The Neurophysiology of Movement Lab is looking for participants 60-plus-years-old to train lower-body muscles and test changes in standing balance. Participation involves 11 visits (two 2-hour sessions, nine 40-minute sessions) over 3-5 weeks. After their final session, participants will receive $150. Volunteers should be free of any walking impairments and be able to stand independently. If interested, please contact Joey Carzoli at joseph.carzoli@colorado.edu or 904-477-8678.

The Neurophysiology of Human Movement Lab is looking for healthy adults ages 60–89 years to participate in a research study investigating the effects of manual dexterity training on the health of the neuromuscular system. 

The study involves nine separate visits to our lab (one visit: 30 minutes, two visits: 2 hours each, six visits: 1 hour each) over three weeks total on the CU Boulder Main Campus, for which subjects will be paid $120.  

If interested, please call 402-310-7298 or email taylor.tvrdy@colorado.edu and reference the manual dexterity study.
 

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab is conducting research on the effects of CBD on mood and behavior. We are recruiting young adults ages 18 to 30. 

One group we recruit will include people who are experiencing depression. The other group will consist of people who have never had any diagnosed mental disorder. 

The study includes a few different parts: 

• You will answer short twice-daily surveys for 6 weeks on your mobile device.
• You will complete three in-person research visits, each including an interview about life experiences, a set of computer games, a blood draw and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan. 
• You will select and use a CBD product for up to 6 weeks.

The study takes place over the course of 6 weeks, and you will be compensated for your participation (maximum of $863–$1,038 for completing all parts of the study). 

If you want to learn more, contact the RADD Lab at raddlab@colorado.edu or fill out our initial eligibility screening.

We are a conducting research study on political discussion, and the purpose is to understand how individuals think about and talk about candidates during a political campaign. The study is titled, “Conversation During Political Campaigns” and it has been approved by CU’s Institutional Review Board.

We invite faculty and staff to participate in one of several sessions that will be held on Zoom over the next couple weeks. The session will take approximately one hour and we are offering a $20 Amazon gift card as compensation for participation. In order to participate, you should be comfortable using Zoom and have access to a working webcam at the time of the session. We will not be recording the sessions, but you will be interacting with other participants.

If you are interested in participating, please click here to consent to participate, take a short initial survey, and schedule the session that would be most convenient for your schedule.

If you have any questions about the study, or about your rights as a participant, please feel free to contact the CU Principal Investigator Anand Edward Sokhey.

The Emotive Computing Lab at CU Boulder is looking for participants for a study of eye movements and brain activity during learning.  

You are eligible to participate in this research study if you:

• Are at least 16 years of age
• Are a student (at a high school, college or university)
• Are fluent in English
• Are in good health
• Have no history of seizures
• Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
• Are proficient with computers
• Have not previously taken part in the Online Learning study with our lab (check if unsure)

What does my participation entail?

The study requires one visit of between 2 and 3 hours to the lab on CU Boulder’s East Campus (1777 Exposition Drive, Boulder, CO 80309; see COVID-19 safety procedures below), plus one 30-minute follow-up questionnaire to be completed online. 

The first visit will involve having your eye movements, physiological responses (e.g., heart rate), video of your face/upper body, and brain activity non-invasively recorded while you complete a computer-based reading task and answer several questionnaires. It will take approximately 2 to 3 hours, and you will be paid $20 per hour for a total of $40-60.

About a week later, you will complete a 30-minute online survey; upon completion you will receive an additional $10. Note that travel compensation is not provided.

If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will also need to provide consent.

What are the COVID-related safety procedures?

We will take utmost care to ensure your safety for the duration of the visit, with stringent procedures approved by CU administration.

• We provide masks, handwashing stations and temperature checks on arrival.
• All occupants of the building are required to wear a mask at all times.
• All equipment is sterilized between uses with medical-grade disinfectant.
• You will be alone in the testing room for most of the study (a researcher will run the session from an adjacent room, instructing you via video conference).
• Only six people will be in the facility at a time (43% of usual occupancy).

How will I get paid?

Payment will be via an Amazon gift card.

What are the next steps?

If you are interested in participating, please sign up online. You can contact us at eyemindlink@gmail.com with any questions.

The Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Computing Lab at CU Boulder invites you to participate in a study of collaboration. 

You are eligible to participate if you: 

• Are a CU Boulder student
• At least 18 years of age
• Speak English
• Do not have significant and uncorrected vision impairments
• Have not previously played Physics Playground or a similar game (e.g., Crayon Physics Deluxe, Magic Pen) for more than an hour

The study will take place over Zoom and will last approximately two and a half hours. You will be compensated with a $40 Amazon gift card.

If you are interested in participating, please contact us at emotivecomputing.cps2@gmail.com for more information.

ATLAS Institute is looking for participants to complete a study involving working with and programming a robot to perform two tasks (IRB #21-0201). This study will further ongoing research into human-robot interaction. 

