Become a kid scientist!

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KidLabs ASU ignites curiosity and joy through interactive science experiments for children and families.

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Natalia C.

Oliver (20 months) and I love participating in studies! As soon as he walks in the door, there are toys for him to play with. The researchers are great with kids, and the entire session feels like a play date. And it's a perk to know we're contributing to the science of babies!

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Caren W.

My child and I both look forward to visiting the lab! My kid genuinely enjoys contributing to science, and I get to hear about new research on children’s learning!

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How can I get involved?

At KidLabs ASU, we specialize in making science accessible and enjoyable, creating a hands-on learning environment where young minds can grow.

For Parents

Sign up for fun, interactive research games for you and your child on campus or at home!

For Educators

We'll bring our research games to you! Plan a visit in your school or community.

For Students

Undergraduate and high school students can volunteer to help us with our science!

Explore KidLabs at ASU!

Find out more about our research games and come visit!

Social Connection & Positive Psychology Lab

We investigate how and why close relationships promote well-being among individuals and families.

CARE Lab

Our lab explores how youth emotions and relationships with caregivers are linked to happiness, resiliency, and thriving.


​Child Development in Context Lab

We investigate how language and cognitive learning occurs in culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse contexts.

Communication and Learning Lab

The goal of our research is to understand how features of everyday experience impact learning in infancy and early childhood.

Thinking Across Languages and Contexts (TALC) Lab

How do we come to think abstractly? We study consistency and variation in cognition over development across diverse languages and cultures.

PAC Lab

Our lab explores how adolescents' experiences contribute to risky/antisocial behavior and shape their outcomes when encountering the legal system.

Youth and Families
​in Court Systems Lab

Our research focuses on risk and protective factors that predict how youth adjust after contact with the legal system.

Psychology at ASU

See more about RISE Initiative research newcollege.asu.edu/rise and studies of Cognition, Behavior, and Information https://newcollege.asu.edu/cbi 

Law and Behavioral Science

Learn more about ASU research on adolescent risk taking, families, and the legal system here: https://lbs.asu.edu/

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