UROP Project
Congress; Legislation; Political Science; American Politics
Research Mentor: Prof/Dr Andrew Ballard, He/him
Department, College, Affiliation: Political Science, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: aob23b@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Political Science, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: aob23b@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, but I am most interested in those in social science and/or policy related fields.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, but I am most interested in those in social science and/or policy related fields.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
I am seeking two RIBC interns to help finish the master data detailing bills introduced in Congress between 1981-2020 for a co-authored book project. In the book, we develop and test an argument about when, why, and how minority parties in Congress influence policy, positing that minority capacity increases when the majority party is more constrained, when the minority party is more cohesive, and when the minority has the motivation to legislate rather than obstruct. Research assistants would help us with three tasks: determining the primary policy topic of bills in 2019-20, systematically identifying partisan campaign promises, and identifying instances of crisis response legislation.Research Tasks: First, our theory depends on knowing something about the policy topics that bills deal with. We argue that Democrats and Republicans are more and less cohesive both in general and on specific issues, and that understanding the latter is important for understanding both the degree to which the majority party is constrained in doing what they want legislatively and how cohesive the minority party is. The Congressional Bills Project includes these data up through the 115th Congress (through 2018) but stopped recording that information in 2019. We want to update these data through the 116th Congress (through 2020), and research assistants would help determine the policy topics they primarily deal with.
Second, a common way in which majority parties are constrained in what to put on the legislative agenda is feeling like they need to act on promises made on the campaign trail. For example, Republicans in 2017 likely would not have made such a strong push to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which ultimately did not get enough support from their members, if the party had not campaigned so hard on the issue over the multiple federal elections since the law was passed in 2010. Research assistants would help determine which were the most important campaign promises made by each party in each election to determine which issues were more likely to constrain the majority.
Third, another major constraint for majority parties is having to respond to crises, such as the financial crisis in 2008, the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, and COVID in 2020. Research assistants would also help identify all the cases where Congress felt compelled to act in response to a crisis, as well as detail each case.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Proficiency in Excel required
Proficiency in R preferred but not required
Mentoring Philosophy
Each relationship between a mentor and mentee is different. As a mentor, I first identify mentees' goals for working together and evaluate their existing knowledge. These steps allow me to design tasks that build on existing strengths and develop weaknesses, so that mentees can get as much out of the process as possible. As research projects are often large and multifaceted, knowing more about mentees' goals and skills helps me more easily find tasks that will be interesting and meaningful for mentees, which in turn helps mentees feel more ownership of the project.Whenever possible, I provide mentees with hands-on experience in doing research, because the best way to learn is by doing. This is modeled after my own experiences as a student being brought onto research projects with faculty, being given the chance to learn and grow by learning and carrying out the process of a research project. Failure is inherent in this process. In learning, we will fail from time to time. The important part is to work through failure and learn from mistakes. My mentees are encouraged to try and fail, and I provide compassionate and constructive feedback to help them learn.
Additional Information
Link to Publications
andrewoballard.com
Formal education. Informal education. School. Art museum. Partnership.
Research Mentor: Audrey Jacobs, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Art Education, Fine Arts
Contact Email: aj21a@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Art Education, Fine Arts
Contact Email: aj21a@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
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: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tues Sep.3: 4:30 - 5p
Wed Sep.4: 9:30 -10a & 4:30 - 5p
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99481822250
Number of Research Assistants: 1
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: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tues Sep.3: 4:30 - 5p
Wed Sep.4: 9:30 -10a & 4:30 - 5p
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99481822250
Project Description
This research seeks to understand how a K-8 museum school and its art museum partners carry out educational activities. The research follows a qualitative case study methodology and will use grounded theory to analyze the data and form a visual theoretical model. Museum schools use a model of formal education to include museum resources and methods in their teaching. This research seeks to understand how art museum educators and museum school teachers work together to make museum school learning happen.The researcher, Audrey, will generate data through on-site observations and in-person or remote interviews with participants at the school and museum partners. Then Audrey will transcribe the interviews with some help from the UROP assistants. The full team will use open (or inductive) coding to find repeated or particularly salient things happening in the data that describe processes of making the museum school learning happen. The team will write memos describing relevant aspects of the codes in order to create larger categories of processes. The team will discuss ways that these categories could be visualized for easily understood visual modeling. Some further literature review during the model creation stages may be necessary. The end product will be a visual representation of a theory grounded in the data about how educators in different organizations work to make museum school learning happen.
