UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1082 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1082

Submission ID: 20006

Submission UUID: 5886d5ac-5f0d-4590-827d-5951636a8562

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

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Created: Tue, 08/05/2025 - 04:19 PM

Completed: Tue, 08/05/2025 - 04:19 PM

Changed: Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:54 AM

Remote IP address: 71.229.8.215

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Jessica Ridgway Clayton

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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.

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

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Retail Entrepreneurship

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project CARE Garment: Computerized Apparel for Real time Evaluation

Project Keywords apparel design, smart garment, apparel technology

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

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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? 10 hrs per 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 This smart garment is designed to help caregivers monitor breastfeeding activities, including breastfeeding duration, infant respiration rate, heartbeat, and swallowing activity. We have worked this past year on developing a prototype; however the prototype needs further development and testing. We have received a grant to continue working on the development of the smart garment and do to a wear trial.

Research Tasks Tasks will include the sewing and construction of prototypes, the development and integration of technology within the garment, and assisting with data collection during the wear trial with breastfeeding mothers.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Sewing. Preference will be given to those with a high level of expertise and experience in garment construction.

Mentoring Philosophy I believe in open communication, clear guidelines, and allowing for new knowledge to be created through hands-on exploration. As a mentor, I am there to guide my student and encourage them to explore on their own, giving the mentee ownership over their work and promoting accountability.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAEqJkRXV2I

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

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UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

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Year 2025

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