UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1208 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1208

Submission ID: 20636

Submission UUID: c372f0d5-77d2-4f97-abca-92595b382dde

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

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Shannon LaPoint

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

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) sl24bg@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation School of Teacher Education

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Campus Connections: Supporting Autistic College Students’ Wellbeing

Project Keywords Disability, autism, college students, intervention, wellbeing

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors.

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? 5-10

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 My research team is collaborating with autistic college students, parents, and community college faculty and staff to develop two interactive virtual toolkits. These toolkits are designed to educate instructors and counseling center staff members on best practices to support the overall wellbeing of autistic college students.

For this year, our primary focus is on finalizing the design and content of the toolkits, and conducting an 'open trial' with instructors. This means that they will have the opportunity to complete the toolkit and report on whether 1) it is realistic to use (feasibility), 2) they like it (acceptability), 3) it is easy to use (usability), and 4) it works (preliminary efficacy). We anticipate that the toolkits will increase faculty and staff autism knowledge and comfortability supporting autistic college students.

Research Tasks recruitment, document management, data collection, data analysis, website design

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in graphic design
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to proofread and edit content

Mentoring Philosophy As a mentor, I create a welcoming and supportive environment where all lab members are encouraged to learn from and respect each other. During 1:1 meetings, I prioritize learning about the strengths, challenges, interests, and goals of my mentees, and provide research opportunities to build upon such strengths. Additionally, as mentees engage in various research tasks, I take intentional steps to ensure they feel comfortable reaching out for additional guidance and support.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://annescollege.fsu.edu/faculty-staff/dr-shannon-lapoint

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

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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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