UC Davis Infant Cognition Lab

UC Davis Infant Cognition Lab The first years after birth are critically important for the development of the baby's brain and mind. https://linktr.ee/infantcognitionlab Come back frequently!

We are a lab at UC Davis devoted to understanding cognitive development in infancy. Welcome to the Infant Cognition Lab’s own Facebook community! We look forward to exchanging thoughts and ideas with you. In addition to updating you about what we’re doing in the lab, we will use this page as a resource for moms, dads, and parents-to-be with fun and helpful information on many things kid-, pregnanc

y- and development-related. Check out our website to learn more about the studies we have available or to volunteer to participate!

For this weeks community event, we are highlighting Tales for Tails, taking place at the Stephens Davis Branch Library! ...
08/25/2026

For this weeks community event, we are highlighting Tales for Tails, taking place at the Stephens Davis Branch Library! Come read📘 to a therapy dog 🐶. Taking place on Fridays from 3-4:30pm, this event is best suited for ages 5-12!

⭐The Infant Cognition Lab with Dr. Lisa Oakes⭐ is looking for undergraduate research assistants for Fall 2026! Research ...
08/18/2026

⭐The Infant Cognition Lab with Dr. Lisa Oakes⭐ is looking for undergraduate research assistants for Fall 2026! Research assistants may be involved with data collection, behavioral coding, and participant outreach, with the potential for interested and committed research assistants to carry out independent projects. We are looking for students who are friendly, responsible, and organized to join our team. Students in cognitive science and psychology are encouraged to apply!

Requirements:
Previous experience working with young children is preferred
PSC 140 and/or 143, or other relevant courses are preferred
Mandatory 2-quarter minimum commitment of 10 hours/week

No prior research experience is needed!
Students will receive research credit or transcript notation.

Link to the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi411kqbVRAxOIAFVheH9p29Sgsud5KJ7V4BwiuSNgLf_3vA/viewform?usp=header

The deadline to apply is Tuesday 9/8 at 11:59pm!
To learn more about their research, visit our website: https://oakeslab.ucdavis.edu/
Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

Today we are highlighting storytime at the Winters Community Library! Every Wednesday at 10:30am, join the group for bil...
08/18/2026

Today we are highlighting storytime at the Winters Community Library! Every Wednesday at 10:30am, join the group for bilingual stories📚, songs🎵, and fun💃! No reservation required! To learn more, click here: events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/15225729

This week we are highlighting "Wiggle Wednesday", an in-person music and movement class located at the Arthur F. Turner ...
08/11/2026

This week we are highlighting "Wiggle Wednesday", an in-person music and movement class located at the Arthur F. Turner community library in West Sacramento! Click the link for more details! events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/15922168

We're so excited to introduce our new lab manager, Zane!Zane graduated from UMass Boston in 2026 with a B.A in Psycholog...
07/24/2026

We're so excited to introduce our new lab manager, Zane!

Zane graduated from UMass Boston in 2026 with a B.A in Psychology and a minor in Cognitive Science. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a research assistant at the Early Minds Lab🧠. He is particularly interested in studying visual attention and memory in infants. In his free time, Zane enjoys reading 📚, playing video games 🎮, and watching footbal 🏈.

We are so excited to have you in the lab Zane!

Happy July! ☀️🏝️🌺Our new newsletter is out and full of exciting updates.Learn more about out latest studies, recent inte...
07/17/2026

Happy July! ☀️🏝️🌺
Our new newsletter is out and full of exciting updates.

Learn more about out latest studies, recent international conference attendance, and our lab members accomplishments!

Scan the QR code or follow our link to keep up with all our news.

The Infant Cognition Lab is going to be in Panama for  ! Stop by our posters and talks to learn more about the research ...
07/01/2026

The Infant Cognition Lab is going to be in Panama for ! Stop by our posters and talks to learn more about the research happening in our lab 🧠 👶 🏝️

Next up is Maheen! 😃Maheen is a Biochemistry major from the Bay Area who plans on studying for the MCAT and applying to ...
06/27/2026

Next up is Maheen! 😃

Maheen is a Biochemistry major from the Bay Area who plans on studying for the MCAT and applying to medical school after graduation 🩺📚 Outside of academics, she enjoys baking, collecting CDs, and crafting 🎂💿🎨 A fun fact about Maheen is that she has a growing CD collection! ✨

We are very excited to share that we have two new research assistants joining us this summer! 😀First up is Kate! Kate is...
06/27/2026

We are very excited to share that we have two new research assistants joining us this summer! 😀

First up is Kate! Kate is a third-year Psychology major with a Biology emphasis and Medical Humanities minor from Turlock, CA. She plans on pursuing her MD with a career focus in Psychiatry 🧠 🏩 Outside of school she enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and trying new workout classes. A fun fact about Kate is she grew up on a ranch! 🤠🌾

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