Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Stephen Hugo Arce
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: he, him, his
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr. Arce
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): sarce@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: 3-D Printed Assistive Devices
Project Keywords: CAD, 3-d printing, engineering, community outreach
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Engineering

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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?: 4-5 hours
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: During business hours
Overall Research Project Description:
We will learn the basics of CAD and 3-D printing, possibly Arduino and some coding/circuits. The goal will be to build cool devices for local children with hand differences, i.e. prosthetic arms for playing musical instruments or to control RC cars, etc.

Research Tasks:
Learn relevant software, 3-D print your own designs, learn how to use tools to develop prototypes to test ideas.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Willingness to learn and ability to balance time to work on the project while taking classes and managing other responsibilities and social activities.

Mentoring Philosophy:
I'm here for you to get good at doing things you think are cool. Maybe this isn't eloquent like some other faculty, but it's the fundamental goal.

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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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