UndergraduaTe Research Team

Sarah is a fourth-year Computer Science BS/MS student at WPI, and this is her first year working in the MAPLE lab. Her overarching goal is to improve the resources and support available for children with language-based learning disabilities by understanding the influence of cognitive processes in learning interventions. She will graduate with both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Computer Science in May 2025.

Heidy Rodriguez is a high school senior at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science. She previously conducted research exploring how different genres of music can impact the concentration of individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). With this, she was able to utilize electroencephalogram (EEG) technology to study the psychology and neuroscience behind the disorder.  Her research interests include intersections between psychology, data science, and socioeconomic factors. As an aspiring criminologist, she is passionate about studying individual psychology to mitigate the negative effects of infrastructure and policies on minority populations. 

Vanessa Peloquin is an undergraduate student at WPI, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and graduating in 2027. Her research in the Maple Lab includes perceptual cueing in mathematical operations, as well as the effects of perceptual cueing in different cognitive control skills (working memory, inhibition, attention). Outside of the Maple Lab, her interests include hardware engineer and cybersecurity.

Keira is part of the class of 2025 at Mass Academy. She joined the MAPLE lab in 2024. Keira is passionate about continuing in research as she continues her academic journey.