Undergraduate Students

Christina Berninger is a junior at Vanderbilt University, where she studies Child Development and Medicine, Health, and Society. She is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and she has a passion for both music and science! 

Foster Johnson is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Vanderbilt from Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, and she is double majoring in Neuroscience and Medicine, Health, and Society. She is working with Kelly Corcoran and Dr. Gordon to uncover connections between musicality and health, as well as pilot new approaches for conducting music-related research in clinical environments. In her free time, Foster enjoys playing piano, embroidering, and baking. She’s also currently training for the Nashville Rock ’n Roll marathon next spring. In the future, Foster hopes to attend medical school and find new ways to combine her passions for science and music.

Jonathan Liu is a third-year undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Neuroscience and Music with a minor in Medicine, Health, and Society. He is studying how individual differences in reading proficiency can predict music and speech rhythm discrimination on Dr. Gordon's side of the lab. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys playing the clarinet, going on nature treks, and spending time with his friends. 

Langley McEntyre is a sophomore at Vanderbilt from Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently studying psychology and biology, with hopes to pursue psychology or health after her time as an undergraduate. Outside of the lab, she enjoys songwriting, riding her bike, making avocado toast, and exploring Nashville with her friends.

Catherine McLean is a third-year undergraduate student at Vanderbilt from Memphis, TN. She is majoring in Cognitive Studies and minoring in Violin Performance and Human & Organizational Development. In her free time, Catherine enjoys spending time outside, listening to all kinds of music, traveling, and trying new restaurants with friends. She hopes to attend medical school while finding ways to remain active in the classical music community.

Allison Oh is a second-year undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University with a major in Piano Performance and a minor in Human & Organizational Development from Northern Virginia. In the future, she plans on attending graduate school for Piano Performance and continuing her passion for music research as well. Outside of the lab, Allison enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring nature, and taking pictures.

Chloe Schwartz is a second-year undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University double majoring in Violin Performance and Cognitive Studies. Alongside Dr. Lense, she is studying the effects of music engagement on children with and without developmental disorders. Outside of the lab, Chloe enjoys playing the violin, knitting, hiking, and exploring new restaurants with her friends.

Yunah Song is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Cognitive Studies and Child Development with a minor in Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University from Mansfield, Texas. In the future, she plans on attending medical school and possibly specializing in pediatrics. She recently joined the lab and will be working with Dr. Lense to study the efficacy of music interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Outside of the lab, Yunah enjoys playing the flute and the piano, bullet journaling, and going on adventures with friends.