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Undergraduate Information
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As an undergraduate research assistant, you would be trained on lab organization, basic recruitment procedures, coding and analysis of our data. Because of the nature of this research training, we ask you to make a two-semester commitment to the Project. You would also have the opportunity to visit infants and toddlers ranging from 6 months to two years of age. In addition, you would work on other projects such as website maintenance and development and conference presentations, which are integral to disseminating information about our studies to others in the field and to participants families. All students participating in the Project attend weekly lab meetings to review overall progress and plan for the following weeks work.
There are three ways to get involved:
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Research Tutorial
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As a tutorial student, you will be involved in the Project as part of your coursework in psychology. You should expect to devote at least 9 hours per week to training and work in the lab, baby visits, weekly meetings with Professor Barr, and literature review. Professor Barr will work with you to set individual goals that are tailored to your background and interests. Upon completion of the tutorial, you will be awarded three credits and the appropriate course grade on your transcript.
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Research Assistantship
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As an undergraduate research assistant, you will be involved in the project as an extra-curricular work opportunity through the Georgetown University Research Opportunities Program (GUROP). You should expect to devote at least 7 hours per week to training and work in the lab, baby visits, and lab meetings (as described above) with all team members. Upon completion of at least 70 hours of involvement per semester, you will receive a $400 stipend and a Georgetown Undergraduate Research Assistant notation on your transcript. GUROP students are also eligible to compete for a Summer Research Fellowship. For more details on this option, please visit the GUROP website.
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Cognitive Science Senior Thesis
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As a thesis student with Professor Barr as your mentor, you will mainly focus on a specific study that you will write up in a form suitable for publication submission. Due to the nature of infant research, you should speak with Professor Barr by no later than early in the spring of your junior year and plan to work on the thesis throughout your senior year. Your commitment also includes at least 9 hours per week spent working in the lab, participating in baby visits, weekly meetings with Professor Barr to discuss your study and relevant literature. Upon completion of your thesis, you will be awarded a minimum of four credits distributed across two semesters. For information on awarded credit, requirements, and deadlines, please visit the Cognitive Science website.
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