Research Tasks: Tasks for the UROP research assistant include: some transcribing of interviews, some literature review, coding, discussions of theory model development.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Attention to detail. Interest in formal and informal education. Interest in qualitative social science research. Good communication. Careful listening skills.
Recommended: Teaching experience in either formal or informal learning environments. Coursework in education, art education, or museum studies.
Mentoring Philosophy
I want the UROP assistants to meet their own academic goals as well as contribute meaningfully to this research. The first step will be to talk about and write individual and shared goals regarding research in education and the mentee’s career. We will develop together a mentorship roadmap that visualizes how and in what mentorship style our work will contribute toward our goals, what resources we need, and how we will review and change our plan. I believe in the deep learning that occurs in pedagogy styles described by cognitive apprenticeship theory. Developing skills alongside a professional pulls back the curtain on otherwise obscured processes of a discipline like qualitative research. Organizing our activities through this style of real-world, applied learning, we will use six strategies: modeling, coaching, scaffolding, articulation, reflection, and exploration.I recognize that many tasks will be totally new. In this research project, the assistant and I will walk through each task with increasing independence until the assistant and I feel confident in continuing with total independence. Thinking aloud as we perform tasks and writing reflections will help us develop skills during this project. We will both reflect on and articulate the successful learning we see and sticky areas that still promise growth. Finally, through this experience I want UROP assistants to explore the purpose and processes of qualitative research and begin thinking about how they may want to include this field in their career plan.
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Recovery, Substance use, Addiction, Qualitative
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Research Mentor: Mr. Nicholas Reese, He/Him/His
Department, College, Affiliation: The Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness (CHAW), N/A
Contact Email: nhr21@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Mr. John Shinn He/Him/His
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: jws23b@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Ms. Maria Gualtieri
Faculty Collaborators Email: mgualtieri@fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: The Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness (CHAW), N/A
Contact Email: nhr21@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Mr. John Shinn He/Him/His
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: jws23b@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Ms. Maria Gualtieri
Faculty Collaborators Email: mgualtieri@fsu.edu
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: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday September 5th 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94374776345)
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: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday September 5th 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94374776345)
Project Description
This program self-study project will utilize focus group and in-depth interview based exploratory investigation to analyze potential barriers and service needs of current students who utilize (attend events, utilize designated space, garner membership, etc.) the FSU collegiate recovery program (CRP) entitled LIFT. The study objectives would be to explore recovery support service and resource needs within participants to garner student recommendations for CRP improvements/changes (structure, programming, physical resources) for the program by collecting data about potential barriers to involvement and factors encouraging utilization of a collegiate recovery program. Data collection would include a short demographic screener along with a series of open-ended questions created to capture the aforementioned study objectives. For data analysis, thematic analysis would be used, including chunking and coding of recorded in-depth interviews/focus group transcriptions to derive common themes between participants found from notable statements in the conversational transcripts. The results would be produced by presenting the overarching themes found from the data analysis, which would then be expounded upon and contextualized through extant empirical research within the field of substance use recovery. Recommendations would then be produced for possible methods and interventions to strengthen resources and address the barriers found in the study for collegiate recovery programs and university students whom identify as in recovery.Research Tasks: Literature reviews, conducting interviews, data analysis, participant recruitment, etc.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Literature Review Skills (search empirical databases, review peer-reviewed articles, identify research questions)
Recommended: Research Design Skills (familiarity with qualitative research designs)
Mentoring Philosophy
Mentoring is not just a role. It is a dynamic partnership that empowers individuals to flourish academically, personally, and professionally. My mentoring philosophy centers around the concept of unwavering support. I believe consistent positive support is the cornerstone of nurturing potential and inspiring meaningful progress between a mentor and mentee. My approach aims to create a safe and inclusive space where mentees can explore their research interests, navigate challenges, and cultivate their future trajectories. My approach includes three primary tenets:1. Building Trust and Rapport: Central to effective mentoring is the establishment of trust and rapport. I prioritize open communication and active listening to understand the unique goals, aspirations, and concerns of each mentee. By creating a nonjudgmental environment, I encourage mentees to share their thoughts and experiences honestly.
