UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #724

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Josephine Taiye Bolaji
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jtb24@fsu.edu
Position Title: Post Doc
FSU College (if applicable): Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Retail and Textile Entrepreneurship
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Breathability of medical nonwoven fabrics for optimal protection.
Project Keywords: Medical textiles, breathability, nonwoven, protection
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Chemistry, physics, chemical and materials engineering, biomedical science/engineering.

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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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:
According to the literature, some commercially available nonwoven fabrics used in medical textile application (gowns, masks, sheets, etc.)  fail to meet the standard requirement for air, liquid, and moisture penetration levels which also determines the breathability properties of the fabric. Breathability is important because in items such as mask, it is critical for the fabric to both be breathable and also have the ability to prevent the penetration of airborne disease particles. Therefore the purpose of this research is to evaluate and determine the right fabric properties that ensures optimum breathability and protection. Commercially available nonwoven fabrics typically used in medical textiles will be employed in this study. 

Research Tasks:
Literature review, data collection, data analysis, data sorting, cleaning, and processing, test specimen preparation, conducting experiments, preparing drafts for presentations (oral and poster) and manuscripts, 

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required.
Literature search, compilation, and synthesis; basic statistical analysis (Excel)
Recommended.
SPSS and other statistical packages; design/illustration capabilities.


Mentoring Philosophy:
Mentorship and coaching has always been part of my career and I seek ways to improve and inspire others. My philology lies fundamentally in exploration and communication. I believe that when students are allowed to explore and think critically, innovation and novelty become inevitable. I foster an environment of communication and safety where we all can ask questions and plan; this provides clarity, direction, and eventual success. In addition, I seek to build and create problem solving skills among students and encourage them to think about the 'why' of what they are doing and the 'who' they can impact. As a doctoral graduate fellow, I have mentored undergraduate students which have resulted in conference presentations and proceedings. 
My strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills have allowed me to connect and mentor young researchers throughout my research journey, and which I will continue to do in my current role at the Florida State University and as a UROP mentor.  


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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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