Research in the Baby
Language Laboratory focuses on the nature and processes of language
acquisition in typically developing children and children
with language impairments. Emphasis is given to basic
science, although the findings from our laboratory also have
important implications for clinical and educational
practice. We use a range of behavioral methods, including
naturalistic observation and experimental training studies.
Students interested in graduate training in developmental
psychology, cognitive science, normal language acquisition
and/or language pathology are invited to contact Dr. Lisa
Gershkoff-Stowe directly.
As a graduate student in our lab, you can expect a close
mentoring relationship and an opportunity to develop a
course of study that is tailored to your individual needs.
Students are encouraged and supported to assume an active
role in developing their research and teaching skills early
on. Training is provided on how to publish a research
article, write grants, and present at national conferences.
Financial support from scholarships, fellowships, research
and teaching assistantships is available to students
admitted into the doctoral program.
Additional information about graduate programs at Indiana
University is available by following the links below.
Undergraduate students can earn research
credit in Speech and Hearing Sciences or Psychological and Brain Sciences.
Working in a research laboratory is an opportunity to
gain valuable research experience and to work closely
with a faculty mentor. Hours are flexible, but students must be available
approximately 10 hours per week.
Number of
positions typically available each semester: 2 - 4
Number of research credit hours: 3 (Speech and Hearing Sciences or Psychological and Brain Sciences)
Number of semesters student is expected to participate: 2 or more
Project description: This lab is investigating the processing mechanisms involved
in the ability to speak and understand language.
Research is carried out on normally developing children and
children with language impairments affecting their ability to
access words in lexical memory.
Description of student’s responsibilities including required skills and knowledge:
Participate in laboratory meetings,
collect data from human participants, contribute to data analysis. The
following skills are desirable but not necessary: computer programming,
statistical analysis, experience with young children.
