Fyshe Lab UAlberta

02/01/2025

We are investigating computer models of social language. We need autistic and non-autistic adults to complete language tasks online and tasks which involve watching and listening to stories in an MRI. e-gift cards for completing participation. Contact [email protected] if interested.

02/05/2024

09/22/2023

Language Meaning Study 💻💬! The UAlberta Fyshe Lab is conducting a research study exploring computer models of language meaning (CoMLaM).
Adult participants, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who acquired English between ages 0-3 are needed.
Your confidentiality and anonymity will be protected at all times. For more information, email: [email protected].
U of A Ethics ID: PRO00085970
TO PARTICIPATE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRZzfLclZCWRgY4T7dMloAg7q7Lpr5axDHk_kcjQFpWIOIxA/viewform?usp=sf_link

09/20/2023

“Teaching Computers to See Like People Do” fMRI Study 💻👀 - PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!

The UAlberta Fyshe Lab is conducting a research study aiming to guide the training of Neural Net models using brain images captured while people perform visual tasks.

Participants Needed!

Who and What? Adults over the age of 18, normal or corrected to normal vision. Participants needed with moderate-advanced/expert levels of bird knowledge, please specify. Anyone pursuing studies in avian ecology/ornithology is preferred, but all interested are welcome to participate!

When and Where? Inside MRI at the Peter S. Allen MR Research Centre, U of A, booked during weekdays!

Compensation: $30 e-gift card.

For more information, email: [email protected]

U of A Ethics ID: Pro00099109

12/01/2021

Language Meaning Study 💻💬! The UAlberta Fyshe Lab is conducting a research study exploring computer models of language meaning (CoMLaM).

Female and male adult participants, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who acquired English between ages 0-3 are needed to complete behavioural tasks.

Your confidentiality and anonymity will be protected at all times. For more information, email: [email protected].

U of A Ethics ID: PRO00085970

TO PARTICIPATE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5USeTlBGxtzqX7jH6Qf1Xwe8kSXhKvv_NJIz15JDwNVDi5Q/viewform

09/11/2021

“Teaching Computers to See Like People Do” fMRI Study 💻👀 - PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! Receive $30!

The UAlberta Fyshe Lab is conducting a research study aiming to guide the training of Neural Net models using brain images captured while people perform visual tasks.

Participants Needed!

Who and What? Neurotypical adults, ages 18-35, normal or corrected to normal vision. There will be a bird identification quiz as practice for the MRI. Participants needed with varying levels of bird knowledge, from unknowing to bird experts.

When and Where? Inside MRI at the Peter S. Allen MR Research Centre, UofA, booked during weekdays!

Compensation: $30 e-gift card.

For more information and to participate, email: [email protected]

UofA Ethics ID: Pro00099109

07/26/2021

The UAlberta Fyshe Lab is conducting a research study exploring computer models of language meaning (CoMLaM) 💻💬

PARTICIPANTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) ARE NEEDED!

Who and What?
Adults with ASD, 18 years of age or older, who have acquired English between ages 0-3, to complete behavioural tasks online and while inside an MRI machine.

When and Where?
Session 1: online via Zoom, booked to work around your schedule! Session 2: MRI via the Peter S. Allen MR Research Centre, UofA, booked during weekdays!

Compensation: $40 e-gift card for completing both sessions.

For more information and to participate, please email: [email protected]

UofA Ethics ID: PRO00085970

07/18/2021

Thank you to Autism Edmonton for featuring our ongoing research study!

We've just added a new research participation opportunity to our website. It aims to explore computer models of language meaning (CoMLaM) using behavioural and MRI data in individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). You'll receive a $40 e-gift card for completing both sessions of this research study. Please visit our website for details and consider participating: https://www.autismedmonton.org/research

06/28/2021

Participants needed! See below for criteria.

This research study explores computer models of language meaning (CoMLaM) using behavioural and MRI data in individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Who? Adults 18 years of age or older.
When and Where? Two sessions. Online and MRI.
The first session will be online and will work around your schedule. The second session will be during the weekday as it will happen at an MRI Centre, located on the UAlberta campus.
What will you be doing? Completing behavioural tasks online and while inside an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine.
Compensation: You will receive $40 in the form of an e-gift card for completing both sessions.

To Participate:
Contact: Fyshe Lab UAlberta
Email: [email protected]

To Talk to the Researchers:
Dr. Brea Chouinard ([email protected])
Dr. Alona Fyshe ([email protected])

University of Alberta Ethics ID: PRO00085970