UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #736

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Submission Number: 736
Submission ID: 14306
Submission UUID: 068dd3fe-91dc-471d-b64e-8d09faadfeb5

Created: Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:47 AM
Completed: Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:47 AM
Changed: Mon, 08/26/2024 - 11:47 AM

Remote IP address: 149.102.239.232
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Talalah Khan
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She/Her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) tk18bf@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Sindy Chapa
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email sindy.chapa@cci.fsu.edu
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Title of the Project Exploring differences in consumer attitudes with regards to lab grown vs real gems in the luxury jewelry industry
Project Keywords luxury, consumer behavior, sustainability, diamonds, price
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Marketing majors
Communication major
Stats majors
education majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? No, the project is remote
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Fully Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 7-10
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 There is a rising demand for lab-grown diamonds and a decline in the sales of real diamonds in 2024. The research aims at exploring whether this consumption phenomenon extends to other gemstones in the luxury jewelry industry and what the underlying psychological process influencing such consumer decisions. Particularly, the research study would focus on whether such changes in demand stem from price-sensitivity factors or sustainability ones.
Research Tasks Literature Review and data collection
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Literature reading and finding adequate sources of information
Report writing
Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy predominantly revolves around establishing a symbiotic relationship between the mentor and mentees, fostering an experience that is beneficial and enriching for all and encouraging academic growth. The aforementioned are accomplished by identifying mentees' goals and aligning the research goals with theirs. Evaluating their talents and attempting to build on them. Developing a credible relationship in a safe comfortable environment that conducive to productivity and excellence in academia. Promoting learning through inquiry.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=q1JLo7kAAAAJ&hl=en
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No
Roundtable times and Zoom links
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? Yes
Year 2024
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