UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1363 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1363

Submission ID: 21411

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

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Created: Wed, 10/08/2025 - 07:02 AM

Completed: Wed, 10/08/2025 - 09:38 AM

Changed: Fri, 10/31/2025 - 03:33 PM

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Jean Baptiste MBANZABUGABO

Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns Jean Baptiste

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) jm22cf@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Bret Staudt Willet

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email Bret.StaudtWillet@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 ***Beyond the School Gate: Exploring the Impact of Institutional AI Restrictions on Students’ Informal Use, Attitudes, and Learning Behaviors

Project Keywords Generative AI, informal learning, institutional policy, self-directed learning, student agency

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

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

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 As AI-powered systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others become increasingly prevalent, many educational institutions have introduced policies that limit, regulate, or completely restrict their use due to concerns about academic integrity and data privacy. While these restrictions are intended to preserve and uphold academic standards, little or nothing is known about what happens when students leave the formal school environment. This study seeks to explore how institutional restrictions on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools shape students’ engagement with and perceptions of these technologies beyond formal academic settings. Ultimately, this research will contribute to understanding the broader educational impact of institutional AI governance specifically, how it affects students’ agency, learning autonomy, and digital literacy in an era of rapidly evolving AI technologies.

Research Tasks Literature review, Data collection, data analysis

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Research Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Proficiency in tools (SPSS excel), collaboration tool such google workspace or OneDrive

Mentoring Philosophy I strive to create a supportive environment where everyone feels both guided and empowered. I provide structured orientation, clear expectations, , guideline, hands-on learning experiences with collaboration.

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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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