Graduate research studies

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #45544.

Try taskIt, a new mobile app designed to assist with task management for everyone, including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Participants in the study will use taskIt for 5-7 weeks, alongside their usual task management strategies, and provide feedback virtually. 

• Format: Online
• Method: Survey and interviews
• Length: 5-7 weeks
• Participant requirements: Must have suspected MCI or dementia (see information letter for more details)

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #45593.

Child participants will interact with an educational humanoid robot and answer questions about their experience. Parents will then take part in a survey and short interview about their perception of the robot.

• Format: In-person
• Method: Interview and survey
• Length: 1 hour
• Participant requirements: Child aged 7-12; must be accompanied by a parent
• Remuneration: $25 Amazon gift card per family (includes a $5 parking fee)

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #45369.

Participation in this study involves answering questions on an online survey about how you interact with water. Participation is voluntary and confidential. You may decline to respond to any question by leaving it blank. Public reports will include only summarized results, ensuring no individual can be identified.

• Format: Online
• Method: Survey
• Length: 5-10 minutes
• Participant requirements: Enrolled in a graduate-level program at the University of Waterloo

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #23241.

In this study, a measurement of behaviour test and non-invasive brain imaging will be done using transcranial magnetic simulations. The purpose of this study is to obtain a more detailed understanding of the brain mechanisms of how audiovisual integration changes with age which may help to understand possible treatment options. 

• Format: In-person
• Method: Audiovisual simultaneity judgment task where you will be asked questions about things you see and hear. See consent form for more information. 
• Length: 2-3 hours
• Participant requirements: 20-50 years of age with normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
• Remuneration: $10/hour
• Attachments: Consent form