UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1206 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1206

Submission ID: 20626

Submission UUID: 1ff77db8-877e-4cf2-bf81-6a2a63a1261d

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

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Created: Sun, 08/17/2025 - 05:50 PM

Completed: Sun, 08/17/2025 - 06:07 PM

Changed: Fri, 09/05/2025 - 03:10 PM

Remote IP address: 96.65.148.126

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Ally Zimmerman

Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She/hers

When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr. Zimmerman or Professor Zimmerman

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) azimmerman2@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) Business

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Accounting

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Various Projects on Business and Accounting Careers

Project Keywords business, accounting, careers, data collection, experience

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 3

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? No, the project is remote

Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Fully Remote

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 5-10 hours a week

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 I have several projects needing research assistance. First, I am working on multiple projects examining how accounting, auditing, and finance professionals' experiences impact their careers and job performance. These projects involve collecting online profile data on professionals. Second, I am working on a survey of students and professionals about their academic major choices, first job choices, and career experiences to determine the factors that predict vs. impede success in different types of careers a business major might have. Third, I have a project collecting and creating a database of FSU College of Business graduates, including their career and contact information.

Research Tasks Research tasks primarily include data collection and organization. If students have the skills and interest, they can also design/edit studies and conduct data analysis. There are also opportunities to do a literature review and help me with research interviews if desired.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Good communication, time management, organization, data collection and analysis skills, AI, and problem-solving are recommended.

Mentoring Philosophy I believe in supporting students' learning goals and career aspirations, and I take a hands-on approach to mentoring. I create a flexible environment that works around the students' schedules and interests to have a mutually beneficial working relationship.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1903440

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

Roundtable times and Zoom links Friday, Sept 5, 1 - 2 pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93084334989?pwd=FPmy7ZkovxgWB5L85b4Fa0P8pKIt1q.1

Recording of Zoom meeting with information about me and my projects: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/AvYL_P7-RVMLnG663mc3OQ-bhVTUqyx_qDHxnZOg9E8DZdIcwM06cb3uZtmHcCCf.elkgrJbdlpE4aty2

Roundtable Info

Day: Friday, September 5
Start Time: 1:00
End Time: 2:00
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93084334989?pwd=FPmy7ZkovxgWB5L85b4Fa0P8pKIt1q.1

UROP Program Elements

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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