UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #991 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 991

Submission ID: 19266

Submission UUID: 40063839-7ccd-4d9b-b420-34821f3b17e9

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

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Created: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 03:56 PM

Completed: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 04:39 PM

Changed: Wed, 10/29/2025 - 02:58 PM

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Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Chaewon Kim

Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns she, her, hers

When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? ck22j@fsu.edu

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) ck22j@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Bret Staudt Willet

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email Bret.StaudtWillet@fsu.edu

FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Educational Escape Rooms for Nursing Students

Project Keywords nursing education, game-based learning, design-based research

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Nursing, Education, Computer Science

Project Location: This is a remote project for 99%.

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

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 As a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, I am interested in how nursing students interact in the escape room (a gamified or game-based high-fidelity clinical simulation) and how design elements of the escape room (e.g., role assignment, group size, time limit, etc.) shape their learning experience. I have been working on this project since 2023, and this is my second time recruiting UROP students for this project.
This year, I expect the research activities as described below:
September: Start working on the ISLS proposal based on the data collected so far. We have collected data from Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. We would have collected more data from Summer 2025 by this point.
October: Work on the ISLS proposal and a journal article. The article will be about design-based research with the three iterations we have had so far.
November: Submit the ISLS proposal and keep working on the journal article. You will help in various aspects including literature review, writing up a section, running a data analysis, etc. We will discuss the task distribution and I will teach you how to do stuff. We will collect more data in late November at the Simulation Lab at Duxbury Hall. You're more than welcome to come observe the data collection site.
December: I am expecting to submit the journal article before the Fall semester ends. And enjoy the break.
January: Analyze the data collected from November and start working on the AECT proposal.
February: Submit the AECT proposal and start working on the ECGBL proposal.
March: Depending on how many interviews I get, how the data looks and how creative we get, we may be able to work on one more journal article. Or not, we will focus on preparing UROP Symposium and submitting the ECGBL proposal.
April: Wrap it all up, and hopefully I graduate.

By joining this project and participating in our research activities, you will gain the authorship of all manuscripts being prepared and submitted in this project from September 2025 to April 2026. How this will look on your resume and how much value it carries to you is what you will need to decide. We can always discuss the authorship and the contribution proportion.

Research Tasks In this project, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of research tasks, including literature review, data collection, data analysis, and writing research reports.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: required: open and timely communication, professional attitude
recommended: curiosity, familiarity with data mining methods

Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is grounded in building lasting, meaningful relationships that support students’ academic and professional growth. Since beginning my role as a UROP mentor in 2023, I have worked with bright and motivated students, three of whom have continued collaborating with me beyond the official end of their UROP projects. This speaks to the strength and value of the mentoring environment I strive to create.
At the core of my mentoring approach is clear and open communication. I hold weekly meetings with my mentees, where we review progress, discuss challenges, and set goals. Each meeting is accompanied by notes to ensure continuity and shared understanding. I also make my expectations transparent from the outset and provide adequate resources. Above all, I want this experience to be a stepping stone for my mentees’ future aspirations. I encourage them to reflect on their career goals and to consider how their current work can help shape their path. Whether they’re considering graduate school, industry roles, or other pursuits, I aim to tailor the mentoring experience to be relevant and supportive of their journey.
My goal is to foster a space where students feel respected, motivated, and empowered. Mentoring is not just about guidance—it's about mutual growth, shared curiosity, and laying the foundation for long-term success. I am committed to being a thoughtful and accessible mentor throughout this process.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z4_0y3MN7NlkHbZ_7gm1SkmXTJrJx-r6hjiyeLxmJ2E/edit?usp=sharing

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes

Roundtable times and Zoom links Wednesday, September 3rd, 12:30 pm
link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9851780662

Roundtable Info

Day: Wednesday, September 3
Start Time: 12:30
End Time: 12:30
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9851780662

UROP Program Elements

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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