290 Credit at the LBC Lab Cognitive Neuroscience at the LBC Lab Scientists in the Lifelong Brain and Cognition Lab conduct experiments which bring the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience together. Many studies use MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) technology in combination with cognitive theory to investigate the effects of interventions. Wor k i n a uniq ue lab wit h a fun, s up po rti ve atm os phe re . UIUC Beckman Institute 4 0 5 N M a t h ew s A v e U r ba n a , I L 6 1 8 0 1 http://lbc.beckman.illinois.edu/ Lifelong Brain and Cogni tion Lab T el : 2 1 7 2 4 4 6 7 6 3 Working as a 290 GOAL The course is designed to give students an introductory experience in conducting research in a laboratory environment. In the Lifelong Brain and Cognition (LBC) Lab, your tasks may include: Subject Running Data Coding Data Entry Attending meetings/training sessions Performing other data work This course is designed to provide research experience for those in the field of psychology, or in related fields. Having this type of experience is very valuable in terms of employment after graduation and/or applying to graduate school. We also hope that you will gain a greater appreciation for the importance of scientific research, the impact it has, and the work that it requires. MAIN FIELDS OF RESEARCH The LBC Lab is a great opportunity for students with an interest in: Cognitive Psychology o Aging o Memory o Multi-tasking Neuroscience o Neuroimaging Human Participant Research HOW IT WORKS Students are typically supervised by one person in lab, who may be a lab manager, program coordinator, graduate student, or postdoctoral researcher. TIME COMMITMENT Minimum of 1 credit hour. Additional credit requires increased hours in lab. Check with your department to see if the credit will factor into your GPA. INTERESTED? Send your resume to: Caitlin Kienzler kienzle1@illinois.edu