UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #990 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 990

Submission ID: 19251

Submission UUID: ae764b97-c0f0-42c5-a91d-36f208aa65bf

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:01 AM

Completed: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:01 AM

Changed: Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:53 AM

Remote IP address: 71.229.8.215

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Jessica Ridgway Clayton

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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) jridgway@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Retail Entrepreneurship

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Development of Lab Coat for Wheelchair Users

Project Keywords apparel design, universal design, user-centered design

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): Partially Remote

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 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 aims to develop a prototype of a lab coat specifically designed for wheelchair users. We will use a user-centered design approach to create the lab coat. We will conduct market research, interview users, analyze user data, and use the data to inform design decisions. The result will be a prototype of a lab coat.

Research Tasks Market research, literature review, data collection, data analysis, interviewing, sewing/construction of prototype

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: sewing
Required: time management, organized, and efficient communication

Mentoring Philosophy My research team allows students to explore their ideas through guided and structured activities. Mentees take ownership of their work and I promote accountability and creativity. I believe in solving real-world problems through a rigorous and methodical design process that promotes hands-on learning. I believe respectful communication is key and help foster communication that is clear and direct through both verbal and written modes, aiming for clear objectives which are articulated in a way that they entire group can understand what is expected.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

Roundtable times and Zoom links Not participating in the Roundtable

UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

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Year 2025

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