UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1053

Submission information
Submission Number: 1053
Submission ID: 19861
Submission UUID: c8e47ea4-6537-4937-9818-0d2c9b0482da

Created: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 11:36 AM
Completed: Tue, 07/22/2025 - 01:49 PM
Changed: Thu, 09/25/2025 - 01:52 PM

Remote IP address: 144.174.212.90
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Sadio Fenner
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) sf24i@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Robert Hickner
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email rhickner@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation HNFS
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Michael Ormsbee
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) mormsbee@fsu.edu
Title of the Project Twelve Weeks of Once-Daily Ultrak Supplementation on Cardiovascular Fitness and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Recreational Athletes
Project Keywords Exercise, Nutrition, Sports Science, Exercise Physiology
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors, preferably people who have backgrounds in nutrition, health sciences, exercise physiology, and sports.
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): In-person
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 To determine the effects of 12 weeks of once-daily supplementation with Ultrak on VO2 peak, vitamin D, vitamin K, interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), C-reactive protein (CRP), and simple hematological measures in recreationally active adults.
Research Tasks Literature review, data collection and analysis, study visits (blood processing, V02 max, anthropometrics), poster and abstract writing.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required; Good communication, personable, open-minded, Recommended: basic lab etiquette
Mentoring Philosophy At the core of my philosophy is a commitment to creating a learning environment where every student feels seen, heard, and respected. I believe that meaningful education begins with genuine connection. When students feel valued as individuals, they are more engaged, confident, and motivated to learn.
My goal as a mentor is to meet students where they are and support them in developing both competence and curiosity, regardless of the career paths they ultimately pursue. I strive to design learning experiences that foster critical thinking, encourage thoughtful discussion, and highlight the relevance of course material to a variety of professional and personal contexts. Whether a student plans to become a clinician, researcher, coach, or work in an entirely different field, I want them to leave this space with skills and perspectives that will empower them to succeed and to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
I also believe in modeling humility and lifelong learning. By creating a space where questions are welcomed, mistakes are treated as opportunities for growth, and diverse viewpoints are explored with openness, I hope to help students build confidence in their own voices and see learning as a collaborative process. My aim will always be to help students recognize their potential, develop a sense of purpose, and feel inspired to keep learning long after they move on from our lab.
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No
Roundtable times and Zoom links
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
Year 2025
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