UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1072

Submission information
Submission Number: 1072
Submission ID: 19956
Submission UUID: d21f6f20-5153-4339-8376-08e0fff6b369

Created: Fri, 08/01/2025 - 10:35 AM
Completed: Fri, 08/01/2025 - 10:35 AM
Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 01:49 PM

Remote IP address: 172.56.197.78
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Shuyuan Metcalfe
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns she/her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Prof.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) smho@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Communication and Information
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation School of Information
Headshot (optional)
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) Yue Liu
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) yl22t@fsu.edu
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Title of the Project Multimodal Deepfake Information Manipulation, Analysis and Detection
Project Keywords AI/ML, deepfakes, ethics, trust, AI-mediated communication
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 1
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? Yes
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Partially Remote
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? During business hours
Overall Research Project Description Generative AI technology can produce intuitive outcomes such as making meaningful conversation, but is disruptive in many domains that require creativity, information authenticity, and precision. Information in this modern age is multi-faceted and multimodal. Textual, graphical, visual, and auditory information can be modified for entertainment purposes leading to unintended consequences such as the spread of misinformation. Information can also be manipulated for deceptive purposes, and that could result in disinformation. This seed grant project explores the possibility of purposely trained AI being able to manipulate individuals and society, and further identify the behavioral and linguistic differences between AI-generated information behavior and human information behavior.
Research Tasks 1) data collection, cleaning, analysis, modeling & reporting,
2) literature review,
3) manuscript development & writing,
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: 1) information science (e.g., interview, setting up survey, cleaning data, statistical analysis, R, SPSS, etc.)
2) information systems and technology (database, systems configuration)
3) computer science (e.g., ML/AI modeling, etc.)
Mentoring Philosophy Mentoring undergraduate research assistants is a rewarding opportunity to guide students as they transition from learners to knowledge creators. I approach mentoring as a collaborative relationship rooted in mutual respect, where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.

Each student brings a unique background, set of strengths, and aspirations. I begin by learning what motivates them and what they hope to gain from the research experience. My goal is to help students develop confidence, ownership, and accountability by progressively increasing their independence and engagement with the research process.

I create an environment where inquiry is encouraged, mistakes are normalized, and reflection is part of learning. I emphasize that uncertainty is a natural part of research and that failure often provides the richest insights. I guide students in framing research questions, thinking critically about methods and data, and connecting their work to broader scholarly conversations.

While I provide structured guidance early on, I gradually shift responsibility to the student, allowing them to lead aspects of the project, solve problems, and make informed decisions. I also share my own experiences - successes and challenges alike - to model transparency, resilience, and lifelong learning.

Ultimately, I strive to foster intellectual curiosity, ethical research habits, and confidence in students’ abilities to contribute meaningfully to a scholarly community. I hope each student leaves the experience with sharpened critical thinking, a deeper understanding of research, and a sense of possibility for their future path.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4790-1821
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
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
Year 2025
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