UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1188

Submission information
Submission Number: 1188
Submission ID: 20536
Submission UUID: 50c3c6e4-9854-4136-80c0-7971a4e12c8c

Created: Sat, 08/16/2025 - 03:58 PM
Completed: Sat, 08/16/2025 - 04:47 PM
Changed: Fri, 09/05/2025 - 04:34 PM

Remote IP address: 68.84.24.246
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Matthew Patience
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) mpatience@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Modern Languages and Linguistics
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Title of the Project The role of skill and cognitive differences in pronunciation development
Project Keywords second language acquisition; language development; individual differences; phonetics; phonology
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 3
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) This is open to all majors. Spanish, Linguistics, and Education majors are preferred, but definitely not required.
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? 8-10
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 goal of this project is to track how the pronunciation of the students in our Spanish courses develops over the course of their studies, and what factors play a role in their development. We will examine whether their speech motor skill and perceptual acuity, as well as working memory and inhibitory control play important roles.
Research Tasks Data collection (by testing participants in the lab); data analysis; potentially some academic writing; potentialy some research
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
- good people skills (you will be testing participants in the lab, and working in a larger team)
- good organization skills
- good comminication skills (for communicating with participants, other RAs, and the project leader)

Recommended but not necessary:
- some experience with Spanish
- any knowledge of linguistics
- basic knowledge of sound recording
Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring approach is grounded in mutual respect, intentional support, and a commitment to the growth of each mentee. I begin by identifying individual goals, recognizing that every mentee brings unique aspirations, strengths, and challenges. This understanding allows me to tailor guidance that is both meaningful and professionally relevant.
I aim to create an inquiry-driven learning environment where questions are valued as much as answers. I believe that intellectual curiosity, when paired with thoughtful challenge, promotes growth. I encourage mentees to take ownership of their work, cultivating accountability and confidence in their abilities.
Regular meetings serve as touchpoints for reflection, feedback, and problem-solving. These conversations are opportunities to celebrate progress, address obstacles, and refine goals. I see mentoring as a dynamic, evolving relationship – one in which both mentor and mentee are engaged in ongoing learning.
Ultimately, my role as a mentor is to empower mentees to develop skills and confidence that will help them be successful in their chosen fields.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://mattpatience.com/
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): You will be using English when testing participants, so no Spanish is necessary.
Also, most of the data analysis is on English speech.
If you speak Spanish, or are interested in analyzing some Spanish speech, that will also be an option.
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links Wed Sept 3rd - 2-2:30PM https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279
Fri Sept 5th - 12-12:30PM https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279

Video: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/play/1TEGHoOKAl-P6XvAS3UCjnZwPDvBbcOfj5C6hrZ4uaqKAhicVOvrfSHQFJvtQLUAtbvnrXTiwhqmoiE.wSKE7du1PpcsBuEC?eagerLoadZvaPages=&accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffsu.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FfTtSemet4V0s_r-bvwpyD7wrHXsI-Wc84DxkQxA_WsAaJkWrnXJVwApU0HiD9yD3.LOLBmzeT285LHPi6&autoplay=true&startTime=1756923668000
Roundtable Info
  • Day: Wednesday, September 3
    Start Time: 2:00
    End Time: 2:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279
  • Day: Friday, September 5
    Start Time: 12:00
    End Time: 12:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2025
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