As an undergraduate research assistant (RA), you will be trained in one or more of the following areas: community outreach, data collection, data coding (behavioral or psychophysiological), data entry, sibling monitoring, data analysis and interpretation, literature searches. Lab members have the opportunity to work infants, toddlers, & preschoolers. You can also be involved in other aspects of the scientific process, such as conference presentations and research awards/proposals.
Frontiers in Undergraduate Research 2015
There are multiple ways to get involved:
PSYC 3889: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (3+ credits)
You can obtain a wide variety of “hands-on” research experiences by assisting the CAP Lab in planning, conducting, and analyzing research. Because of the extensive training required for developmental and neuroscience research, you should expect to devote at least 9 hours per week (3 credits) to completing research. (Recommended preparation: PSYC 2100WQ; Up to 3 credits of 3889 may be used on the Plan of Study for PSYC Majors or Minors; all credits count toward graduation)
Advanced UConn Student Opportunities
- PSYC 3899: INDEPENDENT STUDY
- Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts Research Experience (SHARE) Awards
- OUR Travel Award
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards
Work-Study Research Assistant Program
Are you are an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award? Would you be interested in assisting with CAP Lab research for your work-study employment? If so, then please apply for a CAP Lab position via the Work-Study Research Assistant Program.
Summer Research Internships
Outstanding and motivated undergraduates from all colleges/universities are encouraged to apply for our 10 week (200 hr) summer internship program. This competitive program presents a unique opportunity to work in the CAP Lab; to gain exposure to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience methods and experimental paradigms; and to participate in weekly research meetings. You can receive course credit from UConn or your home institution.
If you are interested in joining the lab, please complete the following questionnaire!