Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Katie Kehoe
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she / they
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Prof
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): mkk22f@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Fine Arts
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Department of Art
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/9286/KKehoe_headshot_sm.jpg

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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Salvaged Materials Supply 
Project Keywords: sustainability, reuse, materials, environment, publication
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 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:
In the sculpture and expanded media area within the Department of Art, I am developing a free materials supply source that consists of salvaged materials. Faculty, staff, and students will be welcomed and encouraged to contribute to and freely use the salvaged materials collected and organized in this supply. And as part of this initiative, I aim to create a physical catalogue that includes physical samples of salvaged materials accompanied by a brief summary describing the properties of each sample. This catalogue will be made available for faculty, staff and students to flip through for inspiration and ideas on what materials can be salvaged and used as raw material in the creation of new artworks. When the catalogue is developed enough, I will look into the possibilities of digitizing and publishing its contents; research assistants will be credited for their contribution.  

Research Tasks:
Primary: 
- Salvage materials, clean, cut samples, identify and list material properties
- Assist in organizing the Salvaged Materials Supply Source
- Research artists working with salvage and compile examples to potentially supplement samples catalogue
Secondary:
- Support in digitizing physical content

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
- values sustainable practices
- demonstrates imagination toward materials and reuse
- is detailed orientated and reliable 

Mentoring Philosophy:
I regard mentoring to be a privilege and I appreciate the important impact mentors can have on mentees – by providing an example of professionalism, sharing knowledge and passion toward a subject, and facilitating an inclusive, respectful environment that supports experiential learning. I appreciate that one very important aspect that defines the relationship between the mentor and mentee is a shared interest in the research or initiative, and a committed responsibility for cultivating an experience that is mutually beneficial – the mentee gains practical experience and guidance and the mentor receives needed research assistance.  

It is important to me that I become someone my mentees learns they can count on – someone who is reliable, organized, fair, and also an inspiration to them. I work hard to lead by example. As I know that when my mentees see I am driven and successful in my research and practice, I am a far better resource to them. My determination to continue to learn, grounds me as a mentor, and my drive to be the best I can be, challenges me to seek out new ideas and techniques, to embrace change, and always work hard to refine my process so I can assure the students I mentor are gaining the best guidance I can offer.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: www.main.katiekehoe.com
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Please feel welcome to email with any questions. 


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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