Cognitive Development Lab Waterloo

04/11/2024

Calling all junior scientists! If you have a 10-12 year old who is interested in coming to our lab to participate in this study, please contact us at [email protected]!

11/14/2023

Do you have an 8-10 year-old that would like to interact with a robot by teaching it a new concept? If so, this might be the perfect study for you. If you would like more information on how to participate in this, or future studies, please contact us at [email protected] :)

11/13/2023

Take a look at some of our recent research on adolescent's social media use. We hope you enjoy reading! 🤓

Special shout-out to Celina for all her hard work on this project!

08/11/2023

DISCOVER THE FUN OF PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH TO WRAP UP YOUR SUMMER!

Email us at [email protected] for more information.

05/23/2023

Our researchers would like to share findings from some interesting studies we've read recently.

04/11/2023

Our past suggested reads were for children, so we are switching things up with a book for caregivers!

02/17/2023

Our colleagues in the Self-Attitudes Lab and CDL researcher, Celina, have put together an excellent electronic workbook for fostering self-compassion in youth. It can be accessed here:

Shared with Dropbox

01/30/2023

Hello! We are currently running an in-person study on children’s social and communication skills for children aged 8-10 years; Attached is a flyer with more information about the study.

Please know that all of the studies run by the Cognitive Development Lab are not for profit, are completely voluntary, and have been approved by a University of Waterloo Ethics Board. The studies are designed to be child-appropriate and engaging, kids typically have fun participating! We offer rewards for participation, such as gift cards. If you are interested please reach out to us in messenger or through our email [email protected].
For more information about our lab and our research please check out our website https://uwaterloo.ca/cognitive-development-lab/

01/19/2023

Hello! Check out this event that we will be attending in February. It is a fun activity for families to attend.

Live with SWAY shared a post on Instagram: "Contest time!! Two lucky vendors will get 50% off! ...

11/13/2022

Take a look at some of our recent research on children's behaviour during games. We hope you enjoy reading! 🤓

Special shoutout to lead researcher Alanna Valcke for all her hard work on this!

10/14/2022

Get to know our lab! This week we would like you to meet Ph.D. candidate, Nicole Gevaux.

10/13/2022

Are you the parent of a teen aged 13- to 16- years old? We have an online social media study that you are eligible for! Participants receive two 5$ gift cards or community involvement hours. Email us at [email protected] to learn more and sign up.