Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Dr. Sandra Brooke
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr. 
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): sbrooke@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/7866/sandra-brooke-1x1.jpg

Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Rand Romas
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns: he/him
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?: Mr. 
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): rrr22c@fsu.edu
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable): Shannon Murphy
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?: Ms. 
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): sem22m@fsu.edu

Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: 3D Modeling of Artificial Reef Structures in Apalachicola Bay, Florida as an Indicator of Reef Recovery Potential
Project Keywords: Oysters, Ecology, Field Research, Data Analysis, 3D Modeling, Marine
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Biology/Biological Sciences, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Computational Biology, Natural resources/conservation

Project Location:: 3618 US Hwy 98, St. Teresa FL 32358
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):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 8-10
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:
The FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory (FSUCML) is home to a large, multi-faceted research project named the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative (ABSI). ABSI aims to conduct research and restoration experiments that will ultimately guide restoration and management efforts in restoring the local oyster population and improving the system’s overall health. The Artificial Reef project contributes to this by focusing on understanding the reef recovery potential in Apalachicola Bay. UROP students will be trained to assist in creating 3D models of artificial reef structures and will even have the chance to participate in field operations sampling these structures. These data will help us understand how environmental characteristics influence habitat recovery of oyster reef communities and identify the most promising sites for successful future shelling and restoration efforts. 

Research Tasks:
3D Model Processing: UROP student will be trained in how to use the Photogrammetry program Agisoft Metashape to create 3D models out of photographs taken of the Artificial Reef Structures.  

Data Entry: Data collected from photogrammetric processing will be uploaded to a long-term monitoring database.   

Data Analysis: Volumetric calculations will be paired with water quality records to understand how environmental conditions influence the recovery and colonization of sites across the bay. 

Data Collection: In the late Fall, the UROP student will have the option to join ABSI on a round of photographing the artificial reef structures in Apalachicola Bay. This is an opportunity to assist on a vessel while divers collect the structures for the student to assist in photographing.  

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Available at least one day per week to come to the FSUCML for check-ins and training assistance. As independence is achieved schedule will be more flexible for working from home *Required* 

Proficiency in the basics of MS Excel and MS Word * Required* 

Foundational knowledge of statistical analysis *Recommended*  

Mentoring Philosophy:
As your UROP mentors, we seek to first and foremost create a safe and welcoming space for students of all identities and backgrounds to tackle new challenges and develop their skills. Scientifically, we look to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to field-based research through exposure to the data collection and post-analysis cycle of long-term monitoring. We aim to expand the student’s ability to comprehend and report scientific findings, meeting them where they are at and working together to demonstrate how to approach future scientific inquiry. Communicatively, we will ensure that you always have clear guidance on the task at hand but will encourage and guide independent problem-solving that can be applied to future research opportunities. We encourage active communication to meet the student’s needs while also exercising skills in time management and independence. Professionally, we also look to expose the student to our lab’s team of faculty, staff, and graduate students who are always eager to connect and share their journeys. 

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://marinelab.fsu.edu/absi/
Please add any additional information here (if applicable)::
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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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Year: 2023
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