Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Amanda Tazaz
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): atazaz@lsi.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): N/A
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Learning Systems Institute
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/9271/AmandaCT1.jpg

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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Bridging the gap into the Geosciences for underrepresented pre-college students
Project Keywords: Geoscience, Science Education, summer camp, place-based learning
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Maybe one more
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors.

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):: 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:
In this project, we will create a geoscience summer camp program focused on local environmental challenges that will be implemented with pre-college students in the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend. The aim of this project is to provide exposure and hands-on-research opportunities in geoscience to historically underrepresented high school students. The project will develop summer camp activities focused on the following 4 topics: rising sea level and coastal management, ground water and the karst aquifer, river management, and natural hazards (such as storms). 
This project is at its very early stage and I am open to allowing my UROP mentee to select which topic they would like to focus on.  

Research Tasks:
Literature review, summer camp activity development, piloting activities developed for the program.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Ability to work independently and in groups. 
Time management skills. 
Strong communication skills. 

Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentoring philosophy is to provide an inclusive environment where all members of the team are encouraged and supported on their academic journey. I believe that everyone has valuable thoughts and suggestions that can enhance academic research. 

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I indicated partially-remote, however, I am open to discussing fully remote opportunities as needed.


Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Wednesday, September 6th at 3pm. 
Thursday, September 7th at 5pm. 
Friday, September 8th at 12pm. 

Recording: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/6FGyb-sXz5_0iC1dFx0PajVirDYlXi6BDvrHlwuUkQZcBNeL2-rhaOyLJAfZIqxS.nz2ZQ3cHCbbH6rBm 

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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