Explore the Mind-Brain Connection

Discover how the brain shapes perception in MSUM’s Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. The lab offers psychology students the chance to engage in groundbreaking research that uncovers how individual experiences, expectations, and cognitive mechanisms affect how we understand the world.

Research Focus Areas

Explore topics that help illuminate the complexities of the mind: Mindfulness: Examine the brain's response to mindfulness practices. Linguistic Relativity: Study how language influences thought. Time Perception: Investigate how sensory input affects our sense of time.

Techniques and Tools

Students in the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab gain hands-on experience with advanced methods such as:

• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Electrooculography (EOG)
• Electrodermal activity (EDA)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Respiration monitoring

These techniques reveal the underlying processes behind how we see and perceive the world.

Why Join the Lab?

Engage in real-world research, contribute to the scientific understanding of cognition, and gain practical skills in neuroscience techniques. Our lab supports students' academic growth and prepares them for careers in research, psychology, and healthcare.

Ready to Help?

Be part of a vibrant research community. Join the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab today to contribute to our growing understanding of the mind-brain relationship, or volunteer for an experiment. Contact Chad Duncan, Associate Professor of Psychology to inquire.

Sign up for Neuroscience Lab experiment