UROP Project
History of Hispanic Contributions to FSU
Hispanic, Latinos, History, Heritage, Tradition, Alumni, Legacy
Research Mentor: Dr. Sindy Chapa,
Department, College, Affiliation: Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication , Communication and Information
Contact Email: schapa@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Anel Brandl
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: abrandl@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: s.delpino@fsu.edu Shanelle Del Pino
Faculty Collaborators Email: s.delpino@fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication , Communication and Information
Contact Email: schapa@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Anel Brandl
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: abrandl@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: s.delpino@fsu.edu Shanelle Del Pino
Faculty Collaborators Email: s.delpino@fsu.edu
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: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
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: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
The History of Hispanic Contributions to FSU project seeks to document, preserve, and elevate the legacy of Hispanic/Latinx students, alumni, faculty, and organizations at Florida State University. This project will explore how Hispanic individuals and communities have shaped the cultural, academic, and social fabric of FSU. By combining archival research, oral histories, and community engagement, this work aims to highlight contributions that have historically been underrepresented in institutional narratives, while fostering a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion on campus.Research Tasks: Conduct a literature review of FSU archives, yearbooks, newspapers, and scholarly sources.
Collect oral histories and interviews with alumni, faculty, and staff.
Analyze qualitative data from interviews, archival material, and historical documents.
Synthesize findings into research reports, timelines, and potential publications.
Assist in curating digital or physical exhibits to share the project’s findings with broader audiences.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Strong written and verbal communication; qualitative research skills; attention to detail; ability to manage and organize data; professionalism when conducting interviews.
Recommended: Familiarity with Hispanic/Latinx studies, oral history methods, archival research, and/or digital storytelling platforms.