2. Tailored Guidance: Every mentee is on a distinct journey, and my role is to offer personalized guidance. I work closely with mentees to identify their strengths, areas of growth, and learning preferences. Together, we co-create a roadmap that aligns with their ambitions, ensuring that the guidance provided is relevant and meaningful.
3. Nurturing Confidence: I view my role as a mentor as that of a steadfast cheerleader. I help mentees recognize their potential and encourage them to step out of their comfort zones. Through constructive feedback and affirmations, I aim to instill confidence in their abilities and empower them to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
Additional Information
Link to Publications
https://chaw.fsu.edu/lift
friction, wear, polymers, composite, microparticles, PTFE, electron microscopy
Research Mentor: Catherine Fidd, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering/ Materials Science and engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: cf22k@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering/ Materials Science and engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: cf22k@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Mechanical engineering
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Materials Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Industrial and manufacturing engineering
Project Location: College of Engineering: AME building - 2003 Levy Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Bus Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95071630789
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Mechanical engineering
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Materials Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Industrial and manufacturing engineering
Project Location: College of Engineering: AME building - 2003 Levy Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Bus Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95071630789
Project Description
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a popular polymer for tribological applications due to it's remarkably low coefficient of friction. Unfortunately, it's high wear rate limits many of its applications. To combat this issue, composites of PTFE filled with microparticles have been created to reduce the wear rate with minimal impacts on frictional properties. This project is centered around creating PTFE- microparticle-filled composites and testing their friction and wear capabilities in various environmental conditions on an in-house made tribometer. Additionally, characterization of the polymer composites with be performed with electron microscopy, Raman, and other characterization methods to determine the mechanism for the observed friction and wear properties in the polymer.Research Tasks: -Polymer manufacturing
-Post-processing of sample (sintering)
-Machining of manufactured polymer into testable samples
-Testing of sample on tribometer, data collection
-Data processing in MATLAB
-Will require a literature review
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: -MATLAB (recommended)
-Calculus
-Machining (recommended)
-Understanding of basic mechanics, especially friction
*all skills necessary for this project will be taught
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy revolves around fostering independence while providing support and guidance. In the context of polymer processing and mechanical testing, my approach emphasizes empowering students to take ownership of their project, starting with foundational training and evolving into self-directed work. I believe in the ultimate goal of developing critical thinking skills through data processing and analysis. I encourage students to delve deeply into relevant literature, linking past research with their experimental results. By maintaining open lines of communication, I aim to create an environment where questions are welcomed and curiosity is nurtured. Our lab has a multi-tiered mentoring structure, where the student will be able to talk to both the graduate student and faculty advisor regarding the project. My role is to guide and support, helping students navigate challenges and refine their understanding, ultimately leading to a more profound grasp of both the theoretical and practical aspects of their project.Additional Information
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https://web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~bkrick/
co-branding, financial products, customer satisfaction, firm performance
Research Mentor: Narendra Bosukonda,
Department, College, Affiliation: Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing, Business
Contact Email: nkb24b@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing, Business
Contact Email: nkb24b@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Majors/minors in business, economics, statistics and computer science preferred.
Experience working with textual data and web scrapping highly preferred.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: Ideally this will require around 8-10 hours of work a week to complete the data collection and analysis in one year.,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: September 4 : 7:00 PM.-7:30 PM
September 5: 7:00 PM-7:30 PM
Please find the Zoom meeting invite below:
Narendra Bosukonda is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: UROP Meeting
Time: Sep 4, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) and Sep 5, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time
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https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94256740344
Meeting ID: 942 5674 0344
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Majors/minors in business, economics, statistics and computer science preferred.
Experience working with textual data and web scrapping highly preferred.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: Ideally this will require around 8-10 hours of work a week to complete the data collection and analysis in one year.,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: September 4 : 7:00 PM.-7:30 PM
September 5: 7:00 PM-7:30 PM
Please find the Zoom meeting invite below:
Narendra Bosukonda is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: UROP Meeting
Time: Sep 4, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) and Sep 5, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time
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https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94256740344
Meeting ID: 942 5674 0344
Project Description
Businesses/organizations often collaborate with other businesses in different sectors to achieve their strategic goals. For example, State farm offers a credit card with U.S. Bank to its customers. Customers get higher cashback when they use this credit card to pay for their monthly auto insurance. Through this research, we want to answer the following research questions1. What are the motivations for a business to enter a cross sector collaboration?
