UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1124

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  roundtable_info:
    - day: 'Tuesday, September 2'
      endingtime: '5:30'
      starttime: '3:30'
      zoomlink: 'https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92219172548'
    - day: 'Thursday, September 4'
      endingtime: '2:30'
      starttime: '12:30'
      zoomlink: 'https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92219172548'
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: 5-10
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'Yes'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: cf22k@fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: '1'
  faculty_advisor_name: 'Brandon Krick'
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: bkrick@eng.famu.fsu.edu
  fsu_college: 'FAMU-FSU College of Engineering'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering'
  headshot_optional_: ''
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: Bus
  mentoring_philosophy: 'My mentoring philosophy revolves around fostering independence while providing support and guidance. In the context of polymer processing and mechanical testing, my approach emphasizes empowering students to take ownership of their project, starting with foundational training and evolving into self-directed work. I believe in the ultimate goal of developing critical thinking skills through data processing and analysis. I encourage students to delve deeply into relevant literature, linking past research with their experimental results. By maintaining open lines of communication,  I aim to create an environment where questions are welcomed, and curiosity is nurtured. Our lab has a multi-tiered mentoring structure, where the student will be able to talk to both the graduate student and faculty advisor regarding the project. My role is to guide and support, helping students navigate challenges and refine their understanding, ultimately leading to a more profound grasp of both the theoretical and practical aspects of their project. '
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '1'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: "Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a popular polymer for tribological applications due to it's remarkably low coefficient of friction. Unfortunately, it's high wear rate limits many of its applications. To combat this issue, composites of PTFE filled with microparticles or polymer blends have been created to reduce the wear rate with minimal impacts on frictional properties. This project is centered around creating PTFE composites and testing their friction and wear capabilities in various environmental conditions on an in-house made tribometer. Additionally, characterization of the polymer composites with be performed with electron microscopy, contact angle measurements, and other characterization methods to determine the mechanism for the observed friction and wear properties in the polymer."
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: 'This project has some work that can be conducted on main campus as well.'
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~bkrick/'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: In-person
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'AME Building- 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310 '
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: 'Graduate Student'
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Catherine Fidd'
  project_keywords: 'wear, friction, PTFE'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all Majors'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: she/her
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |-
    -Polymer manufacturing
    -Surface energy measurements using contact angle
    -Post-processing of sample (sintering)
    -Machining of manufactured polymer into testable samples
    -Testing of sample on tribometer, data collection
    -Data processing in MATLAB
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: |-
    https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92219172548
    Tuesday September 2nd (3:30-5:30pm)
    Thursday September 4th (12:30-2:30pm)
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |-
    -MATLAB (recommended)
    -Calculus
    -Machining (recommended)
    -Understanding of basic mechanics, especially friction
    *all skills necessary for this project will be taught
  title_of_the_project: 'Tribology of PTFE Composites'
  update_url: 'https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?token=2IwlaEPoiHKCUH3EKLnkFsTupJybifFpHnM9Vg1r7Cw'
  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: ''
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'Yes'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: 'No'
  year: '2025'