UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1122

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Brendan Lantz
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): blantz@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Criminology and Criminal Justice
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Jack Mills
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jmills4@fsu.edu
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Considering historical sundown towns in the modern context
Project Keywords: Racial exclusion, segregation, prejudice, hate crimes, communities, history
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 6
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
All are welcome to apply - emphasis on criminology, sociology, history, other social sciences


Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: No, the project is remote
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?: 7
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 project examines communities identified by James Loewen as "sundown towns," communities wherein non-White people were not allowed to live, nor often even be seen. While Loewen's work offers a strong historical analysis of these communities, less is known about those communities today. In our project, we explore—through open-source searching methods—intergroup violence and prejudice, including evidence of hate crimes, non-violent prejudice, and segregation  in these places. Our research team uses Discord for co-working, Q&A's, and meetings. 

Research Tasks:
Data collection

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Media literacy is expected. All other skills, including knowledge about Google/Microsoft Suite packages are recommended and not required. 


Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentor philosophy is centered on community building. I believe any kind of success is fostered, principally, by a supportive environment and a sense of belonging. As such, my goal is to create a space where ideas can be freely exchanged and any challenges that appear can be met with collective problem-solving. I prioritize open communication, empathy, and mutual respect. 

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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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

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Year: 2025
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