UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1055

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Submission Number: 1055
Submission ID: 19871
Submission UUID: dd553b00-83d0-4e40-8d6f-ec2561f54e7b

Created: Wed, 07/23/2025 - 01:59 PM
Completed: Wed, 07/23/2025 - 01:59 PM
Changed: Mon, 09/22/2025 - 02:35 PM

Remote IP address: 144.174.212.85
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Primary Research Mentor Name Hannah Eberhardt
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) he24a@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Michael Ormsbee
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email mormsbee@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Science
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Title of the Project Associations Between Body Composition and Lifestyle Factors in Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
Project Keywords normal weight obesity, performance, sleep, macronutrient intake, tactical athlete, muscle quality
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Exercise Physiology, Biology, Nutrition/Dietetics, or similar.
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 hours/week.
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 The primary aim of this study is to examine the relationship between body composition and lifestyle factors such as dietary habits, sleep, muscle quality, and physical fitness in reserve officer training corps (ROTC) cadets. Secondarily, the study aims to compare perceived versus actual dietary intake in this population and assess the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary habits. Finally, this study aims to evaluate the accuracy of circumference-based body fat estimates commonly used by the military. Cadets will complete two lab visits involving body composition tests, performance testing, ultrasound imaging to assess muscle quality, sleep and diet tracking, and fitness score reporting. The findings will help improve understanding of how lifestyle factors impact tactical readiness and identify better ways to detect hidden obesity-related risks in military populations.
Research Tasks - Literature review (body composition and lifestyle factors affecting performance in military populations)
- Data collection (body composition, force plates, aerobic testing, ultrasound, accelerometry, dietary logs, etc..)
- Data cleaning and analysis (scoring surveys, compiling/organizing data, analyzing dietary logs, etc..)
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Communication skills, basic lab etiquette, respect, timeliness
Recommended (not required): experience with or background knowledge of basic nutrition and/or body composition testing techniques
Mentoring Philosophy As a mentor, my goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel safe to be themselves, take intellectual risks, and grow through both successes and challenges. I believe mentorship is most impactful when students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and develop a sense of ownership over their work.
I aim to guide students in building confidence not just in their laboratory skills, but in their ability to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and navigate ambiguity. I see independence as essential to this process. By gradually stepping back as students step forward, I help them build the tools they need to make informed decisions and trust their own judgment.
At the same time, I strive to remain an accessible source of support—someone who listens, celebrates progress, and provides guidance when needed. My mentorship style is shaped by my own experiences with mentors who trusted me to lead while making it clear they were always in my corner.
At the core of my approach is the belief that students learn best when they feel both supported and trusted. My role is to provide structure and encouragement while giving students the space to grow, make mistakes, and ultimately find their own path forward. I want them to leave the experience with a clearer sense of who they are and what they’re capable of.
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links Tuesday, Sept 3: 3:30-4:00 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94002646943
Tuesday, Sept 3: 4:00-4:30 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91239261820
Roundtable Info
  • Day: Tuesday, September 2
    Start Time: 3:30
    End Time: 4:00
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94002646943
  • Day: Tuesday, September 2
    Start Time: 4:00
    End Time: 4:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91239261820
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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