UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1006

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Wen Zhu
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: She/her/hers
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): wzhu@chem.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Mapping Career Pathways for Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduates
Project Keywords: Career development
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Education-related degrees

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: Yes
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?: 8 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 undergraduate research project aims to explore and document the diverse career trajectories available to individuals holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. 



Research Tasks:
The student researchers will: Define the skill set of Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates; design and distribute surveys targeting current students and recent graduates,  conduct interviews with alumni and industry professionals to gather qualitative insights, analyze trends in job markets, required skills, and geographic mobility, develop informational materials (e.g., infographics, reports, or presentations) summarizing pathways and recommendations for current students.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required: reading, writing, survey design and data analysis 

Mentoring Philosophy:
For this project, I will provide structured milestones while giving students room to shape the direction, from designing surveys and conducting interviews to analyzing and presenting results. I aim to help them develop not only research and analytical skills but also critical thinking, professional communication, and teamwork abilities that will serve them well beyond this project.

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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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