UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #713

Submission information
Submission Number: 713
Submission ID: 14191
Submission UUID: 3ac51dc5-1c1b-4e78-8963-ffed53f6b73c

Created: Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:35 PM
Completed: Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:50 PM
Changed: Wed, 09/25/2024 - 06:55 PM

Remote IP address: 69.246.152.76
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Tom Juzek
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns Dr Juzek
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) tjuzek@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Modern Languages and Linguistics
Headshot (optional) juzek3_0.jpg
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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Exploring AI vs human language usage
Project Keywords artificial intelligence, linguistics, computer science, computational linguistics
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 3
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors, students should have an interest in computational linguistics (a mix of linguistics and computer science); neighbouring fields like linguistics, computer science, language programmes, psychology, philosophy, etc., are also highly appreciated.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Yes
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 6-8
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description Scientists have found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, like ChatGPT, have their own way of using language, including using certain words, like "delve", more often than people usually do. I am interested in why AI models use language this way and what it means. This is important because human language is starting to show signs of being influenced by the way AI uses language. In other words, AI models like ChatGPT are affecting how people use language, but there is a lack of awareness about this issue.
Research Tasks Research assistants will work on studying, labelling, and organising language data, which comes from both AI and people. They are encouraged to explore smaller projects within the main research area, and will receive support and guidance along the way.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: If an assistant knows how to programme or how to analyse language, then that is great. It is okay if assistants are new to programming and/or languages, guidance will be provided. Thus, ...
Required: Assistants should have a genuine interest in both language and programming.
Mentoring Philosophy As a mentor, my main goal is to support growth and success in ways that are meaningful to the student. I see mentoring as a partnership where both sides can learn and benefit. In this project, students will have the chance to take charge of a smaller part of the work. I aim to create an environment where it is alright to face challenges, and where encountering obstacles is just a natural part of the learning process. Honesty and mutual respect are at the core of this partnership.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://github.com/tjuzek/delve/blob/main/jw_why_delve_paper_draft.pdf
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links Tue (3 Sep), Thu (5 Sep), Fri (6 Sep), 5pm - 5:30pm: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99762839337
Roundtable Info
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2024
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