UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #795

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Anna Cohen
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): anna.cohen@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Florida State University
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Harnessing AI to Identify Archaeological Sites from Space in Central America
Project Keywords: Archaeology, AI, Remote Sensing, Lidar, GEE, Central America
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 4
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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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?: 5-10
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:
This project will use AI and remote sensing data to identify archaeological sites in Honduras and Mexico. Using information from existing archaeological data, this project will build an AI program to identify ancient architecture and human-modified landscapes from remote sensing technologies. Use of satellite, airborne lidar, and Google Earth Engine data may be useful. This project has implications for reassessing pre-European archaeology in Central America, and for contributing to the use of AI and remote sensing in archaeology. 

Research Tasks:
Research tasks will include building an AI program, identifying archaeological sites manually from satellite images and lidar products, and conducting background research on Central American archaeology. 

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended skills include computer software literacy, coding abilities, use of GIS, GEE, and other mapping software. A willingness to learn about and improve upon existing software skills is required. 

Mentoring Philosophy:
My primary goal in mentorship is to make academic topics like archaeological science accessible via hands-on activities both in and outside of the classroom. I engage students in real-world research, and I emphasize collaborative projects with students and scientist peers. Creating an interactive environment through teaching and collaborating can help to break down formal barriers in a university setting. Importantly, I strive to give mentees ownership of their work and help them to present their ideas and projects at conferences and through publication when appropriate. My approach also involves sharing my own experiences and providing a safe space for students to develop new skills, and to break down barriers in social and scientific research. 


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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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