Members

Dennis Boakye

I am Dennis Boakye (Den), currently a senior studying neuroscience as my major and Mathematics as my minor. My interests are to learn more about memory formation and maintenance. I am mostly interested in the composition (chemical or electrical) of memory and how traces of memory information (engrams) are established and contribute to memory recall and dissociation. I am to pursue an MD/PhD in neuroscience with a focus in memory and cognition research. I play the drums for fun and enjoy watching anime sometimes, and recently (summer 2024) rekindled my interest in video gaming.

Yifei (Kaylee) Wu

I’m a senior student currently pursuing a B.A. in Psychology and Neuroscience, with a minor in Data Science. I am interested in cognitive control, working memory, and the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying mindfulness. I’m drawn to how these processes shape human cognition and behavior. After graduation, I plan to pursue a graduate degree in cognitive neuroscience or psychology. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and watching shows.

Jake Watkins

Hi everyone! I’m a pre-med student at Lawrence University and a pitcher for our Vikings baseball team. Over the course of my journey here, I’ve developed a deep passion for cognitive neuroscience and am excited to dive into the world of research. I’ve been fortunate to join the Vision, Memory, and Cognition Lab under Dr. Teng, and I look forward to collaborating with many of you—whether in class, in the lab, or beyond!

A few fun facts about me: I love fishing, playing sports, and I’m a proud member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity here on campus.

Jack Zielski

I'm a Junior studying Neuroscience and Biochemistry here at Lawrence. My interest in researching with the VMC lab is to find tools for optimizing WM performance that can be applied to practical situations, as well as for teaching and training purposes. My goal in the future is to become a Doctor, and I hope to take what I've learned in the lab here at Lawrence and find manageable solutions for improving the lives of my patients. I'm very active, and love to study! With my free-time I like to watch good movies, hang-out with friends and family, go to church, and exercise in sports like Muay-Thai kickboxing.

Lab Mascot - Shiro

With a gaze sharp enough to disrupt your working memory, Shiro brings a perfect mix of calm, curiosity, and just the right amount of chaos. 

Her special skills include expertly knocking pens off desks, modeling textbook resting-state behavior, and occasionally typing encrypted cat-code on the keyboards. She approaches her mascot duties with great dedication—unless a crinkly toy or snack happens to cross her path.