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Information for interested students

Research experience is one of the most important items on your resume,
especially if you are planning to apply to graduate school. Research in the UMB Baby Labs can also lead you to your Honor's thesis. Research assistants get hands-on experience with experimental methods and after successfully completing their coursework, can receive more personalized letters of recommendation from the supervising professor and further help in continuing their studies on the graduate level.
    Students participate in laboratory work for 7 hours/week for 3 credits (Psych 286 or Psych 486, Research Apprenticeship).

1. •assisting in studies with infants and toddlers
   

2. •attending lab meetings
   

3. •analyzing data on the computer
   

4. •recruiting infant subjects and scheduling appointments
   

5. •writing one or more journal article summaries
   

      Excellent interpersonal skills are vital for working with parents and infants. Click here for how to contact us.