Early Minds Lab at UMass Boston @UMB_EMLab
We are a child-based psychology Lab located at UMass Boston. We are currently recruiting 1 - 6 year olds for online and in-person studies. babies.umb.edu Boston, MA Joined November 2010-
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NEW STUDY ALERT🍦 Learn about your little scientist! In this game, kids wear an EEG cap and use different colored coins to create ice cream flavors. This study is designed for 3-5 year olds. For your time, you will receive 50$ and a small gift for your child. Sign up today!
Calling all little learners: Join us for a fun story time filled with playful books, hands-on activities. Spark a lifelong love of reading and learning! When: July 28th, 2025 at 10:30 AM Where: Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library Cost: FREE
Come join Brainy Story Time with the Early Minds Lab! An event for little ones to read, play and engage their minds. Story Time event at the Winthrop Public Library and museum - For ages: 3 - 5 year olds When: 10:30 AM on July 21st, Monday. Cost: FREE
🐰🌸 Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! 🌸🐰 Enjoy crafts, egg hunting, face painting, and interactive research activities—perfect for kids ages 4-8! 📅 Thursday, April 24th ⏰ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 The University of Massachusetts Boston RSVP now: forms.gle/rwpKuAJUMLFskW…
Curious about what happens at our lab? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what parents and their little ones can expect when they visit!🧠✨
Join us for a fun-filled day at the library! ✨ Enjoy family-friendly stories and creative crafts—perfect for all ages. See you there! 📚🎨 RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving from the UMASS Boston Early Minds Lab! As a note: our lab will be closed from Thursday (11/28) to Sunday (12/1). However, our team will return to the lab on Monday (12/2)!
One of our PIs, Dr. Kaldy, recently gave a webinar talk with other colleagues about some of our eye-tracking studies. This talk was organized by Tobii and you can check it out here: bit.ly/3VERhFx
Congratulations to Dr. Yibiao (Bill) Liang who successfully defended his dissertation last Thursday! 🎉👏 We can't wait to see what you do next!!
Looking for a fun activity to do during the week of April Vacation? Join our lab at the Fields Corner Boston Public Library on April 16th at 1:00 pm-4:00 pm to explore how children between 3 and 11 years old learn! To RSVP or learn more visit us at: bit.ly/43RxFBL
After a long (and chilly ❄️) winter break, we are finally back ! Here are some tips to help your child get back into the routine smoothly. 📚🚌 Stay Warm Everyone ⛄️ We’ll love to see you at the lab!
Let's look at eight working memory boosters! Link to Article: understood.org/en/articles/8-…
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Let's take a look at ways to promote your child's cognitive development. Link to article: friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/06/0…
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Let's take a look at what paying attention means in infants and toddlers. Link to Article: cchp.ucsf.edu/sites/g/files/…
Take a look at working memory and its importance in children! Link to article: understood.org/en/articles/5-…
This article was titled, “Infants make more attempts to achieve a goal when they see adults persist” Find more science articles here: science.org/journal/science
Last Friday, the UMB Baby Lab hosted its very first Easter egg hunt. The children had so much fun getting their faces painted, hunting for eggs, and playing hungry bunny toss. We even got to see a real life Easter bunny! We had so much fun. Thank you for coming!

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