UROP Project

Wildfire and smoke

Understanding how people perceive smoke and wildfires
Research Mentor: pmerle@fsu.edu Patrick Merle,
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication, Communication and Information
Contact Email: pmerle@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, 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 idea is to put together a survey and distribute that to people who live in southeastern states (GA, AL, FL, SC) so we can understand how they perceive smoke and how they perceive wildfires that are more and more prevalent.

Research Tasks: literature review, survey design, data analysis.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: punctuality, seriousness, meticulous, attentive, reliable.

Mentoring Philosophy

I strive to create a space where the student can become the best version of themselves through mutual respect, understanding, empathy, and empowerment. i strive to challenge the student to really achieve their potential through a motivating learning environment customized to each mentee.

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