UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #920

Submission information
Submission Number: 920
Submission ID: 15226
Submission UUID: c449300a-fe1c-4717-89d2-b06cda253f35

Created: Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:07 PM
Completed: Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:07 PM
Changed: Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:10 AM

Remote IP address: 98.230.4.203
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Jack M. Mills
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) jmills4@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Brendan Lantz
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email blantz@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) Criminology and Criminal Justice
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Title of the Project Understanding communities of exclusion: Sundown Towns in America
Project Keywords racism, history, communities, systematic prejudice
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
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): In-person
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 is focused on enhancing our understanding of Sundown Towns in America. Put briefly, sundown towns were communities that systematically, explicitly, and violently refused marginalized communities (most prominently Black communities) from living or even interacting within the community. This project will continue on data collection for a growing database that will be used as part of a dissertation project. Students will explore the histories of these towns following open-coding methods that will be discussed at the onset of the project.
Research Tasks Data collection
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: experience with Microsoft Excel, Word; experience with Google Sheets, Docs
Mentoring Philosophy My mentor philosophy, at its core, is about building community. I believe that academic success is fostered by a sense of belonging and support. As such, my goal is to create a space where ideas can be freely exchanged and challenges can be met with collective problem-solving. I prioritize open communication, empathy, and mutual respect. I also emphasize the importance of professional and personal development, and I encourage mentees to actively engage and network in the broader academic community.
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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? No
Year 2024
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