Elyssa E
- Research Program Mentor
Industry expert at George Fox University
Expertise
Psychoacoustics, Cognitive science and musicology, Research fundamentals, Music Theory and Syntax, Neurodiversity and Learning.
Bio
I am interested in the neurological process of learning and development in the context of music learning for students with ASD, Autism, and ADHD. I analyze how cognitive perception and prediction are influenced through the process of learning, how metacognition influences learning efficiency, and how audition in music can help strengthen our neuroplasticity. Additionally, I have a strong background in resilience and trauma-informed education/research. Beyond my research interests, I am a human rights activist, education mentor for women in Afghanistan, and previously was an education mentor for refugee youth in New Zealand. I have additionally served as a UN Volunteer English Teacher for WFP Egypt.Project ideas
On the Neuroscience of Music
Are you curious about the connections between neuroscience and music? Analyze the neurological influences of music therapy in elderly care within your community and publish a research paper on your findings.
Is Education Working?
Design a research project which analyzes the standards of education in your community, gather data from local schools, then craft a presentation on your findings to share with your local school board. What philosophical and cultural assumptions influence the structure of your local education system? In which areas are they beneficial and where do they fail? Let's find out together.