Information for Parents

How to Participate

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To sign up your child for a study, please fill out the participant form below. Your information will be securely stored, and you'll be contacted when your child is eligible for a study.

Participation Form

Online Research Studies

Some research studies can be completed remotely or online. 

Faces Study

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Faces Study

Children ages 8- to 13-years-old play a computer game lasting ~45 minutes through a zoom session. Parents will also fill out a few questionnaires lasting ~10 minutes. 

As compensation, families receive a $20 electronic gift card to their choice of major retailer  (Amazon, Target, Starbucks, etc.). Children receive a science participation certificate. If you would like to participate, please email us at  and or fill out the sign-up link below.

Sign Up

In Person Research Studies

In Person Study at UCCS

Who is eligible? Children ages 6- to 10-years-old. 

In Person Research Study Overview

Treasure Study

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Treasure Study

Children ages 6 to 10-years-old play a computer game lasting 20-30 minutes at UCCS. 

As compensation, families receive a $10 electronic gift card to their choice of major retailer  (Amazon, Target, Starbucks, etc.). Children receive a science participation certificate and treasure box. If you would like to participate, please email us at  and or fill out the sign-up link below.

Sign Up