job at the Short Stop gas station across the street from university.

Emily Malecki

Undergraduate Student

My name is Emily Malecki. I am currently in my 4th year of the Psychology Bachelors program. My research interests include meditation and medical interventions. I plan to go to medical school for Psychiatry.

Kenzie Marshall

Undergraduate Student

**Bio Coming Soon**

Special shoutout to Felix M. for his support in troubleshooting and optimizing Matlab code.

Honorary STING Lab Mascots & Emotional Support

Mei Mei

~2 years old Pit Bull mix

Mei Mei loves to run and wrestle with her brothers. She is a sweetheart, and constantly wants to be by your side. She loves to chew, including on balls (doesn't quite get the concept of fetch yet).

Favorite Sound: Mom's car pulling in the driveway

Ollie

~ 5 years old Cockapoo mix

Ollie is a "cat-dog". He likes to sit on the back of the couch and on your chest. Even though he is fluffy, he isn't much of a cuddler. He loves to play fetch, and loves to play in water (when he can touch).

Favorite Sound: The sliding glass back door getting opened

Miller

~7 years old Cattle Dog mix

Miller (aka "Bubba") is a ~50lb lap dog. He loves to cuddle and take naps with you while he chases squirrels in his dreams. He has learned to bring a toy to you so Ollie will steal the toy, and he gets all your pets.

Favorite Sound: Food being poured into my food bowl

Previous STING Lab Members

Kellee Banks, Clinical Psychology PsyD, University of Denver

Angel Burris, Experimental Psychology PhD (Cognitive Concentration), New Mexico State University

Jordyn Saunders, Psychology PsyD, Kansas City University

Zaineb Ben Gaied Hassine, Mental Health Studies MSc, King's College London

David George, Dual Clinical & Experimental Psychology MS, Emporia State University

Stephanie Struc, Clinical Psychology MS, Emporia State University

Lilly Pickard

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