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Version: Fall 2025
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CategoriesFaculty Member NameEmailLab Name & WebsiteArea of FocusMain Question of The LabHow to ApplyCurrently Accepting Applicants?Best Times to ApplyLab Manager Name(s)Lab Manager EmailAlternative 1Alternative 2Admin use only
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Report broken links to kk1199@georgetown.edu / cml351@georgetown.eduRolling; Mid-June to August (Fall), November to Early Decemeber (Spring), Mid-March to Early May (Summer)Always contact lab manager before applyingAdmin use only
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Casey Browncb1761@georgetown.eduClinical Aging and Relational Emotion Science Lab (CARES lab)We study social and emotional processes that are relevant for healthy aging. We examine how people share, understand, and influence others’ emotions in ways that affect their mental and physical health. We also examine how social and emotional processes go awry in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases and disrupt healthy aging.
How do interpersonal emotional processes influence mental and physical health?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Brown by email: casey.brown@georgetown.edu https://sites.google.com/georgetown.edu/cares-lab/join-the-lab FullNicholas Lohman and
Sara Garza Gonzalez		careslab@georgetown.eduAdmin use only
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Rachel F. Barrrfb5@georgetown.eduGeorgetown Early Learning ProjectThis lab focuses on the rapid development of children aged 0-5, with a particular emphasis on how children navigate social situations and learn from those around them.How do young children learn from those around them?https://elp.georgetown.edu/about/#joinFullJuly/August (Fall), November/Decemeber (Spring), March/April (Summer)Ila Harveyearlylearning@georgetown.eduGeorgetown Child Health and Human Development Center: Early Childhood Division Brain and Language Lab | Department of Neurology | Georgetown UniversityAdmin use only
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Yulia E. Chentsova-Duttonyec2@georgetown.eduN/AThis lab examines how cultural tendencies and situational factors interact to shape the physiological, subjective, and expressive aspects of both emotional responding and social support.How do cultural and environmental factors shape our lives?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Chentsova-Dutton by email.Contact lab for detailsN/A--Contact Dr. Chentsova-Dutton directlyN/A--Contact Dr. Chentsova-Dutton directlyAdmin use only#N/A#N/A#N/A
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Jessica Chiangjessica.chiang@georgetown.eduStress, Health, and Development LabThis lab focuses on:
(1) how does stress get inside our bodies to affect physical health?
(2) what can help us reduce the harmful health consequences of stress?"

How does stress affect our physical health?https://shadlab.org/joinFullChristine Hach1360@georgetown.eduAdmin use only
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Adam E. Greenaeg58@georgetown.eduGeorgetown Laboratory for Relational CognitionThis lab focuses on understanding and enhancing creativity, human-AI collaboration, learning in educational settings, and relational thinking and reasoning. This encompasses researching how we understand the connections between the ideas and events we encounter and how we come up with new, creative connections. How can we help brains think more creative thoughts?https://cng.georgetown.edu/people/join-the-labAccepting ApplicationsAugust (Fall), Decemeber (Spring), March/April (Summer)Mason Munoz and Maxwell Kaymm5606@georgetown.edu
mk2470@georgetown.edu 		Cognitive Recovery Lab | Georgetown University Medical CenterBrain and Language Lab | Department of Neurology | Georgetown UniversityAdmin use only
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Anna D. Johnsonjohnsoad@georgetown.eduContext, Development, and Social Policy LabThis lab focuses on which strategies are the most effective for encouraging optimal development among youth and how to make sure these methods are adopted.What are the effects of low-income children’s early educational experiences, as well as obstacles to healthy development such as food insecurity, on their kindergarten readiness and school success?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Johnson by email.Contact lab for detailsAugust (Fall), January (Spring)Caslin Siskcdsp@georgetown.eduGeorgetown Child Health and Human Development Center: Early Childhood Division Admin use only#N/A#REF!#N/A
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Rebecca M. Ryanrmr64@georgetown.eduContext, Development, and Social Policy LabThis lab focuses on which strategies are the most effective for encouraging optimal development among youth and how to make sure these methods are adopted.What are the implications of low-income for children’s home environments and as well as the relationship between parenting and children’s development in at-risk contexts?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Ryan by email.Fullcdsp@georgetown.edu
