Help research learning and memory

Want to help with research investigating learning and memory across the lifespan and earn some extra money at the same time?

The Memory and Language Lab at Colby College, under the supervision of Jen Coane, PhD, is conducting research investigating learning and memory across the lifespan. We are currently recruiting participants 60 years of age and older to take part in research studies. All sessions are administered individually and all results are completely confidential.

We are offering sessions in our new location at Colby College. At present, we are conducting several studies – we try to schedule sessions of 1 to 2 hours, depending on your availability. You may also schedule multiple sessions. We will compensate you for your time at $10/hour.

All studies involve simple tasks on a computer (provided; no experience necessary) or pencil and paper. You may be asked to remember lists of words or read short passages. All tasks are simple and you will be given full explanations of the task and what we are interested in, as well as practice on a task and the chance to ask questions.

Please note none of the testing is diagnostic and your performance will not be discussed with anyone. We are interested in group-level performance, not in that of a single individual. We are happy to talk with you about memory in general and can provide additional information as needed.

Feedback from a prior participant:

“My husband & I participated in your program & I realized we never got a chance to say how impressed we were with the students conducting the studies. They were friendly, polite and professional. They explained clearly what was going on each step of the way, gave lots of 'pats on the back', listened to suggestions from me & were generally wonderful!”

Learn about Memory and Earn Some Extra $$$

For more information or if you would like to schedule a session, please contact Jen at 859-5556 (office) or 859-5580 (lab) or email memorylanguage@gmail.com.