UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #839

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  roundtable_info: {  }
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: '5 - 7'
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: sray7@fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: ''
  faculty_advisor_name: ''
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: ''
  fsu_college: N/A
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS)'
  headshot_optional_: '45176'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Innovation Bus (https://www.talgov.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/starmetro/fsu.pdf#page=5)'
  mentoring_philosophy: 'My mentoring philosophy is built on the belief that curiosity and effort feed into each other to drive meaningful learning and growth. By fostering an environment where questions are encouraged, and exploration is celebrated, I aim to motivate students to put in the effort needed to deepen their understanding. This effort, in turn, enriches their curiosity, creating a positive feedback loop that drives continuous development. Through hands-on experiences and guided inquiry, I challenge mentees to grow, learn from their mistakes, and develop into confident, independent thinkers.'
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '1'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: |
    Climate change is rapidly warming global oceans, disrupting marine ecosystems, and threatening the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth. These changes not only endanger countless species but also pose significant risks to human well-being, from intensifying natural disasters to compromising food security. Coastal upwelling is a fascinating ocean phenomenon where deep, nutrient-rich waters rise to the surface of the ocean, creating hotspots of marine productivity. Despite covering just 1% of the ocean's surface, these upwelling zones are crucial for global food security, driving over 20% of the world's fish production and supporting millions of livelihoods. The uplifted nutrients fuel the growth of microscopic plants called phytoplankton, which serve as the base of the marine food pyramid, and also turn the ocean surface into vibrant green patches. Spectroradiometer satellites like MODIS are capable of observing these blooms from space by measuring the concentration of chlorophyll on the ocean surface, allowing scientists to monitor and study these vital ecosystems on a global scale. This UROP project will explore how these chlorophyll concentrations have changed over the last three decades. By uncovering patterns and possible reasons behind these changes, we'll gain insights into the health of our oceans and the impact of climate change on marine life and human food security. The specific goals and methodology may be adjusted based on the student's interest. 

    Students will receive hands-on training accessing real climate data (with a focus on satellite-based observation) and learn how to analyze it using tools like MATLAB and Python.
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ur5mXhEAAAAJ&hl=en'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: 'Partially Remote'
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) Florida State University, 2000 Levy Avenue Building A, Suite 292 Tallahassee, FL 32310'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: 'Post Doc'
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Sthitapragya Ray'
  project_keywords: 'Oceanography, Climate, Satellite Observations'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Biochemistry, Chemical Science, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, Computational Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Science and Policy, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Biomathematics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physical Science, Physics, Statistics '
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: He/him
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |
    Review literature covering different aspects of Climate Science and Data Analysis.
    Gaining familiarity with Ocean/ Climate observation platforms, Climate models, and datasets.
    Analysis and Interpretation of Ocean and Climate Data.
    Effectively Present/ communicate their findings.
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: |-
    Tuesday, September 3: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92283556615)
    Friday, September 6: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95863718558)

    Recorded Zoom Session and Roundtable Slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1Wfk7ekrS6s6GRfXwqzH519K0gUrZRr6R
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |-
    Required:
    Interest in Climate Science.
    Basic scientific understanding (physics, mathematics, elementary statistics).
    Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint.)

    Recommended:
    Understanding of vectors.
    Interest in Physical Geography
  title_of_the_project: 'Tracking Changes in Coastal Productivity using Satellite Observations'
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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: ''
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'Yes'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2024'