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The Early Minds Lab
​at UMass Boston 

If you have a child and you are interested in our studies, 
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About Us

​At the Early Minds Lab we are interested in learning about the thoughts babies, toddlers and young children have and how they learn about the world around them. In our studies, children sit on their parents' lap while they either watch a short series of videos on a computer monitor while we track their gaze, or watch some pictures on a tablet and play a fun memory game. Children may also play games with treasure maps, sticker machines, and more! Visits typically last about 30 minutes and as a thank you participants receive $30, a parking pass and a small gift. Learn more
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UPDATE ON LAB MANAGER JOB POSITION

WE RECEIVED A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION AND HAD TO CLOSE THE SEARCH EARLY. (A NOTICE WAS SENT OUT ON THE CDS MAILING LIST). IF YOU WERE PLANNING TO APPLY - WE ARE SORRY AND HOPE YOU WILL FIND YOU DREAM POSITION SOON!


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Our Studies

We are currently recruiting families with infants and young children between the ages of 18 months and 10 years of age for our on-campus and online studies. To learn more about which study your child qualifies for please visit our CURRENT STUDIES page! ​
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Treasure Map
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Early Minds Lab Members: Front left to right: Shibo Cao, Jade Zack, Mahan Abdollahinarenjbon, Tessyia Roper. Middle left to right: Dr. Tashauna Blankenship, Quinn Pham, Candice Koolhass. Back left to right: Dr. Erik Blaser, Dr. Vivian Ciaramitaro, Alireza Rozati, Dr. Zsuzsa Kaldy, Jamie Donenfeld (nee Beshore).
Are you an undergraduate student interested in getting research experience in our lab?
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EML in the News

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Our PI Dr. Kaldy gave a webinar talk with other colleagues about our eye-tracking studies. This talk was organized by Tobii.

​Tune in: 
bit.ly/3VERhFx
Jun 4, 2024
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Our Graduate Student Candice Koolhass was awarded the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) award from the U.S. Department of Defense. Congratulation's Candice!

Read More: ​bit.ly/3yl5KOE
May 15, 2024
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Remember when your child played our memory game? The journal article was featured on APA Spotlight! Read more
​Mar 4, 2024

NEWS UPDATES
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Click here for the SPRING 2025 Newsletter!

Early Minds Lab at Children's Museums
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We have been conducting some of our studies at the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA.
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