Development of Mind & Emotions Lab

Undergraduate Research Assistants

The DOME Lab has opportunities for undergraduate students to assist with our research. Make sure that you read the description of our research and the requirements/qualifications listed below before you contact us. 

Undergraduate research assistants are involved in all aspects of research, including:

•  preparing materials for laboratory visits with children and families

• administering standardized paradigms with research participants

• coding, scoring, and entering collected data

• gaining an understanding of multiple psychophysiological techniques

• reading empirical articles from the field of developmental science

In order to apply, you must currently:

• Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Committ to at least 2 semesters of lab work

• Be available to spend 9+ hours per week involved in lab-related activities, including a required one-hour weekly lab/coding meeting

• Havae availability to conduct visits with families on Saturdays (visits with families are not conducted during home football games)

If you are interested in joining our team, please complete an online application. If you have any questions, contact us via e-mail at DOMELab@tamu.edu

Method of Compensation:

Participation in the DOME Laboratory has proven to be a valuable experience for those considering graduate studies in psychology or neuroscience or for students planning to apply to medical, law, nursing, or physical therapy school.

Undergraduate research assistants may apply for:

• PBSI 491 credit

• NRSC 491 credit

Students interested in a for-credit opportunity should read carefully through our requirements and qualifications before completing the online application. The syllabus for for-credit options is available here. 

Undergraduate Independent Studies/Honors Projects

Opportunities are available for completing independent studies or honors projects in the lab. Please discuss this opportunity with Dr. Brooker well in advance of application or project proposal deadlines. Preference will be given to students who have already worked at least 1 semester in the DOME lab. In all cases, students are required to work in the lab during the time of their project; this work will include participation as a research assistant on the larger project(s) in addition to thesis work.

Letters of Recommendation:

Dr. Brooker is happy to write letters of recommendation for students who have:

• Worked in her lab 

• Whom she has gotten to know well in one of her courses

• Worked closely with her in other capacities

 If you wish for Dr. Booker to write a letter for you*, contact her as soon as possible to inquire. This should be well before the letter is due (preferably 4 weeks in advance). Send or bring her a completed Letter of Recommendation Request Form.

*Keep in mind that a letter of recommendation will only be useful to you if it contains details that are specific to you and are best suited for the experience or program to which you are applying. Thus,  she will be able to write the best letters for students whom she has come to know well.