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We are excited to announce that our 8th annual PSYC Research Lab Fair is returning on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 12:00pm 鈥� 3:00pm in the North AQ!

The Lab Fair is a unique opportunity for students to explore the diverse research happening across Psychology and connect with labs from all six areas of the department. At the event, you can:

  • Explore the fascinating world of Psychology research
  • Connect with Psychology professors, graduate students, and research assistants
  • Discover ways to get involved on campus through volunteer or research opportunities

This year, labs from all six areas of Psychology - Clinical; Cognitive & Neural; Developmental; History, Quantitative & Theoretical; Social; and Law & Forensic will be showcasing their research in an engaging, fair-style format. For students considering graduate school in Psychology, gaining research experience through a lab is highly recommended. The Lab Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with our labs and learn about potential research opportunities - all in one place!

In addition, students will have the opportunity to connect with campus groups and organizations such as the , Arts Central, Career & Volunteer Services, Psychology鈥檚 Indigenous Reconciliation Committee, and JEDAI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion) Workgroup.

All 51猎奇入口students are welcome, and we especially encourage Psychology students to attend. Whether you are looking to join a lab, exploring ways to get involved on campus, or simply curious about the world of Psychology research, this event is for you! For questions about the event, please email psycepa@sfu.ca.

Participating Labs and Groups (more TBA)

CLINICAL

Autism & Developmental Disabilities Lab (ADDL)

 We research an array of topics about how neurodiversity interacts with aspects of life such as jobs, parenting and attachment, advocacy, and obtaining diagnosis. We strive for autistic and neurodiversity led, co-created research. 

Close Relationships Lab 

 The Close Relationships Lab studies how romantic relationships change over time and how people can have satisfying and healthy romantic relationships. This lab currently focuses on the experiences of people in ethically non-monogamous relationships (e.g., polyamory, open, or swinging) to learn how they may succeed despite the challenges of stigma from dominant hetero- mono-normative society.


and Tech interventions) Lab

 The CORTECH Lab studies the psychosocial determinants of health after concussion across the lifespan (adolescents and adults). 

Led by Dr. Angelina Polsinelli, we explore how dementia care needs are shaped by dementia type, relationships, and life circumstances, and how people affected by dementia build resilience along the journey. Our goal is creation of sustainable, evidence-based programs that reach communities especially those that have been historically underserved. Founded in early 2026, our research is built on community partnership, and that's why we call ourselves the 鈥淐o-Lab.鈥� We believe research on dementia should be done by and with people affected by dementia.

 

Weight and Eating Lab (WEL)

 The Weight and Eating Lab (WEL) seeks to better understand factors that can impede or enhance healthy eating and weight practices. We will be presenting ongoing research in our lab and share opportunities for research participation! 

COGNITIVE & NEURAL SCIENCE

Spalek's Lab of Attention, Memory & Perception

Our lab researches cognitive mechanisms such as those involved in attention (e.g., how does your brain selectively process some aspects of your environment over others?) and perception (e.g., how does your visual system use new information to build an understanding of what you see?). To help us answer these questions, we use a variety of tools including computers, electroencephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and eye-tracking.

 

Translational Neuroscience Lab

 The Translational Neuroscience lab uses touchscreen-based cognitive testing in mice and humans to try and understand how sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances contribute to the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. There will be scientific posters, a power point presentation with the images of our studies, CANTAB test introduction on iPad, and games that imitates the experiments we do in animals (Touchscreen Cognition Chambers).

DEVELOPMENTAL

 The All Families Lab researches on how parents and families can better support child flourishing. Our current projects address how mindfulness and cultural factors contribute to effective parenting and positive child development.

Grow to Care Lab

 Grow to Care Lab studies children's emotions, social behaviors, and peer relationships, and how parents and peers can influence child well-being. They will be presenting their ongoing and future research initiatives, and talk about research opportunities for those who wish to get involved in research.

