For Students
We are currently accepting applications for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Graduate Research Opportunities
We will be reviewing both PhD and MA applications this cycle. You can find more information on the application process at Rutgers, Newark here.
If you have specific questions related to the lab and research being conducted, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Smith directly!
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The SPAN Lab is currently recruiting undergraduate research assistants (RAs) for Spring 2023. Working in the lab provides excellent opportunities for students considering careers in social and/or affective neuroscience, developmental psychology, child and/or adult clinical psychology, and cognitive psychology, and for those considering medical training with an interest in health and development.
Undergraduates interested in joining the SPAN Lab may apply by completing this Google form. Coursework in Child Development, Neuroscience, and Psychology is recommended. Undergraduate education is a major part of our lab’s research mission, and we are enthusiastic about providing Rutgers, Newark undergraduates opportunities to collaborate and be involved in our studies!
Undergraduates working in the lab must be available during after-school and weekend hours, times when most children are available to participate in research. You will also be required to attend our bi-weekly lab meetings.
Please email Dr. Smith (karen.e.smith@rutgers.edu) with any questions.
Gaby Rivera Martinez Receives Dean’s List 2025 Summer Undergraduate Fellowship
SPAN Lab rising senior, Gaby Rivera Martinez, received a Rutgers Newark Dean’s List Summer Undergraduate Fellowship to support her summer work for her thesis centered on understanding how loneliness and … Read More
SPAN Lab Joins CASA’s “Getting It Done” Conference
Earlier this Spring, the SPAN lab in collaboration with Rutgers CARES joined CASA of Essex County for their “Getting It Done” conference. Our PI Dr. Smith talked about how predictability … Read More
Spring Semester Psychophysiology Workshop
Yesterday we held our semesterly workshop on psychophysiological theory and methods. We had fun learning from Dr. Smith about the two branches of the autonomic nervous system, what they can … Read More