Participate
Research studies for Little Scientists
Two ways to participate!
Come Visit Us! We are now welcoming families back into the lab! We have health and safety protocols in place to keep everyone safe (masks, vaccines, and air purifiers). We are currently running in-person studies for children ages 2 and up.
Participate Online! We are also conducting studies online via Zoom for infants and children ages 5 months and up. Participate with us from the comfort of your home!
If you would like to have your child participate in our research, please fill out our web form or email us at devmind@bu.edu. We’ll contact you about the studies we may have for your child/children.
If you have any questions, please email us at devmind@bu.edu.
One of our little scientists after a visit to the Developing Minds Lab!
What to expect from your visit to the lab
When you visit the Developing Minds Lab, a member of our lab will meet you in the parking garage across the street from the Department of Psychological and Brain Science building. Parking is free. If you take public transit, our lab is conveniently located at the Boston University East T stop on the B Green Line.
You and your child will be shown into our lab play room, where your child can play while we talk about the study with you. This gives you time to ask questions and gives your child time to warm up. Then, you and your child will enter one of our study rooms where the study will take place. Depending on the study and your child’s age, she or he may watch a puppet show or video, play an interactive game, or hear a story and answer questions. Each study takes about 10-15 minutes for infants and toddlers, 10-30 minutes for older children. You can stay with your child the entire time.
If you are bringing children that are not participating in a study that day, a member of our staff will be happy to play with them in our play room while the study is going on.
Your child will receive a certificate and a small gift for participating. You are welcome to stay and play!
Take a tour of our lab!
Learn more
Want to learn more about the research studies we do in the Developing Minds Lab? If you have any questions, please contact us. Thank you for your interest in the work we do!
