Research Symposium

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I am a 2nd-year psychology major at Florida State University on the pre-law track. I am passionate about serving as an advocate for those who are disadvantaged and underserved. I plan to pursue a master's in social work and advance to law school. My ultimate goal is to advocate for those who are experiencing hardship related to human rights.

Enhancing Collaborative Research in FSU ISLT: A Social Network Analysis of Research Partnerships

Abstract

This study examines the transfer of knowledge in an academic setting, particularly emphasizing the interactions between professors, doctoral candidates, and undergraduate students at Florida State University and in Tallahassee. Through social network analysis, it reveals links and patterns between people and ideas, providing insights that conventional cohort-based studies could overlook. This method seeks to provide a more thorough comprehension of the flow and exchange of knowledge within the academic community.

The results of this study will illuminate how researchers, instructors, and students engage and communicate at various academic levels. By identifying important people and the channels by which ideas are exchanged, social network analysis makes it feasible to identify the unseen processes influencing scholarly activity.

Understanding these relationships may benefit educational institutions The findings may help develop regulations that encourage better teamwork, information exchange, and university academic networks. This study is important because it emphasizes the importance of examining knowledge exchange outside of conventional frameworks and provides fresh approaches to helping teachers and students.

In the end, this study advances a more comprehensive understanding of academic settings by highlighting the interdependence of people and ideas in advancing knowledge. The project's mapping of these networks aids in determining methods to enhance cooperation and communication, which benefits the academic community as well as the educational process as a whole.

Keywords: Social Network Analysis