Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Fiona Chan

Call Discrimination and Auditory System Development in Zebra Finches

In the Theunissen Lab, we conduct research on zebra finches’ ability to differentiate calls and vocalizations and the neural computations behind this. The zebra finches have incredible discrimination and complex social behaviors, making them an effective focus in understanding auditory perception. For this summer research, we will explore how auditory perception and communication is developed in young zebra finches. Through operant conditioning experiments, we aim to understand the abilities of young zebra finches in call differentiation and how they learn their rich repertoire. This research works towards the goal of understanding the early development of auditory systems.

Message To Sponsor

Thank you for creating this opportunity to pursue my research interests and passion areas! I am extremely excited to develop my knowledge and contribute my initiative to auditory neuroscience, a field that resonates deeply with me due to my own hearing disability.