Student Research

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About Research Opportunities 

A research lab is a learning environment – an exciting one – that extends what you learn in the classroom in several meaningful ways. Not only do you become familiar with methods of conducting research first-hand, you work-through questions and scenarios that one cannot imitate in the classroom. The intellectual stimulation is well-earned. During the year and summers, many faculty include students in their research labs. Students often participate in research that culminates in a conference presentation or a published paper. Read about research labs below.

Conference Funding 

If you are presenting at a conference, your research advisor will direct you to request funding from the Provost’s Office and also to fill out the CBSC Student Conference Travel Funding Request. 

CBSC Student Conference Travel Funding Request
Provost’s Office Student Conference Funding Request

Technology, Health and Cognition Lab

Technology, Health and Cognition Lab

Drs. Wythe Whiting and Karla Murdock study associations between technology and social media use, affect valuation, cognitive patterns, well-being, and physiological functioning.

W&L Gender Psychology Lab

W&L Gender Psychology Lab

Dr. Megan Fulcher’s research focuses on children’s gender role development, toy play and their visions of their future selves.

Department Info

  • Parmly Hall 230
    204 West Washington Street
    Washington and Lee University
    Lexington, Virginia 2440

Julie Woodzicka

Department Head

Sarah Wilson

Administrative Assistant