Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Kassie Ernst
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr. 
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): kernst@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Engineering
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Ivanna Pengelley
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?: Dr. 
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): ipengelley@fsu.edu
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Energy Equity in the Gulf Region
Project Keywords: Energy, equity, social vulnerability
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 3
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?: No, the project is remote
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
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:
    Our research explores ways that equity, community, and social vulnerability are, or are not, considered when energy decisions are being made in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Region. The project involves three areas of focus. First, we have explored current literature and are currently building out a manuscript to a journal. Additionally we will explore local governmental documents to learn what they say about energy equity, and build out methods to analyze these documents. Then, we will develop methods to analyze data about what actually happens in communities on the ground.


Research Tasks:
literature review, data collection, data analysis, conducting interviews

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Awareness of social inequities (required); ability to navigate research databases (required); critical thinking (required); strong writing and communication skills (recommended) 

Mentoring Philosophy:
I enjoy supporting new scholars in their journeys to become strong researchers. Our team works collaboratively to determine attainable goals, and we meet regularly to work together. Through this we develop meaningful relationships while students are able to learn through an interactive and engaging project. 

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Roundtable times and Zoom links:
View the recording of the project overview here: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/TqqccKfXboJfl9hXE_I7qHPmlviV_ri4U9fWD8vc51Oly2NnVLEaHfL_SZ3By0ZI.488K6MWlJCp3Vt0K?startTime=1694030981000 

Tuesday, September 5 at noon, 
Wednesday, September 6 at 4 pm


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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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