Are you a young adult who drinks and uses social media? We are holding in-person workshops in downtown Chapel Hill to gather feedback from young adults who drink and use social media. Compensation provided.

Big Discoveries Start Small! Looking for Young Explorers to Join Our Screen Time Study Have a child ages 3-8? Spectra Discovery is a one-week research study exploring how wearable devices might track screen time in young children. Your child will wear fake glasses, a shirt clip, and a belt activity counter while using a study-provided tablet. Parents will complete brief daily surveys and device logs. Orientation can happen at home or at our Chapel Hill office. Parents are compensated, and kids receive a special thank-you gift! Help us better understand screen use in children-click to learn more.

Preventing walking disability in our rapidly aging population is an enormous public health challenge. Fundamental to their loss of functional mobility is that the muscles needed to power walking experience decline in function with age. Wearable assistive devices can be designed to augment the function of these muscles and may make walking easier. If you are a healthy older adult, you may be able to participate in a training intervention to determine the feasibility of a passive wearable ankle device that strengthens walking dynamics and decreases fall risk.

Are you curious about how social media affects child development? You and your child could participate in an exciting research study at UNC Chapel Hill! Compensation provided.

Looking for school staff, parents, and recent high school graduates to participate in a research study to learn more about how to help students feel more connected at school. Compensation provided.

Take our survey!All undergraduate and graduate students are invitedto share their perspectives about how they feel asense of belonging or connectedness with campus. Itshould take you no longer than 15 minutes, and youranswers will remain totally confidential. You can also be entered to win one offifty $20 Amazon eGift Cards! Survey participation not required for raffle.

Are you the primary caretaker for a baby between the ages of 6 and 12 months? Do you use social media? Does being a parent stress you out? If you are parent and you use social media, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about social media use, infant feeding, and parental experience. Compensation provided.

How do infants react to social stimuli? We are looking for families with an infants under the age of two to participate in an eye tracking study. Our study aims to understand infant social interest through changes in pupil size in response to social stimuli.

This research study (IRB # 24-3153) involves completing an attention task on the computer with an EEG cap on your head. The attention task itself will take 50 minutes. The whole study (questionnaires, EEG setup, and study conclusion) will take two hours. This study aims to explore aspects of attention and to understand what happens in the brain when attention stays on something. Participants who have completed the study will earn $20 for their participation.

Do you want to help in the design of a new device that can electronically measure and track your strength? We are testing a new system that uses an electronic resistance exercise band and an 'app' designed for older adults to improve strength and prevent weakness. We will provide $25 in gift card incentives.