UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1116

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Assoc. Prof. Keith Roberson
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: he/him/they
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Prof.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): Kroberson@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Fine Arts
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Art
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: ***Art-Studio Project Assistant for Expanded Cinema TransMedia Series
Project Keywords: Multimedia, Interdisciplinary, Studio support, Video recording/editing, Social media management, grant writing, creative research
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 3
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
No specific experience is required . We welcome anyone eager to learn and contribute, whether your strengths lie in media, writing, artmaking, organization, or something else.

Be part of a collaborative, energetic team and gain hands-on experience in an exciting, interdisciplinary art project!

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?: 6-8 hours a week, flexible scheduling, some few off-site city locations for events
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:
Join our studio working with two professional artists on a multimedia project featuring performance, interactive projections, large-scale sculpture, a concept album, and exhibitions in multiple venues.  Our art group will be developing a collection of physical and digital art components for their new public art project over the coming months. We are looking for two to three students to support this studio work, document/share the art processes online, and support our team in pursuing research and grants to further the work.

Research Tasks:
If you are chosen to be Social Media Lead you will help develop workflows and create engaging content for Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, and YouTube.  You will help us build and grow the social media presence on each of these channels and suggest unique and dynamic ideas for each piece of content. As the Grants Coordinator, you will identify grants appropriate to the work we do and support the team in applying to them. Studio Assistants can support these aforementioned roles but will also be integral in managing the studio space and supporting the creation of planned works.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Everyone is welcome to apply, but those with prior experience in a particular area will be given preference. 

Motivated and enthusiastic students preferred.  We welcome anyone eager to learn and contribute, whether your strengths lie in media, writing, artmaking, organization, or something else.

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a meta-modernist artist and educator with over three decades of experience, I have mentored many students, guiding them through deep creative exploration that inspires curiosity and nurtures resilience. Grounded in current psychology research on motivation, I emphasize intrinsic drive and positive encouragement. I am committed to promoting a safe and inclusive environment where learning arises from personally motivated inquiry. With a long history of grant-funded and publicly commissioned projects, and a significant online presence, I encourage students to explore the intersections of conceptual philosophy, literary research, and digital arts. I foster a space for experimentation and critical inquiry, guiding students to develop work that is conceptually rich, socially relevant, and able to engage confidently with complexity.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://k-roberson.com/
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Wed, 9/3/2025, 2:00PM-2:30PM Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98173699952

Roundtable Info:
- Day: Wednesday, September 3
  Start Time: 2:00
  End Time: 2:30
  Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98173699952

UROP Program Elements
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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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