2. How businesses select a partner for collaboration?
3. What is the short-term impact of collaboration on both businesses?
4. What is the long-term impact of collaboration on both businesses?
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Research Tasks: The project is in preliminary stage and will require significant secondary data collection through news reports and websites. After analyzing the secondary data collected, students will move on to primary research, which will include focus groups/personal interviews or online surveys.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Given that the project is in the initial phase, this requires dedication to go through academic research and business press releases to collect data. Students should be open to learning
Recommended: experience with natural language processing and web scraping.
Mentoring Philosophy
My broad mentoring philosophy is to create an environment where students can challenge themselves. I want students to think big, focus on process and enjoy the journey without worrying about the outcomes. To me research is a discovery that needs to be celebrated.Additional Information
I have listed my google scholar page above. This is my first semester at FSU and I am looking forward to working with students here. Please email me with any questions and I will try to get back to you within 24-48 hours.Link to Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WJgFpBgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
TikTok, Privacy, literacy
Research Mentor: Sein Oh,
Department, College, Affiliation: Information Studies, Communication and Information
Contact Email: so19c@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Information Studies, Communication and Information
Contact Email: so19c@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Information studies,
statistics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: 2pm - 2:30pm and 4pm - 4:30pm on September 4th
3pm - 3:30pm on Sep 6th
https://fsu.zoom.us/my/seinoh
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Information studies,
statistics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: 2pm - 2:30pm and 4pm - 4:30pm on September 4th
3pm - 3:30pm on Sep 6th
https://fsu.zoom.us/my/seinoh
Project Description
Background:Generation Z , also known as digital natives, have been the main contributing factor for making social media interaction part of our daily lives. Gen Z, having grown up in an era of constant digital connectivity, navigates the internet and social media platforms as a natural extension of their lives. However, despite using the platform for a significant length of time, the level of privacy literacy of the generation with respect to TikTok remains largely underexplored.
Problem Statement:
Generation Z’s use and importance of social media, like TikTok in particular, have raised concerns about privacy management on their part. Despite the tendency towards self-expression and peer recognition, this comes at the cost of personal privacy. Despite TikTok's prominence as a platform for information and entertainment, there is limited research on how college students within this age group (18-24) perceive and handle privacy issues. Given recent actions, such as Florida State University's prohibition of TikTok on campus networks due to cybersecurity concerns, understanding these students' attitudes towards privacy on TikTok is more pertinent than ever. Given recent actions, such as Florida State University's prohibition of TikTok on campus networks due to cybersecurity concerns, understanding these students' attitudes towards privacy on TikTok is more pertinent than ever.
Research Aim:
The aim of the study is to assess the privacy literacy of Gen Z students aged 18-24 years towards TikTok and their privacy management strategies while using the platform.
Objective:
To evaluate the levels of privacy literacy among Gen Z college students using TikTok.
To explore students’ attitudes towards personal privacy and data privacy when using the TikTok phenomenon.
To identify the privacy management strategies used by the Gen Z college students on the platform due to the increased rates of data security concerns.
Methodology:
A mixed-method approach will be used where the study will collect data using a qualitative interview and a survey. The survey will be used to assess the level of privacy literacy and the general attitudes of the college students towards TikTok, whereas an in-depth analysis will be used to capture the experiences and attitudes.
Research Tasks: data collection and data analysis
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: recommended: Knowledge or skills in statistics, Knowing how to use Nvivo and codebook, other research skills related to this project.
Mentoring Philosophy
As a mentor, my primary goal is to empower my mentees by fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication. In my opinion, mentoring is a collaborative process in which both mentor and mentee can grow and learn from one another.Key principles of Mentoring Philosophy:
First of all, I understand every mentee has its own goals, strengths, and areas for development. When mentoring, I strive to identify and understand these aspects early on to tailor my guidance accordingly. In this way, I can help my mentees set realistic and meaningful goals that are aligned with their professional and personal goals.
