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Meet the team

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Lab Director

Robin Karlin

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing SciencesI completed my PhD at Cornell University in 2018 under the guidance of Draga Zec. My dissertation is titled "Towards an articulatory model of tone: a cross-linguistic investigation". From 2019-2023 I was a postdoc at the SMAC Lab at the Waisman Center at UW-Madison. 

Postdocs and graduate students

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Postdoctoral Fellow

Chris Geissler

I am a postdoc in the NeSST Lab and the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I completed my Ph.D.  in linguistics at Yale University with a dissertation on articulatory timing in Tibetan (2021, advisor: Jason Shaw). More information is available at my website.

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Lab Manager

Lauren Holzwarth

I am a first-year masters student studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences here at the University of Missouri. I am excited to further my understanding of our field through my studies and time in the lab. Following graduation, I would like to work in an acute care setting with individuals who have experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury.

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Graduate Research Assistant

Abigail Collier

I am a second year graduate student in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences department at the University of Missouri. Following graduate school, I hope to work as medical speech pathologist specializing in neurodegenerative disorders that affect communication.

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Graduate Research Assistant

Maggie Ribaudo

I am a second year graduate student studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Mizzou. Following graduate school I plan to work in the field for a few years, most likely with pediatrics, so that I can narrow my research interests.

Undergraduate students

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Morgan Bottcher

I am currently a junior at the University of Missouri studying Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. After I graduate, I am planning to attend graduate school to become a SLP. I am really looking forward to gaining more experience in the field and can’t wait to keep learning more!

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Caleigh Friedrich

I am currently a junior studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Following graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. My goal is to work with pediatrics in a school setting, though I am still exploring and learning about all areas of the field!

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Lauren Green

I am currently in my senior year at Mizzou pursuing a bachelor's degree in health sciences. Following graduation, I plan to continue my involvement in research and begin exploring options for a master's program. I find many facets of neuroscience intriguing, and I'm eager to further my knowledge in any areas I can!

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Claire Hennemann

I am an undergraduate SLHS major at the University of Missouri with aspirations of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I’m particularly interested in pediatrics and excited to explore different settings throughout my journey. I’m looking forward to all the opportunities to learn, grow, and gain experience along the way!

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Maddie Hirsch

I am a senior at Mizzou studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, and I'm especially interested in pediatrics and speech production, while continuing to explore the many different areas within the field. I plan to pursue graduate school to become a licensed SLP. Outside of school, I am currently working towards my Pilates certification, which has further grown my interest in movement, wellness, and the connection between the body and mind. 

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Abbie Parr

I’m an undergraduate student majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Mizzou, with plans to pursue graduate school to become a licensed SLP. Alongside my passion for speech and language, I enjoy singing and the fine arts. My goal is to work with pediatric clients in a school setting, though I also enjoy exploring the many different aspects of the field as I continue through the SLHS program.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Georgia Terrill

I am currently a senior at the University of Missouri studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Following graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. I have a wide range of interests within the field, particularly pediatrics, and am eager to deepen my understanding of speech and language through hands-on research experience.

Former lab members

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Sophie Barth

Lab manager,
2024-2025

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Riley Hall

Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2025-2026

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Sophie Rodriguez-Bell

Lab manager,
2025-2026

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Cora Hartwig

Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2024-2026

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Sarah Stelzer

Graduate Research Assistant, 2023-2025

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Hannah Meystrik

Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2025-2026

Our collaborators

Ben Parrell, SMAC Lab, UW-Madison

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Carrie Niziolek, BLAB Lab, UW-Madison

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Dinglan Tang, University of Hong Kong

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Christina Bjorndahl, Carnegie Mellon University

Contact us

Neural Substrates of Speech and Timing Lab

Lewis Hall, Rm 221

701 S 5th St

Columbia, MO 65211

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email: speechtiming@health.missouri.edu

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