Wayfinding in Children: Developmental Pathways, Supporting Cognitive Processes, and Gender Differences

Study approved by the Montclair State University Institutional Review Board, MSU IRB # FY21-22-2614

National Science Foundation (NSF) award number: 2222247

We are conducting several tests to learn more about how children's navigation abilities develop and function.

These tests are fun and interactive activities that your child will love!

Learn more and sign up for your in-person testing session below

Questions? Email us at: msuwayfindinglab@gmail.com

Duration

The study is conducted in two sessions

In-Person: This session takes around 2 hours
Online (via Zoom): This session takes around 1 hour

Who?

Typically developing children ages 6-10 years old

Whats involved?

Your child will complete several fun "brain games" with our staff, including a virtual reality (VR) game and walking around the MSU campus.

Where?

The in-person session is at Dickson Hall on the MSU campus. The virtual session is on Zoom from your home.

Compensation

Each child will receive a $75 giftogram giftcard (e-card) for their participation.

*Parents/guardians are responsible for paying $4-8 to park on campus at MSU.

Please use the calendar to schedule your in-person appointment at the Wayfinding Lab.

If you have multiple children in your household who would like to participate, please email us before signing up, and we can try to accommodate testing all children at the same time or on the same day.

Don't see a day/time that works for you? Leave your contact information here, and we will reach out to try to accommodate your schedule

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