Access to the laboratory
In order to access the laboratory you will need to punch an access code followed by the * sign. You will then see a green light on the door's access keypad that will unlock the entry door. To obtain an access code you need to talk to Wade Schoonveld or Miguel Eckstein.
a. Undergraduate students' access codes operate from 8 AM-10 PM. If you need to access the laboratory outside these hours let us know. If you are entering the building after 5 PM also let us know because you will need a key to the building. If you forget your access code contact us.
b. Graduate Students/Post-docs/Visiting scientists' access codes operate 24 hrs/day 7 days/week.

Contact information
Wade Schoonveld: email: schoonveld@psych.ucsb.edu
Miguel Eckstein: email: eckstein@psych.ucsb.edu
TEL: (805) 893-2255
Laboratory TEL: (805) 893-7829

Participating as observers in studies
The studies in our laboratory are generally part of research grants from National Agencies such as the Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, NASA, etc. Your performance in the studies is a key and perhaps most important component of our research. That is why your focus and concentration is crucial in obtaining reliable results. You were probably selected as an observer from a large pool of people because we believe you have the focus, motivation and responsible attitude needed for our studies.

If anything comes up that could compromise your performance in the study please let us know. Remember if you are tired some day (e.g. had a midterm the previous day or stayed up till late having fun) it is better not to run than do a bad job!

Signing up for a study
Once you have been scheduled for a particular study you will have to sign up to reserve times and days for the workstation with that study. Currently, you will have to talk to the person in charge of your study to do so.

Daily hours observing for the studies
Most of the studies involve 2 hours of work time. Please restrain from working more than 2 hours per day (e.g. trying to make up for some hour you did not work another day) unless you have talked to the person in charge of your experiment. You should be taking a break between the first and second hour or whenever you feel you need a break. We expect you to work efficiently but not overwork. The computer keeps track of the hours you have worked and number of sessions completed in that day.

Keeping track of what you have done
Please mark the conditions you have completed in the paper as you go along also write a date next to the first condition you run each day.

Canceling your slot for the day
If for some reason you need to cancel your slot you will need to inform Wade, Miguel or the person in charge of your experiment (email will be best!). In the future we might be able to allow for rescheduling or cancellation via the web (more to come on this!).

Psych 199 Students
In addition to participating in the experiments we will give you some papers to read and get a feel of the field related to the study you are participating in. You will also attend three or four lectures on topics related to your research. At the end of the quarter you will have to write a paper related to the study you conducted. We will have meetings with you to provide background knowledge and guidance for the final paper.

Food and Drink
No food or drinks are allowed in the experiment area (dark rooms)! Drinks are allowed in the main lab area (but please clean up immediately if you spill coffee).

Keeping the lab a nice place
As you might notice our laboratory looks a little different than the typical research lab at UCSB. This is because a number of people put a great effort to make the lab a nice-pleasant and interesting place to work. I therefore urge you to try to maintain the laboratory. (No feet on the walls or marking tables or walls with your pen. Be careful when you move chairs as not to smash walls. Your care is greatly appreciated!).

Letters of recommendation
If you want to obtain a letter of recommendation be aware that we require two quarters participation as a minimum. Also remember that the more you get involved, the more we know you, and the more you surprise us with your wit, the better letters we can write for you.

Work Study Students
You are responsible to update your own time sheet on a daily basis. The time sheet is to be turned in to Wade Schoonveld before the 15th of each month. He will then obtain a signature from Dr. Eckstein. Also, remember to pick up a new time sheet for each month. Time sheets can be obtained from the Psych Office. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask us.

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