VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown

VCU psychology students will be on the museum floor conducting research demonstrations as part of the National Living Lab network, led by Dr. Marcia Winter. Your family can stop by to watch the demonstrations and learn how researchers study child development. If you're interested in going deeper, you can participate in one-on-one live studies—later in the semester, Dr. Virginia Chu's team will be investigating children's pre-writing skills with families who consent to participate. Keep in mind this isn't a drop-in activity like other museum offerings. The live studies happen one family at a time, so participation is by individual appointment rather than open to groups. You're welcome to observe and learn about the research process anytime during scheduled hours, and you can decide whether your child wants to take part in a study. This is a great opportunity if your family is curious about how child development research works and wants to contribute to meaningful science.