Participate in studies

The Language Creation and Learning Lab is currently running ASL studies. Scroll down to see studies that are actively recruiting, which one is right for you, and click the link to schedule a time slot with Jess.

If you have any questions before or after booking, please feel free to email Jessica Carter jcart106@jh.edu or the lab at LCLlab@jh.edu

Johns Hopkins University

3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218-2625
Krieger 131

In-person at Gallaudet!

The Language Creation and Learning Lab at Johns Hopkins University is seeking deaf adults (age 18+) exposed to American Sign Language by age 1 for an in-person study.

Deaf and exposed to ASL by 1 year old?
Have access to the Gallaudet campus and community?

——Then you can book to meet with Jess!——

The purpose of this study is to understand the development of language comprehension. You will watch short videos and use your mouse to select your responses.

At the end of the meeting, Jess will review all the details of the study and answer any further questions.

You will receive $60 for your time to help us discover more about language and cognition!

Click below to book yourself a spot.

Slots are for 2 hours, but the average time has been 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Don’t see a time that works for you? Contact the research team at LCLlab@jh.edu

Booking early April 2026

SIGN UP: Book your slot at Gallaudet here

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Link to English flyer below

Online Study

The Language Creation and Learning Lab at Johns Hopkins University is seeking deaf adults (age 18+) exposed to American Sign Language by age 5 for an online study.

Deaf and exposed to ASL by 5 years old?
Have access to Zoom?