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What is a typical experience for psychology and neuroscience students in this lab?

  • Excluding MRI scans, the majority of lab work is currently done remotely. However, you may be asked to come to the lab’s location within the MIDB
  • For the first few weeks in the lab, you will largely focus on completing training. This includes training required by our institution for human and MRI research, as well as learning how to use analysis software. After training is completed, you will focus on using the appropriate software to analyze MRI data and aid in MRI scanning.
  • For more information on RA responsibilities, check our current posting

Can I get research credits for volunteering in this lab?

  • Past undergraduate research assistants majoring in psychology and/or neuroscience have been able to receive directed research/study credits for their efforts in the lab.
  • Please confirm with your major’s department.

What if I’m interested in doing a research project?

  • For students interested in completing a research project in the lab, we suggest at least 3 semesters (can include summer semesters) to complete a project. 
  • We welcome students to complete their Capstones, Honors thesis, Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS), and their Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) projects in our lab. 

How is this experience meaningful for students?

  • Pursuing grad school, medical school, and/or other health professions field
  • If you have an interest in research with imaging technology, neuroscience, pediatrics, and other related fields

Recommended classes for students (as of July 2022)

  • NSCI 2001 / 2101 - Human Neuroanatomy
  • NSCI 3101 - Neurobiology I: Molecules, Cells, and Systems
  • PSY 3801 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis
  • PSY 3001W - Introduction to Research Methods
  • PSY 3061 - Introduction to Biological Psychology
  • PSY 5063 - Introduction to Functional MRI