UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1206

Research Mentor Information
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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
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/20626/A_Zimmerman_DSC0604.jpg

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Overall Project Details
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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
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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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