In the News

Research Presentations and Recognition

• MSU Students Chosen to Present Research on Capitol Hill
  Highlighting the opportunity to present my research on cultural influences in music perception at the prestigious Posters on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.
• MSU Undergraduate Students Present at Posters on the Hill
  An in-depth look at the research presented on musical cognition and the honor of representing Michigan State University on a national stage.
• Students to Present Musical Cognition Research on National Stage
  Coverage of my work exploring how culture shapes music cognition, combining neuroscience and humanities to analyze audience responses.

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Creativity and Impact

• Global Archive Exhibits and Conference Fueled by ‘Creativity in the Time of COVID’ and $3 Million Grant
  Showcasing the impact of Creativity in the Time of COVID-19, a project blending art and storytelling to explore resilience during the pandemic, supported by a Mellon Foundation grant.

“Tushya and Grace are not only taking part in this research but helping lead it and bring it to life. Our lab couldn’t do it without them, and I’m thrilled for them to bring this important, interdisciplinary work to Capitol Hill.”

Dr. Natalie Phillips, Associate Professor and Co-Director of the DHLC

“I’ve been in all the Music and Narratives meetings with those two and have seen their level of dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to the project. This is a well-deserved honor, both for them and for the lab.”

Dr. Soohyun Cho, Former PhD candidate in English and lab lead at the DHLC.

“I feel very honored to be selected to present at CUR’s Posters on the Hill. Tushya and I are very passionate about the work we do, and it’s exciting to be able to share our passion for this study on a national level.”

Grace Bonnema, Human Biology and Women’s Studies and Bioethics major

“Our love for languages and linguistics inspired us to explore the role of storytelling in music processing and how we can use instrumental music to convey ideas across cultures.”

Tushya Mehta, German, Biology, and Neuroscience major