Skill Lab focuses on cognitive science, using game-based methods to engage the public in mapping and understanding cognitive abilities like memory and problem-solving. The goal is to make insights into human cognition accessible to a wider audience, beyond just major tech companies. Traditionally, cognitive data has been limited, mainly coming from male draft data, highlighting a critical gap in cognitive research that Skill Lab aims to fill. 

To address this, Skill Lab consists of six validated mini-games. The game is designed to evaluate a wide range of cognitive skills within an interactive digital framework. It only takes about 15 minutes to complete the games, as opposed to a more traditional cognitive assessment, which can take around 70 minutes, demonstrating the project's effectiveness in evaluating cognition. 

The efficiency and engagement of the games have not only helped in creating a comprehensive benchmark for understanding cognitive abilities across diverse groups but also significantly enhanced public accessibility and understanding of this information. 

One of the key factors in achieving this wide reach was Skill Lab's strategic collaboration with the Danish national broadcasting service, DR. This partnership amplified the project's visibility through several online news items and television appearances, attracting a wide and varied participant pool. Such extensive engagement has been crucial for gaining population-scale insights.

Following this successful deployment, the results were published in the journal Cognitive Science in the summer of 2023. You can find it here.

Learn more about Skill Lab here.