UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #441

Submission information
Submission Number: 441
Submission ID: 8476
Submission UUID: f6bf2351-33d9-4304-9e65-be49bfcf6d0b

Created: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:50 AM
Completed: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 11:28 AM
Changed: Thu, 10/12/2023 - 09:57 AM

Remote IP address: 69.246.187.153
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Deidre Gilley
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Mrs.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) deidre.gilley@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name
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FSU College (if applicable) Education
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation School of Teacher Education
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
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Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Exploring "How" a Mathematics Intervention "Works" for Students with Disabilities
Project Keywords Mathematics, Personal Finance, Algebra, Curriculum Development, Students with Disabilities
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors
Research Alignment to Majors: Education, Psychology, Communication Science and Disorders, Nursing, Pre-med etc.
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): Partially Remote
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 I am acquiring 2 UROPs for two separate ongoing research projects: (a) my dissertation evaluating the development of personal finance skills and (2) a study evaluating the development of algebra skills and the alignment of skills with the workplace. Both research studies include young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (autism spectrum disorder), are mixed methods, and are in the data analysis stage. Both studies are part of a multi-year grant within the "General Curriculum Access" Lab at FSU and are in the data analysis phase. UROPs will primarily work within one project, either my dissertation or the algebra study, based on preferences, interests, and availability.

More specifically, my dissertation evaluated the effects of a mathematics intervention when delivered by a teacher and a paraprofessional in a small group to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project not only is evaluating the effects of the mathematics intervention on the learning of the participants (i.e., personal finance skills) but also exploring the perceptions of the teacher and paraprofessional related to mathematics instruction for this population, the intervention being used, and what potential variables influence their instruction. The algebra study evaluated the effects of an algebra curriculum when delivered by a teacher whole group to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This study is interested in evaluating the learned algebra skills of participants as well as analyzing typical errors made by participants and how the skills generalize to the workplace / workforce. Both studies will result in multiple published manuscripts within highly competitive academic journals.
Research Tasks There are a range of tasks that will be available to each research assistant based on their preferences and interests. Both projects have already been implemented and thus all that is left now is data analysis. Examples of tasks can include transcribing, data coding, data management / organization, and data analysis. They will use a range of resources and tools to help them with these tasks including online coding software (e.g., NVivo), Microsoft software (e.g., word, excel), and Google Drive software (e.g., word, excel). Any resource they are expected to use will come with training of the particular software.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Highly recommended: good sense of time management, ability to work independently, ability to be flexible, openness to learning new skills and knowledge, experience of working with individuals with disabilities, interest in education, etc.
Recommended: basic knowledge of Microsoft software (e.g., PPT, excel, word), basic knowledge of google drive, basic knowledge of Canvas, etc.
Mentoring Philosophy Mentoring is a two way street between the mentor and the mentee. I firmly believe that the mentor can grow just as exponentially as the individual being mentored. When I enter into a mentoring relationship, I seek just this. While I strive to contribute to the development of the whole person I am mentoring, I also strive to learn from them. I strive to push my mentees professionally and personally. I provide high standards and expectations, continuous feedback, and hold an "open door policy".
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=lx4gY4sAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): Here is our research lab website: https://www.gcalab.org
Here is a link to the summer program I direct: https://www.summerinstitutetally.org

I will be attending the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable at various times (see below) as well as have included a recorded video explaining my research project and the projects associated with my lab (GCA Lab, website link above).

Recorded ZOOM Research Information: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/play/2emZs67WLFoyIN366PSFpE8Fy8UORH1-P5ravyn5bKmjY8NUj3DNiyMvcOtCuNMe2nSfiF1AeJS00Bga.nnwQG239nC1m5NXI?autoplay=true&startTime=1692995803000

PPT From Recorded ZOOM: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QIiK8xVVqlakMG6I7IcxZLmEmLfNJ33n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100628932763464333741&rtpof=true&sd=true

Roundtable times and zoom links:
Tuesday, September 5th from 1:30-2:00 pm EST LINK: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/deidregilley
Wednesday, September 6th from 10:00-10:30 EST LINK: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/deidregilley
Thursday, September 7th from 2:30-3:00 EST LINK: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/deidregilley
Roundtable times and Zoom links Tuesday, September 5th from 1:30-2:00 pm EST LINK: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/deidregilley
Wednesday, September 6th from 10:00-10:30 EST LINK: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/deidregilley
Thursday, September 7th from 2:30-3:00 EST LINK: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/deidregilley
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? Yes
Year 2023
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