UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1053

Research Mentor Information
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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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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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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

Overall Project Details
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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
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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
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UROP Program Elements
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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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