Proposed Training

On day 1, students will learn the concepts of electroencephalography and other electrophysiology measures (i.e. electromyography, electrocardiography) and how they are used in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural research. For the remainder of day 1 and into day 2 students will then learn how to manage and plan data collection and deploy equipment to collect these measures from up to 30 people simultaneously in a naturalistic live event setting.

A separate workshop will be available for the analysis and application of these data in a research context.

Learning Outcomes and Science Career Competencies 

• Students will learn how to collaborate with a large research team and PIs to design research questions and collect electrophysiology data relevant to their questions.
• Students will be required to brainstorm and consider the challenges presented when collecting such data in naturalistic and dynamic settings, such as live events, which require them to adapt to spontaneous changes or problems.
• Students will face both methodological challenges such as time constraints as well as technical challenges such as computer networking and data storage methods.

How Successful Learning Outcomes Are Determined

• Students will be asked to apply their knowledge from the workshop with a culminating task of deploying equipment and collecting electrophysiology data in a simulated live event (or similar) setting.
• Students will also be asked to demonstrate their knowledge through group discussions of learnings and next steps, as well as research questions they could answer in the future using the LIVELab.
• Students will prepare a written learning reflection and submit it to the OUR.

Required Components for Passing Grade

• Attend both six hour sessions and participate actively in activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrophysiology in research through both their written reflection and oral group discussions.

Required lab safety trainings as per McMaster UHS. PSYCH 1X03 minimum prerequisite, PSYCH 1XX3 preferred.

Students who miss sessions will be asked to book a make-up time in the LIVELab to demonstrate the required workshop competencies.

To apply for this course, please fill out the following SCIENCE 2SC1 – 1-Unit Experiential Course Application Form – Spring/Summer 2025 online.