UndergraduaTe Research Team

emma toohey

Emma is an undergraduate Psychological Science major at WPI. In the future, she intends to earn her master's degree in Neuroscience and pursue a career as a neuropsychologist. Emma is particularly interested in understanding the factors that influence students' persistence behaviors and motivation to learn from their mistakes when solving problems. Specifically, she is curious about the educational value and utility of reattempt behavior in online mathematics platforms. 

elijah chaimovitch

adrika moulik

Adrika is a senior high school student at Mass Academy, who is interested in biomedical engineering and mathematics. She has worked with children for multiple STEM educational opportunties and is interested in how game platforms can impact student learning.

saara patel

Saara is a senior high school student at Mass Academy who is interested in biology and medicine! She is passionate about exploring the science behind learning and contributing to research that can improve learning outcomes for people of all ages. 

ananth gomattam

Ananth Gomattam is a high school senior at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science with an interest in biomedical engineering, neuroengineering, and cognitive psychology. He is particularly interested in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders and exploring innovative therapies and treatments for conditions such as autism and Alzheimer’s disease.

richard yan

Richard Yan is a high school senior at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science. His interests lay in the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and their applications in various fields such as education, biology, and finance.

aishani ghosh

Aishani is a high school senior at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science, interested in biomedical engineering and data science. She has worked as a Teaching Assistant at WPI summer camps and is interested in how student engagement in learning can be increased.