HISTORY, QUANTITATIVE, & THEORETICAL 

Studies in Methodology and Philosophy of Psychological Science

 The Studies in Methodology and Philosophy of Psychological Science Lab, directed by Dr. Kathleen Slaney, conducts research in areas of history and philosophy of science, analysis of various theoretical systems in psychology, with an emphasis on methods and methodology.

LAW & FORENSIC 

 

Children's Memory Research Group 

The Children's Memory Research Group explores a wide range of topics, including children's and adults' memory for repeated events, child witness memory, perceived credibility, and cognitive biases. Our team will be available to debunk common memory myths, share insights from our research, and answer students' questions about our work.

 

The Eyewitness Memory Lab investigates the reliability of eyewitness evidence, focusing on how memory, perception, and investigative procedures influence identification accuracy. The lab director is Dr. Ryan Fitzgerald.

Psychology of Investigations and Evidence (PIE) Lab

 

Dr. Adele Quigley-McBride is the Director of the PIE lab at 51猎奇入口. Researchers in the PIE Lab, answer applied questions by conducting experiments to shed light on issues at the intersection between law and psychology, with focus on judgment and decision-making in forensically-relevant situations, such as eyewitness identification, forensic science, and use of discretion in legal contexts.

*NEW*

 

Led by Dr. Alicia Nijdam-Jones, the Psychology, Law, and Culture (PLC) Lab studies how culture, identity, and social context shape psychological assessment and experiences within legal and forensic mental health systems. Our research focuses on making forensic assessment and services more culturally responsive, equitable, and person-centred. Current projects explore topics including cultural safety in forensic mental health services, cross-cultural and interpreter-mediated assessment, violence risk assessment, and the experiences of marginalized communities involved in legal and forensic systems. Come meet our team, learn about our current projects, and find out how students can get involved!

 

SOCIAL 

Helping & Happiness Lab

 Dr. Aknin's Helping & Happiness Lab investigates what types of behaviour and people promote connection, kindness, and well-being. Their station will be collecting data for an ongoing research study!

Sustainability, Identity, and Social Change (SISC) Lab

 The Sustainability, Identity, and Social Change Lab studies environmental sustainability, activism, and social justice through a social identity lens. Our current projects examine how imagined alternate worlds can shape pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours.

Close relationships are complicated! Having close relationships can help foster psychological happiness and physical health, but they can also put people at risk of experiencing rejection and insecurities. Both single and coupled people experience these complexities. Romantic relationships are hard to maintain, and the rates of singlehood are on the rise. The SECURE Lab focuses on understanding factors that can promote security and satisfaction - regardless of whether people are single or coupled.

The SoCoSci Lab studies how people think about and understand each other in a complex social world. We examine how these thought processes shift across different situations, and how this knowledge can help people connect and collaborate to create changes in our social world.

OTHER

 The Psychology Student Union promotes and represents the interests of Psychology students. They provide social and academic support, as well as resources, for our undergraduate students. Events and activities are held year-round and regularly communicated through social media channels. 

Psychology's Indigenous Reconciliation Committee and JEDAI workgroup

 

The Department of Psychology's Indigenous Reconciliation Committee's aim is to support respectful, equitable, and reciprocal relations between Indigenous Peoples and Settler (non-Indigenous) Peoples. By following the TRC Calls to Action, our committee works to eliminate the marginalization and under-representation that Indigenous Peoples experience in academic settings.

The Department of Psychology's JEDAI workgroup seeks to uphold the University JEDI Statement. We do this through a commitment toward the development of actionable priorities in regards to Justice, Decolonizing, (Re)concilia(c)tion, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion (JEDAI).

Career and Volunteer Services

 Career and Volunteer Services (CVS) supports students to search and apply for work and volunteer opportunities at 51猎奇入口and beyond!  Got questions about the direction of your career or what you can do with your Psyc degree?  Come by our table and chat with Albert the Career Educator!

Arts Central

 

The hub for FASS undergraduate students to connect with academic advisors and staff to discuss academic or engagement matters and to get student support. Come to Arts Central anytime during our open hours 9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday.
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