UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1042

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  roundtable_info: {  }
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: 8-12
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: julia.sheffler@med.fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: ''
  faculty_advisor_name: ''
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: ''
  fsu_college: Medicine
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'BSSM, Center for Translational Behavioral Science'
  headshot_optional_: '61966'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Yes'
  mentoring_philosophy: |-
    I view mentoring as a dynamic, collaborative relationship grounded in mutual respect, empathy, and a shared commitment to growth. At the heart of my approach is a belief that individuals thrive when they are both supported and challenged. I strive to create an environment where mentees feel heard, valued, and empowered to pursue their goals with confidence. I am deeply committed to understanding each mentee’s unique background, strengths, and aspirations. By fostering open communication and psychological safety, I encourage honest dialogue about obstacles, feedback, and opportunities for development. This understanding allows me to tailor guidance in ways that respect individual experiences while promoting resilience and self-efficacy.

    Collaboration is central to my mentoring philosophy. I encourage a spirit of co-learning, where the mentor-mentee relationship is enriched by shared exploration, diverse perspectives, and mutual growth. I also believe in transparency and goal-setting to ensure that expectations are clear, progress is measurable, and accomplishments are celebrated. At the same time, I hold myself and my mentees to high standards of excellence, integrity, and accountability. I believe that true mentorship involves not only encouragement but also the willingness to ask difficult questions, push for rigor, and support mentees in rising to their full potential—even when the path is challenging.

    Ultimately, I see mentorship as a long-term investment in people—one that is most successful when built on trust, guided by empathy, and committed to excellence.
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '2'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: 'There are two clinical trials that may be running over the next year. One focuses on a nutrition and lifestyle adherence program for reducing dementia risk and a new pilot will look at the use of inspiratory muscle strength training as an intervention for dementia risk. Student projects can potentially use work from either of these trials. '
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://ctbs.fsu.edu/programs/integrative-science-healthy-aging-ctbscience'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: In-person
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'Innovation Park, Research Building B'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Julia Sheffler'
  project_keywords: "Alzheimer's disease; Mild Cognitive Impairment; diet; sleep; physical activity; Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training; Adherence"
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Pre-Med, Nutrition/exercise-related majors'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: ''
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: 'developing research question/hypothesis, literature review, completing assessments with participants, data entry/double-checking, phlebotomy (if interested), conducting interviews, administering measures'
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: ''
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: 'Ability to work well on a team; good communication skills; Strong interest in graduate school or medical school'
  title_of_the_project: 'Lifestyle and Behavioral interventions for Healthy Cognitive Aging'
  update_url: 'https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?element_parents=elements/research_mentor_information/headshot_optional_&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=0pJGXmZeO7WSjh6TCnFEEuJZw9zsMNe_Fc9ATALPhT0'
  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: Dr.
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'No'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2025'