Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Donaven Baughman
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: He/Him/His
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Donaven
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): dbaughman@fsu.edu
Position Title: Graduate Student
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FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Biological Sciences - Ecology & Evolution
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Investigating the effects of salinity regime and predation risk on feeding rate of juvenile oysters
Project Keywords: biology, ecology, marine, predator-prey, abiotic, climate change, environmental
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Biology/Ecology/Environmental science

Project Location:: 3618 US-98, St Teresa, FL, 32358 (FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory)
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: Yes
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 involves testing the effects of different water salinity levels and the presence or absence or chemical cues of predators on the effect of juvenile oysters' (Crassostrea virginica) ability to filter feed (obtain energy), which has impacts on the growth and survival of the oysters. 

Research Tasks:
Data collection, using lab equipment to conduct feeding trials of juvenile oysters, data analysis (with assistance) 

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required: familiarity with basic lab equipment (calipers, scales, glassware, micropipettes, stir plates), data collection, computer software such as excel, word, and powerpoint, reliability, consistency

Recommended: familiarity with basic experimental design, ecology, experience caring for aquatic animals


Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentoring philosophy is to encourage development of independent research questions while providing mentees an opportunity to learn valuable skills and important, broader ecological themes that are the motivation of the research being conducted. I believe that conducting research first-hand with a mentor that guides and assists students' through the research process is vital in students' success as future scientists. I encourage student interests and would be supportive in investigations beyond the scope of the assigned research tasks. 

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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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Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series?: Yes
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Year: 2023
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