Get Involved with Our Research

Participate in Our Studies

We are always looking for participants to take part in our research studies. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a community member, your contribution is invaluable in helping us advance our understanding of developmental dynamics. Our studies often involve observational sessions, interactive tasks, or surveys that explore various aspects of cognitive and behavioral development.

If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to visit our Participate page to see if you are eligible for any of our active studies.

Internships & Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in joining our lab as an undergraduate research assistant, please complete this brief survey and email Dr. Drew Abney at drew.abney@uga.edu with the subject line "Research Assistant Interest." In your email, kindly include a brief paragraph outlining your interest in working in the lab. Both the survey and the email are required steps in the application process.

Current Openings

We currently DO NOT have any openings for research assistants but will be recruiting again for the spring semester (2025). This position involves working closely with our research team to support ongoing projects. Responsibilities may include recruiting participants, conducting experimental sessions, managing data, and contributing to research publications. If you are interested in applying for the spring semester (2025), please follow the directions above in the "Internships and Volunteer Opportunities" section.

Unfortunately we are NOT currently recruiting any Lab Managers, Graduate Students, or Post-docs at this time.

Contact Us

For more information about any of the opportunities listed above, or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We are excited to hear from you and look forward to your involvement in our research.