Participate in research
See below for a list of research studies we are currently running.
These studies are being conducted by the BYU Language and Brain Lab under the direction of Jeffrey Green.
Peanut (IRB2021-282)
Who: Native speakers of Spanish or Mandarin who learned English as a second language.
What: During the study, you will listen to some sentences and look at pictures on a screen while we monitor your eye movements. Contact lenses are preferred to glasses, if needed. The study will last 50-60 minutes.
Compensation: You will receive course credit or $15 in Cougar Cash for your time. Participants without a BYU ID will receive an Amazon gift card.
For more information, contact the Jeffrey Green at jjgreen@byu.edu.
Mr. Rogers (IRB2022-364)
Who: Monolingual English speakers or English speakers who recently learned Spanish or Russian in an immersion setting.
What: You will be asked to complete a language background questionnaire, a proficiency exam (unless you only speak English), and then to read/listen to English words while we monitor your brainwaves.
Compensation: You will receive either course credit or up to $42 in Cougar Cash for your time, as well a certificate of proficiency based on your exam.
For more information, contact the Jeffrey Green at jjgreen@byu.edu.