Second, I encourage my mentees to take responsibility for the projects they are undertaking and the learning experiences they are having. Not only does this promote accountability, but it also encourages a sense of self-confidence and independence. They will receive support from me when they navigate challenges and celebrate their successes, and I encourage them to view setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Third, a key component of my mentoring philosophy is creating an environment in which mentees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, asking questions, and making errors. Inclusivity is also central to my approach, ensuring that all mentees feel valued and respected regardless of their background.
Lastly, I've regularly assessed my mentoring practices for improvement. For the past three years, I taught undergrad courses at FSU. My experience has led me to provide better support to my mentees and to demonstrate the importance of continuous improvement.
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Photography, Microscopy, Art, Microbiology, Digital time-lapse photography
Research Mentor: Dr Jamel Ali,
Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: jali@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: jali@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 4-5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday, Sept. 5 from 7 – 8 PM : https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95934659445
Drop-in style
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Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 4-5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday, Sept. 5 from 7 – 8 PM : https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95934659445
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Project Description
Assistants will learn basic and advanced light microscopy methods and use these techniques to create artistic photography of microscopic life.Research Tasks: Assistants will be asked to use Image and Video Processing software such as Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and NIS Elements. They will also assist with microbiological sample preparation.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Passion for imaging along with willingness to learn and ability to balance time to work on the project while taking classes and managing other responsibilities and social activities.
Mentoring Philosophy
Research today is largely a team effort. My undergraduate mentoring approach embraces a group mentoring approach where undergraduates are not only mentored by me, but also postdoctoral fellows, Ph.D. students, and senior undergraduates.Additional Information
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https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=h6DdFPcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
international education, pedagogy, teaching, literacy, primary schools
Research Mentor: Dr. ANA H. MARTY, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, N/A
Contact Email: amarty@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Kate Schell she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: k.schell@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, N/A
Contact Email: amarty@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Kate Schell she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: k.schell@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-7 ,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: (1) Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 1:00 - 1:30 PM. https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98751380821
(2) Friday, September 6, 2024, from 3:00 - 3:30 PM. https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99689616423
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-7 ,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: (1) Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 1:00 - 1:30 PM. https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98751380821
(2) Friday, September 6, 2024, from 3:00 - 3:30 PM. https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99689616423
Project Description
In the 2023-24 academic year, FSU faculty was part of a Consortium established by the Ministry of Education in Rwanda (MINEDUC) to design and pilot the Primary Teaching Residency Program (PTRP). The PTRP's purpose was to strengthen the pedagogical knowledge and skills of beginning teachers, provide extended teaching practice, and improve their English and ICT skills. One hundred beginning teachers participated in the PTRP. The purpose of the Improving Training of Beginning Teachers in Rwanda project is to deepen the understanding of the impact of the PTRP on beginning teachers education to better inform the future design of teaching residency programs in Rwanda and other low- and middle-income countries. Some of the research questions to answer are: (1) How do the aspects of the residency program contribute to the pedagogical knowledge of beginning teachers?, (2) How do beginning teachers integrate various pedagogical strategies into the planning and teaching practice?, (3) What pedagogical strategies do beginning teachers use in their classrooms?, (4) How do beginning teachers perceive the value of the residency program in their early experience as classroom teachers? To answer these questions, we will analyze qualitative data collected with Focus Group Discussions, Interviews, Journals, and other methods. Also, we will conduct follow-up interviews and administer follow-up electronic questionnaires to collect additional data.Research Tasks: Some of the tasks that the research assistants will engage in are: data cleaning and preparation, identification of research articles, assisting with literature review, and data collection (i.e., online questionnaires and remote interviews).
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: The research assistants should have the following required skills: organization, attention to detail, adaptability, cross-cultural awareness and/or experience, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Also, it is recommended that the research assistanats have some exposure to education, besides their own experience as undergraduate students.
