UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #515

Submission information
Submission Number: 515
Submission ID: 8846
Submission UUID: 528cb36a-ce68-4c2b-8816-391414988d36

Created: Sun, 08/20/2023 - 11:01 PM
Completed: Sun, 08/20/2023 - 11:50 PM
Changed: Mon, 09/25/2023 - 02:34 PM

Remote IP address: 114.29.115.254
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Daeun Jung
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns she/her/hers
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) dj19@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email
FSU College (if applicable) Education
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Educational Psychology and Learning Systems
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns
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Title of the Project Social Media's Role in First-Generation Teens' College Choice System: A Multiple Case Study
Project Keywords Social media, College choice, First-generation students
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors.
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 hours a week
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 Despite the importance of college access, postsecondary education perpetuates educational inequity. Social media, integral to teens' daily lives, can be a valuable tool, especially for marginalized teens, aiding them in their college choices. This multiple case study investigates how potential first-generation students make college choices and the role of social media in their college choice system. Interviews and social media diaries captured participants' perceptions and experiences. Based on findings, I propose suggestions for educators, higher education institutions, and social media stakeholders to support marginalized college-bound teens.
Research Tasks Literature review, Data collection, Data analysis
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Qualitative data (e.g., interview, diary) analysis skills required
Mentoring Philosophy Through my teaching experience in an undergraduate-level course, I have developed my mentoring philosophy. I believe successful mentoring should include three main components: (1) student engagement, (2) interaction with students, and (3) respect for students.

First, learning can occur through students' engagement. In my class, I integrated diverse learning activities to have learners cognitively engage in class rather than receive a one-sided lecture. Along with that, I checked their progress and provided feedback to ensure that they did not develop any misconceptions. In research mentoring, I will provide students with specific research tasks to which they can apply their knowledge and skills and provide clear feedback.

Second, I strongly believe that interaction with students is the best way to enhance teaching and mentoring. I learned from my own teaching experience that to identify students' needs and optimize my teaching, I should directly interact with the students rather than make assumptions. Since mentoring is an interactive practice, I should be open to students’ feedback and ready to adapt my teaching methods to their needs.

Last but not least, I believe that students can learn best when they feel valued as individuals. As a graduate student myself, I am aware that students have their own lives outside of the classroom, and their personal lives and well-being significantly influence their learning. When I showed my care for them, students appreciated it and were more actively involved in the class. Healthy and productive mentorship is built on mutual respect.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://sites.google.com/view/jung-daeun/home
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No
Roundtable times and Zoom links
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