The Perception Laboratory is recruiting participants for a research study aimed at better understanding human-AI cooperation. This research uses human eye-tracking signals to inform the development of hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL) agents for human-agent collaboration. The goal of this research is to understand how to produce agents that can effectively work with a wide range of humans that vary in expertise, preference and adaptability.

Participants will play the game Overcooked on a desktop computer while eye-tracking and keyboard input are collected, as well as fill out a series of questionnaires. 

To be eligible to participate, you must be between the ages of 18 to 65 years and have normal vision (20/40 or better) without correction from eyeglasses or contact lenses. Contact lenses and eyeglasses should not be worn during the study.

Your participation in this study will require approximately 90 minutes of your time and can be scheduled at your convenience. The study will take place in ECST 322, Engineering Center at CU Boulder.  
 
You will receive a $25 Visa card for your participation. If interested, please scan the QR code (in the attached image) or visit the booking site to reserve a time. Email perception.laboratory.usafa@gmail.com for more information.

The SHINE Lab is seeking participants for a paid study investigating how technology affects teams performing tasks. The experiment will take approximately 1.5 hours. The study uses non-invasive sensors to measure brain and physiological activity while participants complete a task in teams of two.

Participants will be compensated $30 with an additional bonus of up to $40 based on task performance (up to $70 total).

If you are interested in participating, please email shinelabstudy@gmail.com for more information, or schedule a slot.

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Language Lab (KimLab) is recruiting participants for a research study on language comprehension. This is a non-invasive EEG study that lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours where you will read words and sentences on a computer screen and answer yes/no questions. You will be paid $40-$60 in cash at the end of the session for your time ($20/hour).

For our EEG study, we will put saline gel and EEG equipment on your head, face and arm. Participants are recommended to wash their hair after the study. 

You may be eligible to participate if you are:

• A native English speaker (English was your primary language before you turned 5 years old)
• Between the ages 18–40

Location:
Center for Innovation & Creativity, Room 133
1777 Exposition Drive, Boulder, CO 80309

Feeling like we belong impacts our sense of safety and our ability to heal. The Renée Crown Wellness Institute invites minoritized students to participate in conversations around belonging, identity and sexual harm on campus. 

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are a CU Boulder student
• Are 18 years or older
• Belong to an underrepresented race/ethnicity on campus or identify as LGBTQQ2SIA+

This is a paid research study (IRB# 23-0029), and participation involves a brief survey and engagement in a student-led focus group. Please note, we are currently not enrolling cisgender men in this study. 

Learn more and see if you're eligible. 

The SHINE Lab is recruiting participants for a virtual reality study who are:

• Students, staff or faculty at CU Boulder.
• Fluent in English.
• Over the age of 18.

In our study at the Center for Innovation and Creativity, Room 171E, you'll delve into virtual reality tasks while we safely monitor your physiological reactions.

Our non-invasive, comfortable and user-friendly devices will track your eye movements and your brain activity. The purpose of the research is to investigate more intuitive and inherent interaction techniques for virtual reality.

The studies last two hours and you'll receive a $30 compensation for your time. You cannot earn course credit through this study.

If interested, schedule a time slot. For more details about the study, please reach out to ragu8188@colorado.edu.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how probiotic supplementation impacts your stress levels. This research may help us better understand factors that support adaptive stress responding.

You may be eligible for this study if you are:

• Age 18 to 45.
• Willing to take a probiotic supplement for about two months.
• Not immunosuppressed.

Participation includes:

• One 30-minute in-person visit, where you will receive the probiotic/placebo and complete questionnaires.
• About 2 months of supplementation.
• Completion of periodic brief questionnaires sent via text.

970-921-9321 IRB Protocol #: 22-0234

The Shine Lab is recruiting participants for a research study who:

• Are students, staff or faculty at CU Boulder
• Are native English speakers
• Are over the age of 18
• Are proficient at using computers
• Do not have a history of seizures

These studies take place at the Center for Innovation and Creativity (1777 Exposition Drive) in Room 171E. In this type of study, we look at your physiological reaction and at your brain waves as you work in a team on a task that involves searching for objects of interest in satellite images. The purpose of the research is to better understand the experiences people have while working in teams on collaborative tasks. 

