Information for participants in experiments that use the SLEIC 3T MRI Facility or Human Electrophysiology Facility

Lion 3T  Lion HEF

Thank you for considering participating in imaging research at SLEIC!

Directions & Parking: How to Get to Chandlee

Welcome to PSU! Chandlee Laboratory is located in the middle of campus across from Old Main. See the maps below for location and parking information. Please note that due to a partial road closure on Pollock, you must approach Chandlee Lab from the east side of campus. All traffic to Chandlee now uses an access road on Henderson Mall.

Tell the staff person at the booth that you are participating in an experiment (MRI or EEG) at the Imaging Center. The parking lot behind Chandlee has two spaces available for participant parking. Please park in one of the spaces marked "SLEIC Guest, Permit Required". The investigator will give you a parking permit when you arrive.

Satellite photo of the Penn State campus with a big circle indicating the location of the access road for Chandlee.  A graphical map of Penn State campus showing the location of the Chandlee building.

Step-by-Step Directions starting on Pollock Road:

  1. Make a right to enter the access road.
    Photo of the road closure sign and arrows indicating how to access the Chandlee lab.
     
  2. Make a left turn on the access road, then in 300 feet, turn left to enter the Chandlee parking lot.
    Photo of the Chandlee parking lot with an arrow drawn over it, indicating where to turn left.

What to do for an MRI experiment

If you are participating in an MRI experiment, consult with your experimenter where they will be meeting you.

On the day of testing, then the investigator will meet you there and will explain the details of the experiment.

  • Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing without metal fasteners (e.g., t-shirt and sweatpants). Clothing should be 100% cotton (no metallic threads).
  • Please do not wear bras with metal fasteners or underwires (sports bras are recommended).
  • All metal, magnetic and electronic articles, including jewelry, must removed before you enter the scanner room (lockers are available to store your belongings)

If your experiment is after 5:00 pm, Chandlee Laboratory will be locked. Please contact your experimenter to enter the building. You can also come to the back entrance of Chandlee and push the intercom button to let the investigator know you have arrived.

If you are lost or running late or need to reschedule, contact the your experimenter rather than the imaging center.

What to do for an EEG/ERP experiment

Arrival

Please come to room 120 Chandlee. An Investigator will meet you there and will explain the details of the experiment.

If your experiment is after 5:00 pm, Chandlee Laboratory will be locked. Please arrive at the back door to Chandlee Laboratory. Your experimenter will instruct you to call the HEF, 814-867-2968, when you arrive so that they may let you in.

Participant Clothing & Belongings

Please arrive with:

  • freshly washed but not wet hair
  • NO hair products (i.e. conditioner, gel, hairspray) in their hair
  • No facial foundation or makeup
  • glasses instead of contacts

An EEG study can NOT take place if a participant:

  • uses non-permanent hair dye
  • has lice, cornrows or dreadlocks
  • has a facial/ear piercing that cannot be removed
  • has gel, hairspray or other hair products in their hair

All participants will be asked to wash their face when they arrive at the HEF for an EEG study.

If you are lost or running late or need to reschedule, contact the your experimenter rather than the imaging center.