UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #677

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Yonggyun Kim
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): ykim22@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Social Sciences and Public Policy
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Economics 
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable): Xiaoyu Cheng 
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): xc22f@fsu.edu

Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Blackwell Monotonicity: Experiments
Project Keywords: Information Costs, Statistical Experiments
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Economics

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: In-person
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 8
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: During business hours
Overall Research Project Description:
This research project aims to test the property of information cost functions known as Blackwell monotonicity. Blackwell monotonicity is a key property that describes how the cost of acquiring information should change as the quality of information improves. To explore this, we will first build a theoretical framework predicting the behavior of information cost functions under Blackwell monotonicity. Following this, we will design and conduct an empirical experiment to test these theoretical predictions.

Research Tasks:
Data Collection



Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Real Analysis required
Linear Algebra required

Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentoring philosophy centers on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. I believe in personalized guidance tailored to each mentee’s unique goals, encouraging independence while providing the necessary support. By promoting collaboration, continuous learning, and ethical integrity, I aim to inspire and empower mentees to become confident, self-reliant professionals. I emphasize the importance of constructive feedback, emotional support, and fostering a culture of respect and accountability, preparing mentees for successful and fulfilling careers.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2024
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