UROP Project

Intersectionality of artificial intelligence (AI), mental health, and career development among college students

AI, mental health, career readiness

Research Mentor: sdong3@fsu.edu Shengli Dong,
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: sdong3@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Faculty Collaborators:
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, but prefer those who have AI and computer backgrounds or interests in mental health and career development
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required:
Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10 hours a week, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
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Project Description

AI is a reality and is omnipresent in higher education, bringing unprecedented changes to the sector in the 21st century (Educause, 2024). This project will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), mental health, and career development among college students. We will examine the impact of AI resources on these students’ well-being and career readiness during their transition to postsecondary education in the era of AI.

Research Tasks: • 1. Literature review
• 2. IRB application
• 3. AI app development
• 4. Data collection and analysis
• 5. 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)
• 6. Skills in AI app development and coding (recommended)