UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #990

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Jessica Ridgway Clayton
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
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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
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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
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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: 2025
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