UROP Project
*** Intersectionality of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, ethics, and mental health among college students
AI, mental health, college students
Research Mentor: Dr. Shengli Dong,
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: sdong3@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: sdong3@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
AI is a reality and omnipresent in higher education. AI has brought with it unprecedented changes in higher education in the 21st century (Educause, 2024). This project will explore artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and ethics among college students. We will examine the impact of an AI training module on assisting these students with AI literacy, AI ethics, and career readiness during their transition to postsecondary education in the era of AI.Research Tasks: 1. Literature review
2. IRB application
3. Data collection and analysis
4. Manuscript writing
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: • 1. Good writing skills (required)
• 2. Literature review experiences (required)
• 3. APA format style (recommended)
• 4. Data collection and analysis (recommended)
• 5. Knowledge of and experience with Qualtrics and SPSS (recommended)
Mentoring Philosophy
I feel honored to receive the UROP mentor award in 2025. Providing timely advising and generous mentoring for students on their research is an important aspect of my commitment to student development. I take a developmental mentoring approach. During the initial process, I help students familiarize themselves with relevant literature and engage them in IRB training. These activities help them connect with the literature and the research team. With the passage of time, I have been assigned more responsibilities in data collection, analysis, and writing. I constantly involve students in conference presentations and publications.Additional Information
Thank you for being so interested in my research lab. I have included my research lab website for your reference: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/research/research-teams-initiatives/promote-successful-transition-higher-education-and-workI have also included my Research Gate website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shengli-Dong-2/research. Please complete the following by Sep. 30:
• Identify 2-3 articles from the ResearchGate website.
• Email the following.
• A summary of the chosen articles
• Your goals and objectives for participation in my research
• An academic writing sample, such as your research paper or writing assignments.
Once receive your material, we can move forward from there.