Child Development Labs at Boston University

Sign up now! By signing up, you are adding your name to a list of families who want to hear more about our research. Once you express interest, we will be in touch to tell you more about the specific studies your kids are the right age for, and then you can decide if you would like to participate.

https://www.bu.edu/cdl/join-us/for-parents/

Child Development Labs at Boston University The CDL are a group of labs interested in how kids learn and grow. We conduct fun and interactive studies with kids of all ages.

*Meet our labs!* The Developing Minds Lab at BU, run by Dr. Melissa Kibbe, is interested in how infants and children perceive, understand, and remember objects and people. We currently have ONLINE research studies for children age 5 months to 8 years, some of which offer gift cards for participation!

To learn more about studies for your child, email [email protected] or to schedule a visit go to https://sdll.as.me/schedule.php

*Meet our labs!* In the Brain and Early Experiences (BEE) lab, run by Dr. Amanda Tarullo, we are interested in how parents support healthy brain development in the first years of life and how children learn to control their attention and emotions. We study child development by using measures like observing parents and children playing, EEG to assess brain activity patterns, and cortisol levels to assess stress hormones.

Right now we have studies for children from ages 2 to 4! In this study we want to understand how Hispanic families support their children learn the skills that help them succeed in school, like having a strong vocabulary and pay attention while ignoring distractions. This study will take place fully remotely and families will be compensated for their time. To sign up, email [email protected]

The Child Cognition Lab, run by Prof. Deb Kelemen, is interested in children's and adults' conceptions of people, animals, and objects. For example, some of their recent research investigates biology education in early elementary school and how children learn about social norms.

Interested in getting involved? They are currently seeking parents and teachers of children enrolled in 1st or 2nd grade to do a short online study! This study examines the way children and their caregivers learn about public health concepts like disease. Participants will be compensated for their time. To sign up, email [email protected]