Research

  • Mexican-American Participants Wanted

    University of Connecticut

    Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences And Department of Psychology

    Language Experience and the Brain

     

    We are looking for:

    • Individuals who identify as Mexican-Americans
    • Individuals who are bilinguals (18 – 25 years old) who speak English and Spanish
    • Individuals with no history of hearing or neurological disorders

    As part of the study, we will record brainwaves from sensors placed on your head, and we will ask you to wear a digital audio recorder for two days

    There are 2 brain assessment sessions (up to 3 hours each)

    Participation in this study require at least one-week of commitment

    This study will be performed on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus

    Eligible subjects can receive up to $70 in Amazon gift cards for participation 

    If this sounds interesting to you, please us at my.uconn.brain@gmail.com for more information.

    This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H16-264.

    PIs: Adrian Garcia-Sierra, Ph.D, Erika Skoe, Ph.D, Nairan Ramirez-Esparza, Ph.D

    For more information, contact: Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences And Department of Psychology at my.uconn.brain@gmail.com