UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #466

Submission information
Submission Number: 466
Submission ID: 8601
Submission UUID: b5435fe0-f112-44bb-93a1-7c8b62d63dca

Created: Thu, 08/17/2023 - 08:49 AM
Completed: Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:32 AM
Changed: Fri, 06/07/2024 - 03:54 PM

Remote IP address: 73.48.124.21
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Jonathan Adams
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns Dr.
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) jladams@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Communication and Information
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Information
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) Ben Ravuri (doctoral candidate)
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns Mr.
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) omoja@fsu.edu
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Lucas von Hollen
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Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) lucas.vonhollen@cci.fsu.edu
Title of the Project MLab AI project-based research
Project Keywords Machine learning, computer vision, commercialization
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) We prefer students who have an ability to code, interest in computer systems, artificial intelligence, or publishing basic research.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Yes
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 The MLab research specializes in generating synthetic media. Our research has explored various ways to create ‘deep-fakes’ of objects that are hard to photograph or more often, are not sufficient in number to train a computer vision AI. We developed tools to generate the images, labeled and ready for training. This opens up a wide variety of opportunities to explore synthetic media, AI training, object, and anomaly detection.
Should you decide to apply, and ultimately participate, the lab hosts undergraduate alumni of the lab, graduate students and professors who can assist you with your chosen project. Interested students should understand that participating in the lab means you are a self-starter who works well in small groups of like-minded students.
Working knowledge of Python (or other language) programming language is preferred, but we do have projects intended to get newcomers up to speed. One of the primary functions of the lab is to encourage research related to the use of Artificial Intelligence agents, and supporting students who desire to publish their works. Since the beginning of 2020, we have produced 6 student-led research papers that have been accepted by international conferences.
Last year we focused our efforts on a Binaural Beat Box, which we proposed to use as a Palliative care tool. The Beat Box uses generated synthetic music, Art, and Animation for a tablet application.
We are interested in coders, CS, Engineering, Statistics, and 3D artists who can model different subjects.
Research Tasks Every student has the opportunity to define a project. Each project we coordinate has different requirements. MLab teams have written literature reviews, conducted technical studies with AI algorithms, performance comparisons, and have sought to understand the relationship between AI tools and their impact on learning. We are looking for ideas as well, and are open to value-added ideas.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Experience with computer languages, statistics, math, demonstrable ability to learn programming.
Recommended: Communication skills, analytic skills, willingness to take chances.
Mentoring Philosophy Teamwork is an important aspect of the lab, collaboration is key.
A Peloton is a small group of professional bicyclists riding together. Peloton teamwork is thrilling to witness. Each rider take a turn at the front of the pack, peddling as hard as possible for as long as they can endure. As they tire, their legs slow, the second rider in the Peloton takes lead and starts to pedal hard, taking the lead. The mass of the riders creates a wind vortex (draft), that follows the pack. As each lead cyclist runs out of energy, their retreat is to the rear, where they can rest, pulled by the draft of the other team members, without any peddling. Each member of the team moves up the Peloton line to become the lead rider and drops back when their best effort is exhausted.
No matter how ambitious (or how strong) a single cyclist might be, one cyclist cannot catch or outrun a collaborative group. In the MLab, we each make a contribution to the work at hand. Sometimes we lead, other times we (the Peloton) support others as they lead. We respect collaboration and team effort.
As a mentor: my role is to help guide your work. We learn more effectively by doing, figuring out what works; Trial and error are expected. I am always ready to guide or assist. The MLab is a safe environment in which mentees feel that is acceptable to fail and learn from their mistakes.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://pilotmedia.com/jladams/
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): The MLab is equipped with:
(5) Machine Learning stations.
(1) Cyberpower 2080 Ti, 256 gb CPU RAM (doubles as the Oculus/Unity dev station)
(2) Alienware 3090, Cyberpower 3090 64 gb CPU RAM
(2) Alienware 4090, 64 gb CPU RAM
(1) Oculus Headset
(2,3) Fixed wing and rotary drone aircraft.
Roundtable times and Zoom links All Zoom meetings use the following: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97124948078
Tuesday (9/5) 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00
Wednesday (9/6) 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00
Thursday (9/7) 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00
Friday (9/8) 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2023
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