Recommendations for Developing an EEG Laboratory at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.

ABSTRACT

Given its relatively low cost and minimal required space, an EEG laboratory provides the most feasible human cognitive neuroscience technique to implement at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUI). However, neuroscience programs at PUIs may be deterred from incorporating EEG methods into their research programs and/or classrooms due to limited funds and resources. This article provides recommended guidelines for faculty researchers looking to set up an EEG lab at their host PUIs with an emphasis on feasibility. We offer considerations regarding infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and potential sources of funding. A case study is also provided, describing the successful implementation and development of an EEG/ERP lab at a Midwest PUI, Baldwin Wallace University. Our goal is to offer diverse options for starting a new, or revitalizing an existing, EEG lab. We contend that such a laboratory at a PUI will advance undergraduate students' access to interdisciplinary neuroscience research and curricular opportunities.