Participants must meet the following requirements: 

• Have experience using Robot Operating System (ROS) with robots 
• Be age 18-plus
• Have ~2 hours

Participants will be compensated with $40 for their time. 

To get involved, please take this brief eligibility survey or email bryce.ikeda@colorado.edu with the headline "HRI Study Participant."

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Interested in your moods and brain? Want a picture of your brain? Participate in a paid study to understand your own emotions and the emotions of others here on campus in the CU Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (IRB#17-0358).

Study includes some or all of the following parts:

• Visit(s) 1 & 1.5 – Behavioral Lab Tasks: Interview about thoughts and feelings, physiological monitoring (heart rate), computer tasks, questionnaires (2-3 hours each; $20/hour; Visit 1 will take place remotely in the form of a Zoom video call)
• Visit 2 – fMRI Scan: View videos and pictures, and think about emotions while in a brain imaging scanner, computer tasks, questionnaires (2 hours; $25/hour and picture of your brain)
• Opportunities to participate in paid follow-up surveys may also be available.

For Aims 1-3: To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 55 years old and have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

For Aim 4: To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 25 years old.

Please fill out a brief survey to apply.

Have a question? Please email gruberpeplab@colorado.edu with the subject line “MASC Bipolar Study” or give us a call at 512-956-7371.

The Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Computing Lab at CU Boulder invites you to participate in a study of collaboration. You are eligible to participate if you are a CU Boulder student, at least 18 years of age, speak English, do not have significant and uncorrected vision impairments, and have not previously played Physics Playground or a similar game (e.g., Crayon Physics Deluxe, Magic Pen) for more than an hour. The study will take place over Zoom and will last approximately two and a half hours. You will be compensated with a $40 Amazon gift card. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at emotivecomputing.cps2@gmail.com for more information.

Researchers in the Neurophysiology of Movement Lab are conducting a study to investigate the acute influence of sensory stimulation on neuromuscular function and balance. They are looking for adults ages 18–65 with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Participants must be able to walk but have some difficulty walking. The study involves two separate in-person visits to our lab on CU Boulder Main Campus separated by 4–6 days. The evaluation sessions are approximately two hours each, and participants will be paid up to $100 for completing the study. If interested, please contact Mohammed Alenazy by phone at 303-492-4975 or email at moal4255@colorado.edu.

Researchers at the Institute of Cognitive Science are seeking men and women volunteers to participate in a research study investigating how technology can either facilitate or hinder teams performing tasks. The experiment will take approximately 1.5 hours. Participants must be 18 years or older and will be compensated at $15 an hour. Participants will also earn money through performance in the task. If you are interested in participating or for more information, please contact Professor Leanne Hirshfield at shinelabstudy@gmail.com

The CU Locomotion Laboratory is looking for subjects for a road cycling shoe study that you may be eligible for! 

Participants must:

• Be over 18 years old
• Be in good health
• Cycle (outdoors or indoors) at least four hours per week
• Have at least one year of road biking experience
• Be able to comfortably ride either a 52- or 56-cm road bike frame
• Fit a shoe size of Euro 38–39 or 43–45

Participation involves two approximately two-hour long sessions: riding a series of 50-meter sprints on an uphill road in Boulder and riding a series of standing start sprints inside the Locomotion Lab at CU Boulder. The repeat sprints will compare different road cycling shoe models.

Participants will receive one $25 Amazon gift card per 2-hour session.

COVID protocols: Participants in this study will be screened prior to participation, researchers are required to wear masks, and the testing bikes will be sanitized between subjects.

If interested, please text 719-332-3381 or email cucyclingshoes@gmail.com.

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)'s Undergraduate Research Programs Division and the Committee on Diversity & Inclusion present a first step in response to the national call for awareness and action on diversity, equity and inclusion. This a virtual conference to serve as a platform for professionals to share, learn, listen and grow in areas of this integrated focus, in order to adequately contribute to the ongoing transformation of the undergraduate research environment on our campuses. Using creative facilitative approaches including critical conversations and innovative presentations related to the installation, operation, maintenance and application of undergraduate research structures in higher education institutions, this conference promotes the exploration and adoption of effective tools and processes for change, that will generate a range of equitable and inclusive opportunities for the advancement of undergraduate research. Target audience: Professionals who support the undergraduate research enterprise including mentors, administrators, faculty and industry partners.

CU Boulder undergrads: UROP invites you to join a team of students working with faculty in many fields of study. Projects are supported by UROP Team Grants and may provide financial support to participants. To participate, check out the list of projects and reach out to the project mentors directly.

Undergraduate students: Take a quick 10-minute survey about the impact of COVID-19 on your social circle and class experience for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card. 

For questions or comments regarding the survey please contact one of the following researchers: 

• Michelle Benedum, michelle.benedum@colorado.edu 
• Sarah Brown, sarah.e.brown@colorado.edu 
• Tyler Garrett, tyler.garret@colorado.edu