UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1162

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Matthew Bosworth
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): matt@caps.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): N/A
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Center for Advanced Power Systems
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Naqash Ali
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): na22j@fsu.edu
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Lightweight Ontology Editor for SysML Element Classification
Project Keywords: SysML, Ontology, RDF, OWL, Python
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
open to all majors

Project Location:: Innovation Park
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: Yes
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?: 10
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:
The student will design and implement a simple Python-based tool to annotate SysML elements with ontology tags for classification and reasoning. The tool will allow export of the annotated data into OWL or RDF formats, supporting semantic interoperability across MBSE tools.

Research Tasks:
Functional Python tool, user guide, sample ontology annotations.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Some Python programming experience; interest in modeling or ontologies.

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a mentor, my goal is to create an environment where undergraduate researchers can confidently explore new ideas, develop technical skills, and contribute meaningfully to active research. I view mentorship as a collaborative process — students bring curiosity, fresh perspectives, and energy, while I provide guidance, resources, and structure to help them grow.
I believe in balancing independence with support. Students will receive the background, tools, and initial training needed to get started, but will also be encouraged to take ownership of their work, make decisions, and learn through problem-solving. I emphasize clear communication, regular check-ins, and constructive feedback to ensure progress while maintaining flexibility for different learning styles.
My projects often combine technical research with creative problem-solving, so I encourage students to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and connect their work to real-world applications. Above all, I want students to leave the experience with not only new skills but also greater confidence in their ability to learn, adapt, and contribute in any professional or academic setting.


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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
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Roundtable Info:
- Day: Friday, September 5
  Start Time: 12:30
  End Time: 1:00
  Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/matt.fsu

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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