UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1306 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1306

Submission ID: 21126

Submission UUID: 38e6a313-14b0-47a0-8e46-ccd0b99defe7

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

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Created: Thu, 08/21/2025 - 03:24 PM

Completed: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 12:00 PM

Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:26 AM

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Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Trey Wood

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) tjw24b@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Brian Foster

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email bjfoster@fsu.edu

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

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Educational Psychology & Learning Systems

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project An Investigation of the Relationship Between Personality, Self-Talk, and Quiet Eye in Target Performance

Project Keywords Personality, Self-Talk, and Quiet Eye in Target Performance

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

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): In-person

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? During business hours

Overall Research Project Description This project, conducted in the FSU Sports Psychology Lab, will investigate the relationship between self-talk, quiet eye (a critical gaze behavior linked to performance), and personality in a dart throwing task. Participants will first complete a personality questionnaire, then perform dart throws under three different self-talk conditions while wearing eye-tracking technology. By examining how personality traits interact with self-talk and gaze control, this study aims to provide new insights into the psychological factors that influence athletic performance. Students interested in sports, psychology, or human performance research are encouraged to join.

Research Tasks -Assist with recruiting and scheduling participants for lab sessions.
-Record, organize, and enter participant data accurately.
-Conduct preliminary data cleaning and basic statistical analysis.
-Assist in preparing conference posters or presentations to share findings.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: While these skills are recommended, a willingness to learn, curiosity, and reliability are valued.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with participants and in a team.
-Attention to detail when administering questionnaires and recording data.
-Organizational skills for scheduling participants and managing study materials.
-Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, SPSS).

Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is founded on open communication, mutual respect, and fostering a safe and positive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas. I believe in providing clear guidance and structure for tasks while also encouraging mentees to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to promote independence. To ensure that students gain the most from their research experience, I allow them to select tasks that align with their interests and strengths.
Lastly, transparency is central to my philosophy—I share my methods, approaches, and resources openly so that mentees not only succeed in their current role, but also develop the skills and confidence necessary for their academic and professional growth.

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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

Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No

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Year 2025

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