UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #842

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Odette L. Guillen Lopez
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): olg22@fsu.edu
Position Title: Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Patrice Iatarola
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email: piatarola@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable): Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Resilience and Resistance: LGBTQ Educators' Experiences with 'Don't Say Gay' Policies in Florida
Project Keywords: LGBTQ teachers, education, qualitative research, social sciences, educational policy 
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all 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):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5 hours 
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 research project highlights the research towards my dissertation in practice. My research aims to show how LGBTQ educators in Florida navigate the impact of 'Don't Say Gay' policies on their professional experiences, identities, and classroom practices. This dissertation will draw upon the interdisciplinary theoretical framework of gender studies, incorporating the perspectives of Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, narrative inquiry with the use of "testimonios", and participatory action research with the voices of LGBTQ teachers. This approach will involve LGBTQ educators as active participants in the research process. By collaborating with educators, the research will aim to empower them and generate knowledge that can be used to address the challenges they face. In this early phase of my project, I seek to present the literature and data available on the topic by using data visualizations. 


Research Tasks:
literature review
editing and proofreading
organize information in citation managers
create data visualizations


Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Open to work with and research topics about LGBTQ identifying persons and people of color. 
Time management with the openness to communicate any constraints with the mentor.
Knowledge of data visualizations (how to create tables, graphs, etc. in Excel) is recommended. 


Mentoring Philosophy:
As a scholar-educator, my mentoring philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses unique potential to be cultivated.  I approach mentoring as a partnership, fostering open communication, active listening, and mutual respect. By providing guidance, encouragement, and resources, I aim to empower my mentees to become self-directed learners and achieve their personal and professional goals. As a mentor, I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where mentees feel safe to develop their skills, and build their confidence. 


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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
To be determined. 

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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
Faculty Advisor Confirmation: Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series?: Yes
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Year: 2024
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