UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #606

Submission information
Submission Number: 606
Submission ID: 9306
Submission UUID: fb7f77d1-b5be-4539-aaa3-24b8604ce618

Created: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 09:28 PM
Completed: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 09:42 PM
Changed: Wed, 09/06/2023 - 01:05 PM

Remote IP address: 73.118.52.212
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Faye Jones
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) faye.jones@cci.fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Communication and Information
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Office of the Dean
Headshot (optional) FayeJones.png
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
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Title of the Project Black Men in Tech
Project Keywords Secondary Students, Technology, Engagement, Families
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 1
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? 8-10
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 Black Men in Tech explores the engagement of rising 9-12 grade Black youth through exploration and conduct of multimedia projects (i.e., game design, web design, and videography). Student engagement was measured at the conclusion of each training module and student/parent interviews are now underway to understand program and student outcomes.
Research Tasks Students will assist with data analysis, visualization of project findings, and serve as a contributing author on a publication.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Attention to detail is required.
Creativity or skill in graphic design preferred.
Above average skill in writing recommended.
Mentoring Philosophy The mentor/mentee relationship is one that is built on trust and respect. It is important that goals are developed that are mutually beneficial. Students should expect an environment built for learning and appropriate communication about tasks, deadlines, and adequate guidance on how to perform tasks. The mentor is open to innovative ideas, questions, and encourages growth through exposure to research.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://directory.cci.fsu.edu/faye-jones/
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): See recorded roundtable discussion.
https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/Z-BwNE1rBleqao602quYTBksj9oj0suZNFywIy6lknj6zT0ZQ0s3CXkGfxqziG0w.YmP3FXtsiI572KL6
Roundtable times and Zoom links September 6 at noon
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91237574589
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2023
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