My roommate recently asked how I got into the labs I am working in. As a cognitive science minor, she is hoping to join a psychology lab like the Baby Lab. She is worried that being a chemical and biological engineering major will negatively affect her chances and does not know where to begin. Joining a lab can feel intimidating, especially one outside of your department. However, it does not have to feel like a daunting task when you know how to approach it.
As a sophomore, I have already had three different research experiences. I am currently a student in the Princeton Baby Lab and a research assistant in the Princeton Social Neuroscience Lab. I have also previously worked with a psychology graduate student as a volunteer research assistant. These different experiences were accessed in different ways.
