UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1143 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1143

Submission ID: 20311

Submission UUID: 756f124a-7faf-4764-a8ef-95d685518c90

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:17 PM

Completed: Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:18 PM

Changed: Mon, 09/29/2025 - 03:44 PM

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Chao Wang

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) cw22k@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Kelly Kinahan

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FSU College (if applicable) Social Sciences and Public Policy

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Urban and Regional Planning

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Does Florida’s Geographic Opportunity Map Influence the Siting of LIHTC Affordable Housing?

Project Keywords Low-income Housing Tax Credits, Neighborhood Change, Poverty Concentration, Affordable Housing

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Social Science, Public Policy, Economics, Real Estate, Public Administration, Geography, Urban Planning

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): In-person

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 5

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 research investigates how LIHTC affordable housing policy changes in Florida have influenced LIHTC location patterns. Florida was selected as the setting for two main reasons. First, it is one of the largest states in the US. Second, in 2016, the state government created a Geographic Areas of Opportunity Map based on census tract indicators, including median income, education, and employment. This map was integrated into the state’s QAP to encourage the placement of LIHTC in high opportunity areas. Specifically, this research asks: what are the socio-demographic characteristics of LIHTC neighborhoods before and after the introduction of Florida’s Geographic Opportunity Map? How has the introduction of the map influenced LIHTC placement patterns in Florida?

Research Tasks Conducting a literature review and cleaning interview data for background understanding

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Literature review

Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy includes three indispensable elements ––guidance, support, and encouragement. Providing guidance is a central element of my mentoring philosophy. As a mentor, I strive to help and guide my mentees in addressing the issues they identify. I aim to offering concrete suggestions and actionable advice on how to move forward when encountering challenges and difficulties
Being supportive is another important element. Whether my mentees are considering a future as researchers, practitioners, or a combination of both, I hope to share my experiences to help them explore their options based on their interests. As a first-generation college student in my family, I understand the confusion and uncertainty that can come with navigating different resources. I am committed to support my mentees identify available resources so they can succeed without feeling lost or overwhelmed.
A final part is encouragement. Research often involves complex concepts and an iterative process of refinement, which can feel intimidating. However, discovering the unknown can also be exciting. I seek to explore these unknowns together with my mentees, encouraging one another and collaboratively finding solutions. I view the mentoring relationship as a shared journey—a challenging but rewarding adventure where we learn and grow side by side.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes

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Roundtable Info

Day: Friday, September 5
Start Time: 12:30
End Time: 12:30
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9739724416

UROP Program Elements

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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