Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Kassidy Hof-Mahoney
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): khofmahoney@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): N/A
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: University Libraries
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: ***An Environmental Scan of Open Science Support in Academic Libraries
Project Keywords: open science, data collection, library, data management
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
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?: During business hours
Overall Research Project Description:
Open science is the movement towards making all aspects of scientific research as open and accessible as possible and is a growing movement in the research community. NASA and other government agencies have even declared 2023 the “Year of Open Science" (https://nasa.github.io/Transform-to-Open-Science/year-of-open-science/). Libraries are an integral part of supporting and facilitating advancement in open research practices and Florida State University Libraries are in the process of developing an open science program to work towards this. 

As a part of the program development process, this project will examine and catalog public facing websites of FSU’s peer institutions to see what other libraries are advancing open science, with particular attention to how these libraries are supporting their researchers and students who incorporate open science practices into their workflows. The research assistant would inventory library websites and assist with research documentation on the Open Science Framework (osf.io). This project is an opportunity to learn about the research process, data collection, and information management skills that will be useful no matter what field you go into as well as gain experience in an emerging, but important, global research trend.

Research Tasks:
Searching and recording mentions of open science and related topics on academic library websites
Document and organize open science webpages and tools, instructional materials, and other elements using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
Assist in research project documentation by updating the Open Science Framework project and adding the protocols we use to Protocols.io

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended:
Ability to work independently
Willingness to learn new skills and concepts
Experience with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel


Mentoring Philosophy:
I believe mentorship should be a collaborative relationship that benefits both the mentor and the mentee. In order to achieve this, we will work together to develop goals and expectations for each other to take advantage of the time we have as best we can. I will strive to create a supportive environment where students can learn in the way that best suits them and aren't afraid to ask questions or try new things. I have benefited greatly from positive mentors that helped me get to where I am today and I hope to continue this by sharing my own experience and knowledge with students through UROP.

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Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Wednesday, Sept. 6th at 2:00pm 
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92993026216

Thursday, Sept. 7th at 3:30pm
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96774727507

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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