UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1112

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  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: '10'
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
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  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: cn12@fsu.edu
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  faculty_advisor_name: ''
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  fsu_college: 'Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Florida State University'
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  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Yes'
  mentoring_philosophy: |-
    My primary research area revolves around functional product development and wear performance, both of which are central to my product development research. My main mentoring goal is to provide mentees with innovative learning techniques and research experiences that nurture their growth into lifelong learners and successful leaders. To achieve this, my mentoring philosophy emphasizes being prepared, honest, and collaborative. For my mentees, I channel my efforts into honing my research skills and assessing my research performance by engaging in idea sharing, consulting with fellow professionals, and constantly refining my approach. I am dedicated to ensuring efficient learning for my mentees within the UPOP Research Mentor Project Program. To fulfill this objective, I will bring a positive attitude, unwavering commitment, and a focus on professional development, all of which are highly valued traits among mentees in the program. These attributes collectively equip me to be well-prepared for my research role. Outlined below are examples of my past and ongoing research endeavors, along with my future aspirations in the field of product development and sustainability. My research goals encompass:
    •	Bridging the gap between well-designed academic findings and practical effectiveness in real-world usage, particularly within the domains of sportswear, functional clothing, and the fashion industry.
    •	Crafting functional products like sportswear, gloves, and protective clothing tailored for disabled and elderly individuals, athletes, and workers exposed to hazardous environments.
    •	Exploring and evaluating various materials to design wearable products.
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  overall_research_project_description: |-
    The purpose of this study is to investigate how hip-hop artists use fashion as a visual language to construct identity, challenge societal norms, and redefine the meaning of luxury. Drawing on the themes of identity, resistance, innovation, and commodification, it positions fashion as a central element of hip-hop’s cultural expression. Framed through an interdisciplinary lens, encompassing fashion studies, cultural studies, music, and art, the project traces the evolution of hip-hop fashion from its grassroots origins in the 1970s to its current influence on global luxury markets.
    By examining the interplay between street fashion, luxury fashion, and hip-hop culture, the research addresses four core questions: (1) the historical role of hip-hop in shaping fashion as a cultural and visual medium; (2) the influence of hip-hop artists on mainstream and luxury fashion trends; (3) the impact of commercialization on the authenticity and cultural roots of hip-hop fashion; and (4) the contribution of digital media and Afrofuturist aesthetics to contemporary hip-hop identity.
    Through analysis of visual archives, brand collaborations, and cultural narratives, the study illuminates how hip-hop’s distinctive clothing expressions and visual codes have reshaped global fashion narratives, blurring the boundaries between streetwear and luxury, dismantling traditional hierarchies, and fostering a more inclusive and representative fashion culture. Ultimately, this research argues that hip-hop fashion is not merely a style trend but a dynamic cultural ecosystem that reflects and shapes the voices, aspirations, and creative power of a global generation.
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://www.linkedin.com/in/changhyun-lyon-nam-ph-d-aa23278b/'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: In-person
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'On FSU Main Campus'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'During Business Hours'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Changhyun Nam'
  project_keywords: 'Hip-hop, Fashion, Cultural expression'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all majors'
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  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: 'literature review, data collection (interview and survey), review/editing paper '
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: N/A
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: 'It would be perfect to have research experience for academic papers. Also, if students know how to operate NVivo software, it would be great (additional skill)'
  title_of_the_project: 'Let’s Get It: The Cultural Ecosystem of Hip-Hop Fashion'
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  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
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  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: Dr.
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'No'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2025'