Welcome to the Infant Cognition Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University!

Do you have an infant or young child?

If so, you can help us with our research. We recruit babies between 3 and 24 months of age to take part in our studies. We would also be pleased to hear from you if you are expecting a baby.

How do babies learn about the people, animals, and objects around them?

How do they know that cats are different from dogs
or that animals walk but tables cannot?

Description:
We are a developmental research team directed by Dr. David Rakison, a Carnegie Mellon professor. The questions above are the types of issues we are interested in at the Infant Cognition Lab.

Lab Visits:
For every study, you will be with your child ALL the time. The studies are very simple but fun. For example, your child will watch a computer display or play with some toys for a few minutes while we observe his behavior. A typical visit to the lab usually lasts 30 minutes or so, and is fun for you and for your baby.

Location:
We are situated on the CMU campus in the Margaret Morrison Building. If you agree to take part, you will be sent directions to the lab, and one of our lab co-ordinators will provide you with directions over the phone. Click here if you would like to see directions on-line.

If you are interested in having your baby take part, please call (412) 268-6122. You can also sign-up on line. Click here to go to our sign up page and send us an email.

For more frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQ page.