Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: E. Ashby Plant
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): plant@psy.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Psychology
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Trisha Dutta
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?: Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): dutta@psy.fsu.edu
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Effect of Intellectual Humility on Views about Racial Issues
Project Keywords: Racial Inequality, Intellectual Humility, Justice Sensitivity, Intergroup Motivation
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Ideally Psychology majors, but I am open to Philosophy and Social science majors (especially if you have taken an "Introduction to Psychology" course) 

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?: 6-9 hrs (includes biweekly meeting on Fridays from 1:30-2:30 pm)
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: During business hours
Overall Research Project Description:
We will examine how individual difference in intellectual humility affects people's assessment and perception of racial issues. Intellectual humility refers to people's awareness of the limitations of their knowledge. When people are aware of what they know and don't know, they are more willing to pay attention to views that don't align with their own and revise those views when presented with compelling evidence. We want to understand how this mindset influences:
1)Awareness and assessment of complex race-related topics (such as white privilege, affirmative action, racial inequality, etc.)
2)Willingness to seek additional information and update (false) beliefs
3)Inclination to respect differences and show other-focused justice concerns (i.e., sensitivity to injustices that others face)

Research Tasks:
1)Data Collection, 2) Coding of participants’ responses, and 3) Assistance with literature review and data analysis.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended: Basic statistical knowledge (If you have taken the Research Methods course, that will be considered a bonus, but it is NOT required). Soft skills, such as punctuality, good time management, conscientiousness, writing, and speaking fluency are extremely important.

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a mentor, I strive to foster a culture of mutual respect and trust, collegiality, inclusivity, and flexibility. I believe that hierarchical relationships might provide short-term gains in terms of compliance and "getting the job done", but it is detrimental in encouraging interest and internal motivation. So, it's important to me to treat you as a colleague, whose ideas and suggestions are valued. Based on your skills and interests (and future career plans), I will be flexible with the responsibility I give you so that you can make the most of your UROP experience. 

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://fsuplantlab.wixsite.com/fsuplantlab/dr-e-ashby-plant
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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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