Sarah Feldt
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Hi everyone! I'm Sarah Feldt and I've just finished up my second year of the Ph.D. program in physics at the University of Michigan. Although my degree will be in physics, my research is best described as being in neuroscience.
My current research project investigates network dynamics and communication between two interacting networks of neurons. Through the use of computer simulations, I examine measures of phase synchrony within each network as well as between the networks to gain an understanding of the underlying dynamics. The collective signal of each network can be interpreted as an EEG recording, allowing for a comparison of this model with phase synchrony measurements currently used in seizure prediction.
My interests outside of the academic world include KU basketball (my undergrad was at the University of Kansas), baking, and hiking. I also play flute and piccolo in the U of M Life Sciences Orchestra and have the world's cutest kitten named Einsteinia. I'm very excited about getting to travel to Beijing this summer and meet all of you!