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Kristia Wantchekonkristia.wantchekon@georgetown.eduContext, Development, and Social Policy LabThis lab focuses on which strategies are the most effective for encouraging optimal development among youth and how to make sure these methods are adopted.How does ethnic-racial identity development and beliefs relate to the young people's experiences, well-being, and resilience?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Wantchekon by emailFullcdsp@georgetown.edu
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Kostadin Kushlevkostadin.kushlev@georgetown.eduDigital Well-Being LabThis lab explores how constant connectivity to the Internet impacts people’s health and well-being and how we can harness technology to improve health and well-being and promote positive behavioral change.How does digital technology impact our health and happiness? https://www.kushlev.com/join-the-labFullAugust (Fall), Decemeber (Spring), April (Summer)Justin Kahnhappytech@georgetown.eduAdmin use only
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Ian LyonsIan.Lyons@georgetown.eduThe Math Brain LabThis lab focuses on how the Mind/Brain does math. They apply the concepts and tools from psychology, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience to understand how humans acquire, use, and teach both numerical and mathematical concepts.How does the brain do math?https://mathbrainlab.com/publications-2/join-the-team/Accepting ApplicationsGenerally rolling, except for summer semestersErika Ikedaei148@georgetown.edumbl.georgetown@georgetown.eduAdmin use only
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Janet Mannmannj2@georgetown.eduThe Shark Bay Dolphin Project or The Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin ProjectThis lab conducts longitudinal research on bottlenose dolphins living in Shark Bay, Australia and locally- the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. They focus on the dolphins' behavior, ecology, genetics, development, communication, social structure, predators, and prey. In addition, they examine how human impacts on dolphins, from tourism to climate change.Dolphins evolved extremely large brains millions of years before humans did. Why?https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCP9SlyjojRQVi8M5FlfTPDF-TGulf_F0wwhHxTiUfmWxwDg/viewformContact lab for detailsN/AN/AAdmin use only
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Abigail Marshlsan@georgetown.eduThe Laboratory on Social & Affective NeuroscienceThis lab conducts research aimed at understanding the social, cognitive, and neural basis of social processes that include empathy, altruism, and aggression.How do we understand what others think and feel? What drives us to help other people, and what prevents us from harming them? https://georgetown.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WSdfj2hqZDaWY5Contact lab for detailsRollingMelinda Somerslsan@georgetown.eduAdmin use only
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Fathali M. Moghaddammoghaddf@georgetown.eduProfessor Moghaddam's WebsiteThis lab specializes in political psychology, intergroup conflict, subjective justice, and cultural psychology.What are the causes and consequences of intergroup conflict? Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Moghaddam by email.Contact lab for detailsN/AN/AAdmin use only#N/A#N/A#N/A
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W. Gerrod Parrottparrottg@georgetown.eduN/AThis lab investigates the nature of human emotions, addressing issues like how to categorize different types of emotion, how emotions can be functional and dysfunctional, and how these issues are affected by culture.What kinds of emotion are there, and how do they affect us?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Parrott by email.Contact lab for detailsRollingN/AN/AAdmin use only#N/A#N/A#N/A
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Chandan J. Vaidyacjv2@georgetown.eduThe Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience LaboratoryThis lab's research focuses on the neural basis of regulatory behavior, with a specific focus on what goes awry neurologically in disorders that originate in childhood.What are neurological bases for differences between people?https://www.vaidyalab.com/contact-indexContact lab for detailsRollingGianna Clarotvaidyalab@georgetown.eduCognitive Recovery Lab | Georgetown University Medical CenterBrain and Language Lab | Department of Neurology | Georgetown UniversityAdmin use only
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Jennifer L. Woolardjlw47@georgetown.eduThe Community Research Group
This lab focuses on how individuals and families interact with their communities and the systems around them. They tackle topics such as how teens and their parents work with the juvenile and criminal justice systems and schools.


