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Development, Context, and Communication Lab

For Community Partners

The Development, Context, and Communication (DCC) Lab is committed to connecting research with the communities we serve. We are always excited to partner with schools, daycares, community organizations, after-school programs, and youth-serving agencies to increase access to developmental psychology research and educational opportunities.

There are many ways to collaborate with our team, including:

  • Sharing study recruitment materials with families through newsletters, emails, or other communication channels
  • Distributing flyers and information packages to students and caregivers
  • Hosting DCC Lab researchers at community events, open houses, and family engagement initiatives
  • Facilitating opportunities for our team to conduct research within your school or community setting
  • Connecting youth and families with ongoing research opportunities
  • Inviting our team to deliver psychology education workshops for students and community groups
  • Arranging classroom visits where researchers can discuss topics such as developmental psychology, current research, university pathways, and careers in psychology

Through these partnerships, we aim to make research more accessible, provide meaningful educational experiences, and foster stronger connections between science and the community.

Interested in collaborating with us? We would love to hear from you. Contact us at dcclab@ontariotechu.ca to discuss how your organization can get involved in psychological research and community outreach initiatives.