Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Juhee Kim
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jk18j@fsu.edu
Position Title: Graduate Student
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FSU College (if applicable): Education
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Educational Psychology & Learning Systems
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Emotion Regulation Strategies Among Undergraduate Students in STEM
Project Keywords: Emotion, Emotion Regulation, STEM, Undergraduate students
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors but preferably psychology and education

Project Location:: Remote
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: No, the project is remote
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Fully 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:
Emotions play a crucial role in the academic experiences of university students. Particularly, negative emotions, such as stress and anxiety, could serve as obstacles to both academic achievement and psychological well-being. If students struggle to effectively manage negative emotions and consistently experience high levels of stress and anxiety, these encounters can detrimentally impact their psychological well-being, subsequently influencing academic performance, engagement, persistence, and overall quality of life. This research project, therefore, is centered around the comprehensive exploration of students' strategies to regulate negative emotions within the context of studying STEM subjects.

Specifically, the investigation will delve into the analysis of one adaptive strategy, reappraisal, and one maladaptive strategy, suppression. Drawing from students' use of these strategies, we will create distinct strategy profiles, encompassing scenarios such as high use of one strategy paired with low use of the other, high use of both strategies, and low use of both strategies. These profiles will then be subjected to a comparative analysis concerning academic performance indicators (e.g., GPA) and psychological well-being measures.

Research Tasks:
Literature review, data collection, data management, data analysis (if possible), and conducting interviews

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended skills: 
- Experience with literature searches
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Strong oral and written skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively

Mentoring Philosophy:
My approach to mentoring is grounded in fostering holistic growth and cultivating a collaborative learning environment.

I believe that academic and personal development are intertwined. Thus, my approach focuses on equipping mentees with the skills they need for both domains. On the academic side, I provide guidance, resources, and constructive feedback to help them navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and develop a sense of autonomy. On the personal side, I work to cultivate essential life skills, such as critical thinking, effective communication, time management, and resilience. This approach involves setting clear objectives, engaging in both individual and collaborative tasks, encouraging open discussions about challenges, and collaboratively finding solutions as a team. The goal is to prepare mentees not only for academic success but also to thrive in their future careers and broader life experiences.

Additionally, I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning environment. This goal is achieved by creating a safe and inclusive space where mentees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and engaging in meaningful discussions to promote effective collaboration. Simultaneously, I am committed to my own continuous development as an educator and scholar. I actively seek opportunities to refine my mentoring techniques and value feedback from mentees. This collaborative approach enriches the skills of both mentors and mentees, strengthens the learning experience, and fosters a supportive mentor-mentee relationship. 

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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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Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series?: Yes
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Year: 2023
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