UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1031 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1031

Submission ID: 19751

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

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Completed: Tue, 07/01/2025 - 04:52 PM

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Ilya Litvak

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) litvak@magnet.fsu.edu

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FSU College (if applicable) N/A

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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Malathy Elumalai

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) melumalai@magnet.fsu.edu

Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Neighborhood STEM Fair Project - connecting low-income community with free STEM enrichment programs

Project Keywords Education, Community Outreach, STEM education, Stem Education for All, Summer Camps

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors. The following majors are especially encouraged to apply:
FSU Teach, FSU-Teach, Secondary Science or Mathematics Teaching,
Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomathematics, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Chemical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering,
Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Science, Physics,
Medical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work

Project Location: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr.

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Dogwood, Live Oak; Innovation

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

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 Neigborhood Camp Fair project aims to connect K-12 population from low-income areas of Tallahassee with free STEM education opportunities. Launched in 2018, the project has seen
over 450 K-12 students attend our annual community events where public can find free or subsidized summer camp programs. 60-70% of attendees come from local Title I schools.
The intern will join our small team which organizes Neighborhood Camp Fair events.

This project is operated in collaboration with the Tallahassee Scientific Society.

Research Tasks 1. Propose, implement, and evaluate strategies to engage with target community
2. Publicize the project and its benefits to local residents through social media, flyers, direct engagement, and other means
3. Publicize the project and its benefits to STEM program providers
4. Study the impact of the camp fairs on STEM awareness among K-12 students

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
1. Organizational skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Written and oral communication skills including writing articles, emails, making phone calls, etc.
It may significantly benefit the project if the applicant had exposure to challenges faced by target communities through their work- or volunteer-related, or personal experience.

Mentoring Philosophy The Neighborhood Camp Fair project predominantly operates on volunteer power and intuition. Each participant is part of the team and contributes their best effort and best judgement.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://tallysci.wptallahassee.com/2025-share-your-story-video-grant-challenge/

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

Roundtable times and Zoom links Friday September 5, 11 AM
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96256993844

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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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