The Department of Sociology's Group Processes Laboratory conducts social science experiments conceptualized, designed and carried out by undergraduate and graduate students working closely with faculty members. These students and faculty also study and publish the resulting data to share the findings with the academic community and the public. Research participants are primarily undergraduate student volunteers, who are paid for their time. The lab is directed by Professors Long Doan and Jeff Lucas, who also teach courses on social psychology and research methods.
Thank you for your interest in participating in our studies. Before you sign up for a study, here’s a few things you should know:
The Art-Sociology building can be difficult to navigate. Here are some instructions for navigating to our lab through the front entrance (the double doors across from the water fountain in the main courtyard).
Once you enter the building, you should see an elevator to your right. Take this elevator down a level (select 1F). Now, exit the elevator and take a right. Proceed to the end of the hall. You should now start seeing Group Processes Lab messages directing you to the lab, which you’ll find just to the left of Seminar Room 1117. The lab is located in room 1120B.
In order to ensure that everyone who’s interested in participating gets a chance to participate, please be aware that if you sign up for a study and can no longer make it to the study, you have to cancel your appointment at least 24 hours before your appointment. Our scheduling program will easily allow you to do this. If an emergency comes up and you have to cancel last minute, send us an email to let us know.
If you are a no-show twice for a study, you will no longer be able to sign up for any studies. Please come on time for your appointment. If you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled appointment, you will be considered a no-show.
Depending on the particular study, we may allow several extra sign-ups per session in order to make sure we have enough people. If we’ve already filled a session before you arrive, you will be given the option to complete an alternative study for compensation. We encourage you to reschedule your appointment for the original study that you’ve signed up for in these cases.
The Sociology Group Processes Lab Fund provides funding to students within the department of sociology for experimental research and other initiatives. Contributions can be made online or through personal check.
Online link: http://ter.ps/SOCYgroupLab
Check payment: Please make check payable to: UMCPF (University of Maryland College Park Foundation)
Please mail to: College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Office of External Relations 0145 Tydings Hall University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742
Please indicate the "The Sociology Group Processes Lab Fund" and Account #: 21-22237 on the memo line.
Should you have any questions or need further assistance in making your contribution, please contact Jennifer Kilberg, Assistant Director, Office of External Relations at 301-405-2998 or e-mail: jkilberg@umd.edu.