UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1082

Submission information
Submission Number: 1082
Submission ID: 20006
Submission UUID: 5886d5ac-5f0d-4590-827d-5951636a8562

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
Primary Research Mentor Name Jessica Ridgway Clayton
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns
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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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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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
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? 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
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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