Welcome to the Ithaca College Cognition Lab Home Page

The Cognition Laboratory is a facility in the Psychology Department used for research on the development of the mind. Children of all ages and adults participate in research in the lab that is designed to help us understand more about such topics as: perception, language, problem solving and emotion.

Undergraduate Psychology Majors who work in the lab are supervised by Nancy Rader, Ph.D.; for over 25 years she has been doing research in this area and has worked with participants as young as a few hours old and as old as 90 years. In the lab, students gain valuable experience working with children and families as well as a greater appreciation and knowledge of the nature of research.

Our research with children depends upon the generosity and good will of families in the community to assist in this educational and scientific work. We appreciate the participation of those who have helped us in the past and look forward to meeting new families in the future.

Lab Phone Number: (607) 274-1437