UROP Project
Educational Escape Rooms for Nursing Students
nursing education, game-based learning, design-based research
Research Mentor: ck22j@fsu.edu Chaewon Kim, she, her, hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: ck22j@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: ck22j@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Nursing, Education, Computer Science
Project Location: This is a remote project for 99%.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Nursing, Education, Computer Science
Project Location: This is a remote project for 99%.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
- Day: Wednesday, September 3
Start Time: 12:30
End Time: 12:30
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9851780662
Project Description
As a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, I am interested in how nursing students interact in the escape room (a gamified or game-based high-fidelity clinical simulation) and how design elements of the escape room (e.g., role assignment, group size, time limit, etc.) shape their learning experience. I have been working on this project since 2023, and this is my second time recruiting UROP students for this project.This year, I expect the research activities as described below:
September: Start working on the ISLS proposal based on the data collected so far. We have collected data from Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. We would have collected more data from Summer 2025 by this point.
October: Work on the ISLS proposal and a journal article. The article will be about design-based research with the three iterations we have had so far.
November: Submit the ISLS proposal and keep working on the journal article. You will help in various aspects including literature review, writing up a section, running a data analysis, etc. We will discuss the task distribution and I will teach you how to do stuff. We will collect more data in late November at the Simulation Lab at Duxbury Hall. You're more than welcome to come observe the data collection site.
December: I am expecting to submit the journal article before the Fall semester ends. And enjoy the break.
January: Analyze the data collected from November and start working on the AECT proposal.
February: Submit the AECT proposal and start working on the ECGBL proposal.
March: Depending on how many interviews I get, how the data looks and how creative we get, we may be able to work on one more journal article. Or not, we will focus on preparing UROP Symposium and submitting the ECGBL proposal.
April: Wrap it all up, and hopefully I graduate.
By joining this project and participating in our research activities, you will gain the authorship of all manuscripts being prepared and submitted in this project from September 2025 to April 2026. How this will look on your resume and how much value it carries to you is what you will need to decide. We can always discuss the authorship and the contribution proportion.
Research Tasks: In this project, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of research tasks, including literature review, data collection, data analysis, and writing research reports.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: required: open and timely communication, professional attitude
recommended: curiosity, familiarity with data mining methods
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy is grounded in building lasting, meaningful relationships that support students’ academic and professional growth. Since beginning my role as a UROP mentor in 2023, I have worked with bright and motivated students, three of whom have continued collaborating with me beyond the official end of their UROP projects. This speaks to the strength and value of the mentoring environment I strive to create.At the core of my mentoring approach is clear and open communication. I hold weekly meetings with my mentees, where we review progress, discuss challenges, and set goals. Each meeting is accompanied by notes to ensure continuity and shared understanding. I also make my expectations transparent from the outset and provide adequate resources. Above all, I want this experience to be a stepping stone for my mentees’ future aspirations. I encourage them to reflect on their career goals and to consider how their current work can help shape their path. Whether they’re considering graduate school, industry roles, or other pursuits, I aim to tailor the mentoring experience to be relevant and supportive of their journey.
My goal is to foster a space where students feel respected, motivated, and empowered. Mentoring is not just about guidance—it's about mutual growth, shared curiosity, and laying the foundation for long-term success. I am committed to being a thoughtful and accessible mentor throughout this process.