UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #729 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 729

Submission ID: 14271

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Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Ilya Litvak

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) litvak@magnet.fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) N/A

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Magnet Lab

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Additional Research Mentor(s)

Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) Malathy Elumalai

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) melumalai@magnet.fsu.edu

Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Lauren Miller

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) lauren.miller@magnet.fsu.edu

Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Neighborhood STEM Fair Project at NHMFL - connecting underrepresented community with free STEM enrichment programs

Project Keywords Education, Community Outreach, STEM Education, Stem Education for All, Summer Camps, Journalism, Racial Equity, Social Justice

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors.
The following majors are especially encouraged to apply
FSU Teach, FSU-Teach, Secondary Science or Mathematics Teaching,
Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomathematics, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Chemical Sscience, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering,
Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Science, Physics,
Medical Science, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work

Project Location: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, 1800 E Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee, Florida - 32310.

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Seminole Express (Innovation), StarMetro (Dogwood, Live Oak). The project may require visiting locations within Leon County which are not adequately served by publiuc transit.

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? 8-10

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 National High Magnetic Field is home to the record-breaking magnets, including world strongest magnet, world highest field MRI scanner, and world highest field NMR system. Funded by National Science Foundation. In addition to running the world largest magnet user program in the world and advancing magnet technology, Magnet Lab's develops an educational outreach program as parts of its core mission.

Neigborhood Camp Fair project at the Magnet Lab aims to connect underserved K-12 population in Tallahassee with free STEM education opportunities. Launched in 2018, the project has seen over 450 K-12 students attend our annual community events where public can find free or subsidized summer camp programs. 60-70% of attendees come from local Title I schools.
The intern will join our small but diverse team which organizes Neighborhood Camp Fair events.

Research Tasks 1. Propose, implement, and evaluate strategies to engage with target community
2. Publicise the project and its benefits to local residents through social media, flyers, direct engagement, and other means
3. Publicise the project and its benefits to STEM program providers
4. Study the impact of the camps fairs on STEM awareness among K-12 students

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
1. Organizational skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Written and oral communication skills including writing articles, emails, making phone calls, etc.

It may significantly benefit the project if the applicant had exposure to challenges faced by underserved communities through their work- or volunteer-related, or personal experience.

Mentoring Philosophy The Neighborhood Camp Fair project predominantly operates on volunteer power and intuition. Each participant is part of the team and contributes their best effort and best judgement.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://nationalmaglab.org/news-events/events/for-the-community/neighborhood-camp-fair/

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes

Roundtable times and Zoom links Sep 6, 2024 4:00 - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94034822356

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UROP Program Elements

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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