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  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: '5 to 10 hours'
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: jc22db@fsu.edu
  fsu_college: Nursing
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: Nursing
  headshot_optional_: ''
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: ''
  mentoring_philosophy: |
    My mentoring philosophy for an undergraduate research program is centered around fostering a supportive, collaborative, and holistic learning environment that empowers students to become independent researchers while also nurturing their personal and academic growth. 

    Individualized Guidance: Recognize that each student has unique strengths, interests, and goals. Tailor mentoring strategies to accommodate individual learning styles and paces. Regularly engage in conversations to understand their aspirations, expectations, and any challenges they might be facing.

    Skill Development: Emphasize skill development alongside project goals. Provide guidance not only on the technical aspects of research but also on soft skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and time management. These skills are transferable and valuable for their future careers.

    Gradual Autonomy: Gradually transition students from supervised work to more independent research. Start with small tasks and gradually increase their responsibilities as they gain confidence and competence. This approach helps build their self-reliance and prepares them for more complex challenges.

    Regular Feedback: Provide constructive feedback on their work in a timely manner. Highlight both strengths and areas for improvement. Constructive feedback helps students understand their progress and encourages continuous learning.

    Open Communication: Maintain an open and approachable communication channel. Encourage students to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions. Regular check-ins and scheduled meetings can create a safe space for discussions.

    Ethical Conduct: Stress the importance of ethical research practices, including proper citation, data integrity, and respecting the work of others. Instill a strong sense of integrity and responsibility in their research endeavors.
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '2'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: 'The proposed pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based meditation (MBM) on reducing pain and symptoms among community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain and to test the impact of the MBM intervention on the “Gut-Brain Axis (GBA)” '
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1pmKQZtuYu6cOk/bibliography/public/  '
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: 'Partially Remote'
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'On FSU Main Campus'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Jie Chen'
  project_keywords: 'mindfulness-based meditation, low back pain, gut, brain'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all majors'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: ''
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |
    1. Literature review: Undergraduate students will help conduct literature reviews by searching databases, reading articles, and summarizing key findings. This will also help them develop important skills such as critical thinking and writing. The topics include mind-body intervention, meditation, pain, gut-brain axis, et al.
    2. Protocol testing under shadow: Undergraduate students will be involved in testing the protocol by carrying out experiments or collecting data. 
    3. Data collection under shadow: Undergraduate students will observe participants recruitment and data collection, they will also have the opportunity to collect data under shadow.
    4. Presentation preparation: Undergraduate students will be involved in preparing presentations for conferences or other events by helping to develop the content, design slides, and practice delivery.
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: ''
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |+
    Recommended: conducting literature review of a given topic


  title_of_the_project: 'Mindfulness-based meditation for older adults with chronic low back pain based on the gut-brain axis'
  update_url: 'https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?token=ED_FRwnneNYTqrw4eLD5rM6NAHcZEuqNXDDEWv4YOQQ'
  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: Dr.
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2023'