UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #421
Submission information
Submission Number: 421
Submission ID: 8376
Submission UUID: f8c88334-3f81-48ce-89cc-9307c839ffe1
Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal
Submission Update: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?token=XyiR5N4bKzjFzNC0G2wEvuQ5buhKYVn-OJaAWqI2qdI
Created: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 03:05 PM
Completed: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 03:05 PM
Changed: Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:10 PM
Remote IP address: 144.174.212.19
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal
Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal
Primary Research Mentor Name | Nolan Blackford |
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Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns | He, Him |
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? | Mr. |
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | ndb13b@fsu.edu |
Position Title | Graduate Student |
Faculty Advisor Name | |
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email | |
FSU College (if applicable) | Arts and Sciences |
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) | Robert Silvers |
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns | He, Him |
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific? | Dr. |
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | rsilvers@fsu.edu |
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) | |
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns | |
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific? | |
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | |
Title of the Project | The Structural Characterization of Lupus Antigen-Related Proteins with Solution-State NMR |
Project Keywords | Biochemistry, Laboratory, Chemistry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Structural Biology |
Are you currently looking for research assistants? | No |
Number of Research Assistants Needed | 2 |
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) | Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry |
Project Location: | On FSU Main Campus |
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? | |
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? | ~8 |
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 | Our research is focused on the characterization of RNA binding proteins by utilizing a variety of biochemical techniques with emphasis on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). With this project specifically, we aim to elucidate the structure and function of a series of RNA bind proteins known as the Lupus Antigen-Related proteins or LARPs. Students assisting with this project will be exposed to a multitude of biochemical techniques involved in the purification and characterization of recombinant proteins including but not limited to: bacterial transformation and expression, liquid chromatography (HPLC and FPLC), gel electrophoresis, and NMR. |
Research Tasks | Working with pipettes and laboratory glassware, Using machines such as centrifuges, shakers and incubators, Handling both liquid and solid chemicals. some data processing using Microsoft Excel and/or specialized software, working with and growing bacteria, learning to use specialized instruments. |
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: | Required: Ability to calculate concentrations and pH of buffer solutions. Recommended: Basic experience with laboratory glassware (undergraduate chemistry lab courses are sufficient) |
Mentoring Philosophy | As a mentor, my goal is to promote creativity and problem solving skills while sharing a passion for the subject matter. Providing challenges in a supportive environment can help boost confidence as well as teach students what they are really capable of. I want students to feel welcome and comfortable, without the work becoming too mundane or stagnant. As a result, I aim to continuously provide new challenges and opportunities to learn, but at a smooth and steady pace to prevent the work from becoming too daunting or stressful. This, I feel, is the best environment for personal growth. Entering academia in the hard sciences, in my experience, can be extremally intimidating as there are so many incredibly knowledgeable and skilled people. My goal is to clear the path between undergraduate and graduate study and give mentees the skills to make the transition smoothly and with confidence. |
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): | https://silverslab.org/research |
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): | |
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication | Yes |
UROP Performance Evaluation | Yes |
Materials Grant | Yes |
UROP Poster Presentation | Yes |
Faculty Advisor Confirmation | |
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? | No |
Year | 2023 |
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