UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1197

Research Mentor Information
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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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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: The role of speech motor skill in learning the pronunciation of an Indigenous language
Project Keywords: second language acquisition; individual differences; phonetics; phonology; pronunciation
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all  majors.

Preference for linguistics or language majors, but this is not a requirement by any means. 

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?: 6-8
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 investigates the acquisition of the pronunciation of a Indigenonus language, and to what extent differences in each individuals' speech motor skill (i.e., their general articualtory ability) plays a role. The participants completed various speech motor skill tasks, as well as pronuciation tasks in the indigenous language. RAs will analyze the data from the speech motor skill tasks (performed in English), so we can determine if this influences the pronunciation ability of the indigenous language.  RAs do not need to speak the indigenous language, and will mostly be analyzing work in English (but wil potentially analyze the indigenous pronunciation as well)

Research Tasks:
data analysis; data visualization; data interpretation (depending on interest)

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
There are no required skills. 

Recommended: some experience with excel or working with numbers; experience learning a foreign language. 


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/
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All of the work can be done remotely.  However, some in person meetings will be necessary.


Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Wed Sept 3rd - 2:30-3:00PM  https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279
Fri Sept 5th - 12:30-1PM  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=1756924251000

Roundtable Info:
- Day: Wednesday, September 3
  Start Time: 2:30
  End Time: 3:00
  Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279
- Day: Friday, September 5
  Start Time: 12:30
  End Time: 1:00
  Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5634041279

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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