Paid Research Study Examining the Creative Process
A new research study examining the brain and the creative process is now seeking eligible participants!
Researchers are looking for people with a wide range of artistic backgrounds — zero art experience is required! You will be asked to think of ideas and then draw those ideas while you wear an EEG (electroencephalograph) cap. The study will take no more than 2.5 hours. Those who qualify and participate in the study will receive a $50 Amazon e-gift card.
Take the eligibility survey [click here] to see if you qualify.
Email the principle investigator Kim Awa (knawa@uark.edu) for questions regarding the study.
Contacts
Kim Awa, researcher
Department of Psychological Science
214-998-2189,
knawa@uark.edu
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