Laboratories and Research Spaces
Au Sable Psychology Labs
The Au Sable Psychology Labs are used by a variety of psychology faculty and student research assistants as they conduct research across a wide range of psychology subfields including but not limited to cognitive psychology, health psychology, and social psychology.
The Au Sable Psychology Labs were remodeled in summer 2025. The new space features a designated waiting room for participants and multiple conference rooms to host lab meetings or conduct research. The new space also has four computer labs with all new equipment in addition to five individual testing rooms.
The Au Sable Psychology Labs are located on the first floor of Au Sable Hall just past the vending machines and the elevator on the north side of the building.
If you have questions about the Au Sable Psychology Labs, please contact the Lab Manager at [email protected].
Downtown Psychology Commons
The Downtown Psychology Commons is an extension of our Allendale research spaces and strengthens our ability to work with the local community. Located in Grand Rapids, the Psychology Commons is more accessible for our faculty to work with children and older adult participants.
Now located in DeVos Center 141A, the Psychology Commons offers easier parking, proximity to bus stops, and an improved layout. The Commons features a welcoming waiting room, a conference room, an observation room, an individual testing room, and more!
Interested in joining our adult participant pool?
If you have questions about the the Downtown Psychology Commons, please contact the Lab Manager at [email protected].
Kindschi Behavioral Neuroscience Labs
The Kindschi Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, more commonly referred to as the vivarium, is used by faculty and student researchers to conduct research related to topics including, but not limited to, psychiatric disorders, drug addiction, and alcohol withdrawal.
The vivarium is also used in our PSY 436 course, where students can get course-based hands-on research experience. Students design and conduct research to understand how exposure to various environmental stressors impacts anxiety- and depression-like behavior in mice. In addition to behavioral testing, students will develop skills in animal handling and husbandry, research design and documentation, data analysis, and disseminating results. To learn more, visit the Course Catalog.
If you have questions about the vivarium, please contact Glenn Valdez at [email protected].