UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #763

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  roundtable_info: {  }
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: 5-10
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: dselmore@fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: '1'
  faculty_advisor_name: 'Dr. Elizabeth Osborne'
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: bosborne@fsu.edu
  fsu_college: 'Fine Arts'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'School of Theatre'
  headshot_optional_: '44551'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: ''
  mentoring_philosophy: |-
    My approach to mentoring is rooted in the belief that research is not just a pursuit of knowledge but a transformative experience that shapes critical thinking, creativity, and professional growth. I am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where undergraduate researchers can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully to their fields of study. I prioritize each student's individual growth and development.  I encourage students to take ownership of their projects and develop a sense of agency in their academic journey.

    Research is a collaborative endeavor, and I firmly believe in fostering a partnership between mentors and students. I encourage open communication, active participation, and the exchange of ideas to ensure students feel not just valued, but integral to the research process.  I emphasize academic rigor and ethical research practices, striving to create a mentoring relationship based on trust, respect, and encouragement.  I am committed to being approachable, offering continuous support, and addressing any challenges students may encounter during their research.

     Mentoring does not end with the completion of a research project. I am dedicated to providing long-term mentorship and offering guidance and support as students navigate their academic and professional paths. Overall, I aim to inspire a passion for research in my students and empower them to achieve their full potential as scholars and professionals.
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '2'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: |
    This project involves exploring the psychological and emotional impact of embodying traumatic characters on Black actors.  Using a production of August Wilson's Fences, the project aims to provide comprehensive research support to the director, cast, and production team, ensuring an authentic portrayal of the play’s cultural, historical, and thematic elements. Additionally, the research will delve into how performances that engage with historical and contemporary racial and gender-based trauma affect the mental health and well-being of Black actors. Through a mixed-methods approach, the study will examine factors such as stress, emotional exhaustion, and identity disruption among actors who have portrayed roles involving trauma. 
    The research will involve a diverse sample of professional and amateur Black actors, with data collected over six months. Research assistants will play a critical role in conducting interviews, administering assessments, and managing the data. Alongside the psychological study, the project will assist in creating audience engagement materials and material for talkbacks to enhance understanding of the play and the research findings. By combining dramaturgical research with an in-depth study of performance psychology, this project will contribute to the literature on Black studies and performance, offering insights into the challenges faced by Black actors and informing strategies to support their mental health in the performing arts industry.
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: ''
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: 'Partially Remote'
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'On FSU Main Campus'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: 'Graduate Student'
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Dee Selmore '
  project_keywords: ' qualitative, dramaturgy, theatre'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Though this project is open to all majors, the preferred majors are Theatre, English/Literature, History, African American Studies, Cultural Studies, Communications/Media Studies, Education, Film, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Creative Writing, and related fields.'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: she/her/hers
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: 'Literature review, dramaturg tasks, develop a research portfolio, data collection, administering assessments, data analysis, data management, content creation, among other tasks.'
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: ''
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |+
    Strong reading and literary analysis skills required 
    Content creation recommended
    Interviewing skills recommended 
    Assessment administration recommended
    Data analysis (qualitative) recommended
    Knowledge of performance psychology (desired but not required)
    Understanding of racial trauma and its impacts recommended
    Project management (desired but not required)
    Video production and editing (desired but not required)
    Ethical research practices required
    Data management and security recommended 
    Statistical software proficiency (e.g., SPSS, R) (desired but not required)
    Strong communication skills required
    Cultural sensitivity and awareness recommended 
    Time management required 
    Critical thinking and problem-solving required

  title_of_the_project: "The Black Artist's Way"
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  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: 'Ms. '
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'No'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: 'Yes'
  year: '2024'