What does PEEL mean in LABORATORY

Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Laboratory (PEEL) is a research laboratory that supports experimental economic research at Carnegie Mellon University. It provides researchers with resources such as instruments, software, and infrastructure to conduct experiments in economics. PEEL also provides educational activities such as lectures and workshops dedicated to experimental economics.

The laboratory is available for any researchers working in the area of experimental economics at Carnegie Mellon University or elsewhere. Researchers from other universities conducting economic experiments in collaboration with CMU faculty are also welcome to use the resources provided by PEEL.

PEEL provides instruments, software, and infrastructure necessary for conducting experiments in economics. This includes computers, network access, soundproof booths, audio-visual equipment, 3D printers, and more.

Yes, PEEL offers workshops and individual consultations to support researchers with designing their experiments. Topics may include guidelines for running laboratory or online experiments, best practices for recruiting participants and analyzing data.

Yes, PEEL provides assistance with data analysis related to economic experiments conducted at the lab. This includes help with data cleaning, data visualization techniquesand statistical analyses using specialized software tools available through the lab’s IT department.

Yes, PEEL offers two meeting rooms equipped with audio-visual equipment designed for small group discussions or presentations of academic talks. Requests should be made via email to [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the proposed event date.

Yes, PEEL organizes workshops on current topics related to experimental economics on a regular basis throughout the year. These lectures are open to members of CMU faculty as well as students interested in learning more about this field of study.

Generally speaking no costs are associated with using services offered by PEEL; however some exceptions may apply if special hardware is needed for conducting an experiment or if delivering services outside regular business hours requires additional staffing.

Yes! Volunteers have opportunities learn about conducting laboratory experiments through hands-on experience while helping expand our research community's knowledge base and gain valuable experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.