UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1094
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Submission Number: 1094
Submission ID: 20066
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Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal
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Created: Wed, 08/06/2025 - 03:44 PM
Completed: Wed, 08/06/2025 - 04:18 PM
Changed: Tue, 09/02/2025 - 01:37 PM
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Language: English
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| Primary Research Mentor Name | Ashley N Johns |
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| Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns | She/her |
| When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? | Ms. |
| Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | ajohns@fsu.edu |
| Position Title | Graduate Student |
| Faculty Advisor Name | Sindy Chapa |
| Faculty Advisor's FSU Email | sindy.chapa@cci.fsu.edu |
| FSU College (if applicable) | Communication and Information |
| FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation | School of Communication |
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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) | Alessandra Noli Peschiera, Chris Gurrie |
| Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns | |
| Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific? | |
| Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | anolipeschiera@fsu.edu |
| Title of the Project | The Bait Debate: Understanding Queerbaiting Through Focus Group Interactions |
| Project Keywords | Queerbaiting, Focus Group, LGBTQ+, Qualitative Analysis, Qualitative Coding |
| Are you currently looking for research assistants? | Yes |
| Number of Research Assistants Needed | 3 |
| Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) | Open to all majors Media Communication Studies Women's Studies Editing, Writing, and Media Information, Communication, and Technology |
| 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): | Partially Remote |
| Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? | 5-7 hours per week, flexible schedule |
| 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 qualitative study investigates how people define and understand the concept of queerbaiting through interactions with others. While academic definitions of queerbaiting vary, limited research has explored how everyday media consumers conceptualize the term. Grounded in symbolic interactionism, this research will conduct focus groups to understand this phenomenon |
| Research Tasks | -assist in facilitating focus groups -become familiar with and conduct qualitative coding -engage in data analysis after coding process -attend meetings every two weeks |
| Skills that research assistant(s) may need: | Recommended -comfort in interacting with and facilitating conversations with multiple people (we will train you on focus group facilitation but you should be comfortable with facilitating conversations) -proficiency in academic writing -basic understanding of Google Suite Applications (Google Sheets, Docs, etc) -previous experience with qualitative research -detail-oriented -ability to synthesize and analyze information |
| Mentoring Philosophy | "No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world." – Mr. Keating, Dead Poets Society At the heart of research mentorship is a belief that every student, regardless of background, experience level, or identity, has the capacity to contribute meaningfully to academic knowledge. As a mentor, I see it as my role to support, challenge, and walk alongside mentees as they explore ideas that matter to them, while developing the confidence and skillsets to navigate the research process and larger academic community. My approach to research mentorship is guided by four key commitments: (1) amplifying diverse voices and approaches, (2) connecting research to future goals, (3) meeting mentees where they are, and (4) fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative research environment. |
| Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): | |
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| Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? | No |
| Roundtable times and Zoom links | N/A |
| 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? | No |
| Year | 2025 |
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