Energy Equity in the Gulf Region

Energy, equity, social vulnerability

Research Mentor: Dr. Kassie Ernst, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: kernst@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Ivanna Pengelley she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: ipengelley@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 3
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: 5, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: View the recording of the project overview here: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/TqqccKfXboJfl9hXE_I7qHPmlviV_ri4U9fWD8vc51Oly2NnVLEaHfL_SZ3By0ZI.488K6MWlJCp3Vt0K?startTime=1694030981000

Tuesday, September 5 at noon,
Wednesday, September 6 at 4 pm


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Project Description

Our research explores ways that equity, community, and social vulnerability are, or are not, considered when energy decisions are being made in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Region. The project involves three areas of focus. First, we have explored current literature and are currently building out a manuscript to a journal. Additionally we will explore local governmental documents to learn what they say about energy equity, and build out methods to analyze these documents. Then, we will develop methods to analyze data about what actually happens in communities on the ground.


Research Tasks: literature review, data collection, data analysis, conducting interviews

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Awareness of social inequities (required); ability to navigate research databases (required); critical thinking (required); strong writing and communication skills (recommended)