We will use non-invasive sensors (functional-near infrared spectroscopy) to measure your brain and physiological activity while you work with the visual search task.

These devices are safe and comfortable for experiment participants to wear.
The studies last two hours each and the pay is $15 per hour, plus a significant merit-based cash bonus. You cannot earn course credit through this study.

If you are interested, please email shinelabstudy@gmail.com to schedule a slot.

The Neuromechanics Lab needs volunteers for a study on arm-reaching behavior.

You must:

• Be English-speaking
• Be 25–65-years-old
• Have no neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
• Be able to move the arms and hands without difficulty
• Be able to arrange transportation to CU Boulder campus

This study will involve one day of testing for approximately two hours. All procedures take place in our campus laboratory, Neuromechanics Laboratory, Engineering Center ECSL 1B21. Subjects will be compensated for their participation (up to $50).

Participants are needed for a research study evaluating foods from the Mediterranean diet. 

You may qualify if you:

• Are 30–69 years old
• Have a 25–37 BMI
• Have high blood sugar, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
• Have stable medication use
• Have a relatively low intake of Mediterranean diet-style foods
• Haven't changed your exercise patterns within the last three months
• Do not smoke

Participation involves:

• Monthly visits to the CU Anschutz Medical Campus over a period of 20 weeks
• Blood, urine and stool sample collections
• Four 4-week periods with daily consumption of various study foods such as salmon, beef, oatmeal, cheesecake, walnuts, red peppers, avocado and chickpeas

Food and compensation provided. Complete the screener to see if you qualify.

The study will take place in the Clinical and Translational Research Center on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus at 1890 N. Revere Ct., Room 6030, in Aurora.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how probiotic supplementation impacts your stress levels. This research may help us to better understand factors that support adaptive stress responding. 

You may be eligible for this study if you are:

• Ages 18 to 45
• Willing to take a probiotic supplement for approximately two months
• Not immunosuppressed

Participation includes:

• One 30-minute in-person visit where you will receive the probiotic/placebo and complete questionnaires
• Approximately two months of supplementation
• Completion of periodic brief questionnaires sent via text

Take a brief survey to find out if you’re eligible.

IRB Protocol #: 22-0234 
Questions? Contact Lauren Finkelstein 
lauren.finkelstein@colorado.edu 
970-921-9321 

We are looking for healthy males and females, ages 17–35, to participate in a study at the CU Boulder Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory.

• The study is seven weeks long with eight in-person visits
• Participants live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 7.7 days (15.4 days total)

Compensation up to $3,785. Get study details and apply.

We are looking for parents of children aged 1.0 to 13.9 years to complete a short survey on children's sleep patterns and sleep-related practices. The survey asks about the child’s demographics, developmental history, sleep patterns, medication consumption and electronic media use. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. 

Take the survey. You can also access the survey by scanning the QR code.

Strategic Relations and Communications is seeking undergraduates to participate in hour-long focus groups that will be held throughout the week of April 24. The focus groups will be conveniently held on Zoom.

We want to hear your opinions about CU Boulder’s academic resources. Participation is confidential, and all responses will be anonymous. 

As a token of appreciation, we are offering each participant a $20 Amazon gift card.

Visit the SRC website to find a date and time that works for you and reserve your spot. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis—so sign up today! 
 

Looking for adults (ages 21–40) to participate in a paid research study. The CUChange lab is conducting a study on acute cannabis use. The goal is to better understand the effects of cannabis on inflammation and blood sugar regulation.

Participation in this study involves two in-person appointments over the course of one week. These appointments include blood collection through an intravenous catheter (IV), two oral glucose tests and a series of confidential surveys about health, diet and exercise.

Participants can earn up to $200 for completing the study.

Requirements:

• 21–40 years old
• Have used cannabis at least once
• Have not used cannabis in the last 3 months
• Are willing to use cannabis at one of the appointments

If you are interested, please complete the eligibility survey. For more information, please contact sonic.custudy@gmail.com.

The Pain Lab at CU Boulder, affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Science, is seeking participants ages 21–70 for a research study with non-invasive wearable sensors.

You may be eligible if you have experienced back pain for the last three-plus months. Participants will be compensated up to $360.

If you're interested, fill out the eligibility screening form. We will contact you regarding your eligibility.