Neuroscience of communication and language
Course Credit?
NoPaid Position?
NoPreferred Majors
Anthropology | Biological Sciences | Computer Science | Kinesiology | Nursing | Pre-Medical | Psychology | Public Health | Speech Language Pathology | Speech, Lang, & Hearing SciFaculty
Evie MalaiaDescription
Join a fast-paced, research-active neuroscience lab investigating how the human brain supports communication during language learning. Using cutting-edge EEG hyperscanning, we study brain activity while participants (including kids) have structured conversations. This work bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and clinical research—and produces results that have taken past students to publications, conference presentations, and competitive fellowships. You will be directly involved in human neuroscience data collection, working with children and trained speech-language pathology researchers. You’ll learn: - Good Laboratory Practices for neuroscience research - Ethics and safety in working with human participants - EEG setup, calibration, and quality control - Collaborative, paired-lab work in a dynamic, problem-solving environment Flexibility is key—testing happens when participants are available, and you’ll work closely with other lab members to coordinate sessions. In return, you’ll gain hands-on experience with tools and methods rarely available at the undergraduate level, and the chance to contribute to research that shapes our understanding of brain development and communication disorders. Opportunities for course credit (Research in Communicative Disorders; Honors College research credit) are available. This position is ideal for students who are focused, resourceful, and ready to go beyond assigned tasks to become the lab’s next leaders. Learn more about the lab and the successes of past students: https://sites.ua.edu/malaia/
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Special Skills
Ability and willingness to learn complex skills quickly