UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1052 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1052

Submission ID: 19856

Submission UUID: 54a92392-fed3-46e4-93bd-81bd4f8d2177

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

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Created: Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:07 PM

Completed: Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:07 PM

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Santiago Reyes

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) sr20n@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Sindy Chapa

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email schapa@fsu.edu

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FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Florida State University

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Additional Research Mentor(s)

Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) Alessandra Noli Peschiera

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

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project What It Means to Be Latino: Exploring Identity Among U.S.-Born Gen Z Youth

Project Keywords Cultrual identity, Panethnicity, Intersectionality, Hispanic Latino Gen Z

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

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? No, the project is remote

Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): In-person

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 This study explores the complex construction of Latino/Hispanic identity, focusing on how U.S. born generation Z self identifying Latinos navigate identity within the multicultural landscape of the United States. It examines the historical, cultural, racial, and social factors shaping these identities, highlighting tensions between imposed categorizations and self-identification. The project analyzes generational shifts, intersectional identities (including Afro-Latinx and Indigenous perspectives), and the role of language, media representation, and social groups in identity formation. Ultimately, it seeks to understand how individuals define their Latino identity and how it is shaped by migration, cultural expression, and systemic structures.

Research Tasks Literature review and aid with qualitative data collection, coding and thematic analysis.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Qualitative Data Collection (Recommended) Conducting and transcribing interviews or focus groups.
Literature Review & Academic Research (Required): Searching scholarly databases, Organizing and summarizing literature.
Basic data management (Recommended): Organizing transcripts, audio files, and literature systematically.

Mentoring Philosophy I view mentoring as a collaborative and supportive process centered on helping research assistants grow into independent, confident researchers. By understanding each mentee’s goals, strengths, and motivations, I aim to create a respectful environment where they feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn through inquiry.
My approach emphasizes regular feedback, shared learning, and encouraging ownership of their work to promote accountability and critical thinking. I want research assistants not only to contribute to current projects but also to gain the skills and experience needed to initiate and lead their own research in the future.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=M5TkGkUAAAAJ&hl=en

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

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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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Year 2025

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