The UMass Language, Intersensory Perception, and Speech (LIPS) lab, directed by Dr. Alexandra Jesse, is looking for native speakers of American English who are between 18 and 35 years old OR betweeen 45 to 80 years old and would like to be paid for participating in non-profit research.
Our research program investigates how seeing a speaker talk can help aging listeners to continue to effectively understand spoken language.
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To contact us, please leave a message at lipslab [at] umass.edu
Covid Info: We are open for testing. Because of the pandemic we need your help more than ever! The UMass community has a vaccination rate of approx. 98%. All personnel has volunteered to wear masks and currently only appointments for participants willing to wear doubled surgical masks are open. Health screenings are done before and at arrival. Screening for eligibility are done over the phone before the appointment.
Stay informed about our research
Native speakers of American English between 18-35 years of age and 45-80 years of age can sign up to stay informed about our future research opportunities.
All information is treated confidentially and not shared outside of our lab. You can opt out at any time. Signing up does not require you to participate in research. You can decide that later for each study.
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Help us recruit participants
Help us recruit paid volunteers who are 35 years of age and 45-80 years of age and native speakers of American English.
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Participate in our current studies
Audiovisual Synchrony (AVSYNC) Study:
Native speakers of American English between 45-60 years of age can participate in two compensated visits to our lab at UMass Amherst. The first visit lasts 2.5 hours; the second visit lasts 3.5 hours.
The lab visit includes various computerized tasks that assess hearing, vision, and judgments about what a speaker says. The second visit involves recording your brain waves with an EEG cap on your head while you watch and listen to a speaker.
Payment: $10 per hour (i.e., $2.50 per quarter of an hour, rounded to the nearest quarter of an hour) + parking on campus as needed
More details will be provided when you contact us! Leave us a message at lipslab [at] umass.edu
ERP responses to phonological errors
Native speakers of American English between 18-35 years of age can participate in one compensated visit to our lab at UMass Amherst. The one-time visit lasts between 2.5-3.5 hours.
During the visit in the lab, you will be asked to rate whether short English phrases were pronounced correctly. While you are listening, your brainwaves (EEG) will be recorded by a cap of electrodes that will be placed on your head.
Payment: $12 per hour (i.e., $2.50 per quarter of an hour, rounded to the nearest quarter of an hour) + parking on campus as needed
More details will be provided when you contact us! Leave us a message at lipslab [at] umass.edu
Upcoming research
We will soon start looking for participants who are between 65 and 80 years of age. Contact us now to be considered.