How do community systems of care and control affect children and families?http://jenwoolard.com/georgetown-community-research-groupAccepting ApplicationsAugust (Fall), Decemeber (Spring), May (Summer)TBDTBDAdmin use only
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MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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Rebecca Hamilton
Rebecca.Hamilton@georgetown.edu
Professor Hamilton's WebsiteThis lab focuses on how consumerism can be driven by the scarcity of products and resources.How does scarcity of products and resources influence consumer decision making? Inquires about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Hamilton by email.Contact lab for detailsAdmin use only#N/A#N/A#N/A
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Jenn Loggjenn.logg@georgetown.eduProfessor Logg's WebsiteThis lab focuses on the implementation of algorithms in the workplace. Topics explored include: the difference in people's willingness to listen to advice when it comes from a person versus an algorithm; people's preferences to speak to a real person or deal with an algorithm during hiring interviews. When do people listen to advice from algorithms versus people? Do job applicants prefer to be hired by hiring algorithms or hiring managers?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Professor Logg by email. Please include your resume along with a brief statement about why you are interested.Contact lab for detailsAdmin use only#N/A#N/A#N/A
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PSYCHIATRY & MEDICINE
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Dr. Erica CoatesBLESSEDResearchGroup@gmail.comBLESSED Research GroupThe Black Early Stages of Social & Emotional Development (BLESSED) Research Group collaborates with Black families with young children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged contexts in DC to gain an understanding of the numerous culturally specific protective factors that families use to support their children’s development. The BLESSED Research Group focuses on culturally sensitive mental health care for Black families. We also have international collaborations to address mental health stigma in Ghana.How can we improve mental health and mental health care in young Black children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged contexts?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Dr. Coates by email. Please include your resume along with a brief statement about why you are interested. Additionally, please specify the project of particular interest to you and whether you are seeking a work study position. You can review current projects here.Contact lab for details
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Keri F. Kirk, PhDkfk30@georgetown.eduThe PAIRADIME LabThis lab examines biopsychosocial, environmental, and cultural contexts of cardiometabolic health disparities among Black adults, specifically Black women. We examine psychological factors like chronic stress, racism-based trauma, and peer influence and how these items can impact the overall physical and mental health of Black women. We also examine cultural factors that influence health behavior change.How do we improve the physical and mental health of Black women?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Dr. Kirk by email. Please include your resume along with a brief statement about why you are interested.Contact lab for details
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Rachel Hanebutt, PhDrachel.hanebutt@georgetown.eduTeens & Screens Co-LabThe Teens & Screens Co-Lab is a participatory research lab at Georgetown University’s Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities. The lab focuses on adolescent digital wellbeing and mental health, studying how young people’s relationships with technology—especially social media—shape their flourishing, resilience, and overall mental health. The Co-Lab develops, tests, and evaluates youth-co-designed interventions (such as digital wellness programs and app-based tools) that promote healthy digital habits and equitable access to technology across diverse adolescent populations.How can we (co)design and evaluate developmentally appropriate, evidence-based digital wellbeing interventions that improve adolescents’ mental health and help them build thriving relationships with technology, peers, and their communities?Inquiries about joining the lab should be sent to Dr. Rachel Hanebutt by email. Please include your résumé along with a brief statement about why you are interested in the Teens & Screens Co-Lab and whether you are seeking a research-for-credit, paid position (i.e., work study), or something else!Accepting ApplicationsRollingTBD
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OTHER RESOURCES
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GUROSS SpreadsheetGeorgetown Undergraduate Research Opportunities Spread Sheet (GUROSS)This spreadsheet contains a range of research opportunities from a wide range of departments across Georgetown.
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Georgetown REUGeorgetown REU Site in Computer Science and Public PolicyUndergraduate students are invited to apply for an 8-week in-person summer research program connecting formal computer science education to real world data science research to public policy decision making. We will provide opportunities for students to engage with faculty, policymakers, experts from government agencies, and leaders in non-profit organizations that work on problems related to the annual theme.
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