Research Policies

To Conduct Research at the CDL

Step 1: Submit a research request with a CDL Research Request Proposal

Step 2: Requests are screened by the CDL in terms of factors such as:

  • IRB Approval (required)
  • Background Checks (required for pulling out children). Background clearances could take up 4-6 weeks depending on the individual. We recommend filling out paperwork in advance of projected research start date.
  • Feasibility of proposed methods
  • Safety/well-being of child participants
  • Project timeline
  • Level of required family involvement
  • Impact of the research on classroom schedules and CDL research space

Step 3: After receiving project approval at the CDL, you must:

  • Send immunization records for every researcher who will be present at the CDL to the CDL Associate Director (more information will be sent to you on this)
    • Records will need to show you have received your TDap (1 dose) and MMR vaccinations (2 doses)
  • Schedule an orientation with the Research team
  • Schedule classroom time and research pull-out space with the Associate Director
  • Be available to respond to questions and concerns raised by parents

Research Projects at the CDL

Some recent research projects conducted at the CDL include:

  • A Developmental Examination of Sharing Behavior and Number in 2.5 to 4.5 year olds.
    PI: Dr. Daniel Hyde; Fernando Hernandez – Department of Psychology
  • Social Status and Beliefs about Social Mobility
    PI: Dr. Michael Rizzo and Junyi Mei – Department of Psychology
  • LittleBeats-Baby Rhythms Project (LB-BRP) Phase 1
    PI: Dr. Nancy McElwain – Department of HDFS
  • Impact of a Mindful Movement Intervention Program on Child Functioning
  • PI: Dr. Jacinda Dariotis – Department of HDFS
  • Developing an Electronic Test of Early Numeracy (eTEN)
    PI: Dr. Art Baroody; Sourabh Garg – Department of Curriculum & Instruction
  • Validating the Sentence Diversity Priming Task
    PI: Dr. Windi Krok – Department of Speech & Hearing Science
  • Number Learning Game
    PI: Dr. David Weightman; Sabrina Jordan – Department of Industrial Design
  • Exploring Family Engagement in a Laboratory School Setting
    PI: Dr. Meghan Fisher; Dr. Ye Rang Park; Daniela Markazi – Department of HDFS

Child Development Laboratory
1005 and 1105 W. Nevada Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 244-9525