UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1094

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Ashley N Johns
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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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable): Alessandra Noli Peschiera, Chris Gurrie 
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): anolipeschiera@fsu.edu

Overall Project Details
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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
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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.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
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UROP Program Elements
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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
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Year: 2025
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