SMU KID Lab

10/14/2025

We are back for the fall semester and have some fun studies coming soon! Stay tuned and sign up for the registry to get updates first :)

As a part of the Southern Methodist University KID (Kids in Development) Lab, we are creating this registry for families that may be interested in participating in research studies in the future. You will be contacted only when an opportunity that is relevant to your child is available and/or there....

02/24/2025

Looking for an activity? We have lots of current studies for all ages!
*17-30-months: Tech & Talking
*30-36-months: Zoom study
*2nd graders: Robot Study
*16-18 year-old High schoolers: CLASS study
Details on our website: https://sarahkucker.wixsite.com/smukidlab/current-studies
Reach out for more info! [email protected]

Current Studies and projects underway at the SMU KID Lab

09/22/2024

If anyone is looking for a fun, educational activity for your little and up for helping the science of child development, the SMU KID Lab is looking for 17-30-month-old children (born April 2022-April 2023) and their parents to participate in the "Tech & Talking" research study. Participating involves a 1-hour visit to SMU’s campus in Dallas (for whatever day/time works for you), a fun activity for the kids, and $20 for you! We also try to give parents informal feedback on their child’s language development.

If you are interested in participating, or have any questions, please DM us, contact us via email at [email protected], or complete our screener https://redcap.link/ttrecruitment

06/04/2024

Looking for a fun, educational, summer activity with your little one? Come join us at SMU for the Tech & Talking study! Enrolling now through the summer (and maybe into the fall). Reach out if you are interested ([email protected]) or complete the screener (https://redcap.link/ttrecruitment) and please share!

03/27/2024

Help us wrap up the Tech & Talking study this year! We are looking for one more bunch of families to be a part and would love to have you. Please reach out if interested and share with others!

02/22/2024

Have you heard of the SMU KID Lab Tech & Talking research study?The first of many papers is out and making waves! We find that children exposed to higher rates of video watching tend to have smaller vocabularies, but that other forms of media (video chats, e-books) are not as harmful and when videos are used for social connection or education, it might offset the negative effects in some children. Check it out! https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-22/long-hours-watching-videos-may-stunt-toddlers-language-development

02/20/2024

Come meet our Spring 2024 lab team! We are all eager to meet you and your little one in an effort to advance understanding of early child development. Join us for a study today! https://sarahkucker.wixsite.com/smukidlab

01/27/2024

Looking for a fun outing with your little? Want to learn a bit about their language skills? Come join us for a research study! Our Tech & Talking study is still looking for families of children 17-30-months old. Take our quick screener to see if you are eligible https://redcap.link/ttrecruitment or reach out via email [email protected]!

01/18/2024

The SMU KID Lab is open again for the Spring 2024 semester!

We are so excited for our research continuing into 2024 and are looking for families with young kiddos to join us!

Check out our website to learn more and sign up!
https://sarahkucker.wixsite.com/smukidlab

See you in lab soon!

11/08/2023

Looking for a fun activity for your kids that engages them in science? Come participate in our Tech and Talking Study! Kiddos with some fun toys while parents do some easy paperwork. DM, email us, or scan the QR code to register! We look forward to seeing you in lab soon!