UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1038

Submission information
Submission Number: 1038
Submission ID: 19786
Submission UUID: 42fb0223-f07f-460f-9481-54f9755949a3

Created: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 03:46 PM
Completed: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 03:46 PM
Changed: Thu, 10/23/2025 - 02:16 PM

Remote IP address: 128.186.68.175
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Rebecca Peters
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She, Her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) rlp08c@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Program in Humanities
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Exploring Women Characters in Bollywood Films
Project Keywords Film Studies, Bollywood, Media Studies, Gender Studies, South Asia
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 6
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?
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? 5-10
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 looks to quantify whether women directors impact the representation of women characters in their films. We are doing so by analyzing Bollywood films directed by women. To determine the number and quality of female characters, we will utilize what is called "film coding." "Film coding" is done through through close watching and marking every time we see certain things. Basically, we're looking to see what real impact having a woman in the role of director has on a film.
Research Tasks The student research assistant will watch subtitled Bollywood films (no language proficiency or other experience in or knowledge of India is necessary), and complete surveys on their computers about each woman character onscreen. The student will receive training and will have the support of the mentor for any questions or points of clarification. The process allows for a flexibility of when it can be completed within the week, for students who have more unusual schedules. NO prior film knowledge and no coding knowledge is necessary.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: None
Recommended: Access to Netflix and Prime; An understanding of Excel; Understanding of Google drive folders and files organization
Mentoring Philosophy As a mentor, I view myself as a facilitator, an individual trained in specific fields of study that enables me to create the necessary environment and conditions where mentees can learn and grow. I view the mentee as someone whose aim is to increase their understanding of the world and to prioritize learning over finishing. Further, I accept that experience is one of the best and most lasting conduits for learning. In the mentor/mentee exchange, I commit to providing clear and straightforward expectations, to being available for any and all questions or concerns, and to creating work and environment productive to learning. I expect mentees to approach projects with open minds and inquisitive natures; it is never inappropriate to ask for clarification or repetition of expectations.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): Please watch the zoom recording below to learn more about the project.
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/oYX16T7xELXl-WCkaJflkPWxrqEIAnOfAzD0amnG8ec9lPnKZihPcsm7FFKMXBTG.ovRHz6TcyjoDWhOQ
Roundtable Info
  • Day: Tuesday, September 2
    Start Time: 1:00
    End Time: 1:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94453690549
  • Day: Tuesday, September 2
    Start Time: 6:30
    End Time: 7:00
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96608265006
  • Day: Wednesday, September 3
    Start Time: 12:30
    End Time: 1:00
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92702128629
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2025
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