Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Hank Bass
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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Hank or Dr. Bass
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): bass@bio.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Biological Sciences
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Bioinformatics & Genomics
Project Keywords: bioinformatics, computer programming, maize or human genomics, genetics
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
primarily computational biology, but also genetics, biology, life sciences

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?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
Analysis of large maize genomic data sets related to the maize chromatin project or G-quaduplex (G4 DNA) motifs, DNA replication, or some combination of those. Ideally, student will develop computation skills learned from Dr. Bass, their home dept, and online self-taught resources. We are interested in understanding questions of structure-function relationships that operate on DNA, chromatin, and chromosomes in our model genetic organism, maize (Zea
mays) with opportunities to also work on collaborations with human chromatin. Additional projects exist (molecular biology & microscopy) and students will be exposed to those areas of research through required participation in our weekly Bass Lab Group Meetings.

Research Tasks:
Learn and do computer work in the area of genomics. 
Participate in lab meetings. Write proposals to secure research scholarships. 
Explore, inquire, & discover - it's hard work but much fun ! 
Learn how to design, execute, and interpret experiments - become an explorer of the unknown.
Organize and disseminate scientific information during lab meetings, local posters, and if productive, actual major scientific conferences and publications. More info on the bass lab members here:
http://www.bio.fsu.edu/bass/people

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required: 
(1) Serious desire & commitment to learning how to do science.
(2) Ability to do or learn computational genomics.
(3) Good work ethic, teamwork, and commitment to positive & healthy work environment.
Recommended:
(1) Interest in genomics or genetics or plants (maize).
(2) Self-motivated, pro-active participant and self-teaching learner.

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a Professor of Biological Science, my focus is on studying plant genetics, maize epigenomics, and genome architecture, utilizing 3D imaging, molecular genetics, and genomics. My students are engaged, therefore, in our shared research goals.
My mentoring philosophy involves treating students as though they are already in the next stage of their professional development. While the expectations are high, I make sure to acknowledge and support their efforts, training, and growth, irrespective of the outcome of their projects. By doing so, they experience the ups and downs of being a real scientist and receive meaningful guidance and skills to enhance and apply their education.
To bring this philosophy to life, I help my students produce lasting contributions from their work in the form of presentations or peer-reviewed publications. This enables them to make a tangible impact and gain recognition for their work.
After working with student scholars at FSU for over 20 years, I created the E3 principle of student mentoring - Empowerment, Excellence, and Elevation.
EMPOWERMENT: Creating opportunities for additional career growth and putting students in charge of their projects in order for them to learn to own and enjoy their achievements.
EXCELLENCE:  Hands-on training teaches excellence in scholarship, and how adhering to high standards in data quality and management can lead to success.
ELEVATION: Profvding opportunities to excel beyond the traditional student experience, embedding them in conferences, scientific discussions, and collaborations.  These activities elevate their performance, confidence, and compatitiveness for their future careers.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://www.bio.fsu.edu/bass/
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Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Zoom link for all H Bass Lab UROP Roundtable Fa23:  https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99342963404
Wednesday Sep 6th, 9am-9:30am, ZOOM: UROP Roundtable for Hank Bass lab (1 of 3)
Wednesday Sep 6th, 10am-10:30am, ZOOM: UROP Roundtable for Hank Bass lab (2 of 3)
THUR  Sep 7th, 2:30-3:00 PM, ZOOM: UROP Roundtable for Hank Bass lab (3 of 3)

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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