This research is being conducted by Professors Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah and Robert Slevc at the University of Maryland, College Park. The purpose of this research project is to determine how speech and language are processed by the brain.
The procedures involve listening/reading to sentences and describing pictures while brain activity and face movements are recorded. The Magnetoencephalograpy (MEG) device will be used to monitor your brainwaves and electrodes on your face will measure your face movements when you speak.This procedure is completely non-invasive and painless. You might be asked to evaluate and answer questions about the sentences/pictures that are presented. Prior to entering the MEG chamber, you will be required to remove all metal from your person (since metal interferes with the MEG recording).
You will complete a COVID-19 screening checklist to ensure your safety and the safety of others. You will be compensated at an hourly rate for your participation, whether or not the trial is completed. This study should last approximately 1.5 hours.
Contact Person: Rebecca Warwick
Contact Email: rjwarwi@umd.edu