Mentoring Philosophy
In our role as mentors of students in the UROP program, we seek to contribute to developing future researchers, particularly researchers with a better understanding of international education. For this, we will aim to get to know the student, understand their goals, and purposely plan for the attainment of those goals. We will also allow the students to get to know us. This two-way relationship will represent the stage for a successful experience as we conduct research together. We understand that the students may not have vast research experience. Hence, we will demonstrate the tasks, conduct the tasks together, and then allow the students to work independently. This gradual release of responsibility will reduce frustrations resulting from now knowing the task at hand. However, problems and challenges arise, even after the demonstrations and joint work. In this case, we will do our best to listen and identify mechanisms to resolve and move forward. Asking questions will always be welcome. Ultimately, we will prioritize the success of the students, no matter their personal strengths and weaknesses, or career goals.Additional Information
Link to Publications
https://lsi.fsu.edu/primary-teaching-residency-program
Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Group Perception, Stereotype Formation
Research Mentor: Ayanna Brewton, She/Her
Department, College, Affiliation: Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: brewton@psy.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Department, College, Affiliation: Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: brewton@psy.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology, Sociology, & Criminal Justice preferred. All social science majors will be considered.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 8-10 hours weekly,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday September 4th @ 11-11:30am
Wednesday September 4th @3-3:30pm
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91224171594
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology, Sociology, & Criminal Justice preferred. All social science majors will be considered.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 8-10 hours weekly,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday September 4th @ 11-11:30am
Wednesday September 4th @3-3:30pm
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91224171594
Project Description
When’s the last time you walked past a group of people? How were they behaving? Did you recognize the individual characteristics that made up the group or consider their similarities and differences from yourself? According to research, we as perceivers form first impressions of groups based on many of the observations listed above. This project aims to explore first impressions of groups, particularly we aim to examine the role that group characteristics play in formation of spontaneous trait inferences (STIs). STIs are the trait implications that we spontaneously and unintentionally make while observing others' behaviors, and these trait inferences tend to be strongly related to the initial impressions that we form and maintain about others. Our research project will address spontaneous trait inferences of groups (STIGs) by assessing participants perception of groups as a single, cohesive entity when the racial categories (Black/White) and group membership characteristics (Ingroup/Outgroup) of the target group is present. Participation in this project will enhance your knowledge of perceiving others, how stereotypes form, and cognitive biases such as the homogeneity effect. If you are interested in the logic that goes into perceiving and forming impressions about others, this is the perfect project for you!Research Tasks: Literature review, in-person data collection, develop study materials, program study, analyzing data
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Research assistants will likely work together, therefore the ability to collaborate is a good skillset for this project. Although it is not necessary, it would also be helpful to have prior experience with scientific literature review and APA-style writing skills.
Mentoring Philosophy
As your mentor, I consider myself the bridge between you and your future endeavors. Serving as your bridging mentor means that I strongly prioritize effective communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, active listening, accountability, building trust, and systematic thinking from both ends of our mentor-mentee relationship. While these are all qualities that I desire to achieve in our relationship, I acknowledge that every relationship with my mentees will be unique, and in fact uniqueness is what I seek in each of my mentees. Particularly, it is important to me that my mentee displays an eagerness to learn, grow, and develop in their talents and skillsets. That said, I strive to be adaptable and flexible to the individual experiences, perspectives, and personal goals of my mentees. Ultimately, it is my goal to build a purposeful connection between my mentee and I that will go far beyond our time spent working together, but that continues on even as they enter new stages of life.Additional Information
To anyone who was not able to attend my UROP Research Mentor Roundtable (Ayanna Brewton) talk(s). I have attached a zoom video recording below:https://1drv.ms/v/c/3bd72c49510f6267/EfCs-y-Fii9IiPrTNikEhV0BdqFuu7tFC4QP7szBIYO_Vw?e=DKR16c
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Link to Publications
biological materials, nanomaterials, microfabrication, 3D Printing
Research Mentor: Dr. Jamel Ali,
Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: jali@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
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Faculty Collaborators:
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Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: jali@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 4-5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday, Sept. 5 from 7 – 8 PM : https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95934659445
Drop-in style
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You are welcome to email me to schedule a time to meet in the MagLab or in in B373F on the Engineering Campus, Building B.
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 4-5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday, Sept. 5 from 7 – 8 PM : https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95934659445
Drop-in style
-or-
You are welcome to email me to schedule a time to meet in the MagLab or in in B373F on the Engineering Campus, Building B.
Project Description
There is growing interest in developing tiny wireless swimming devices capable of preforming a variety of tasks, ranging from environmental and industrial to agricultural and biomedical, in low Reynolds number fluids. Over the past two decades these devices have been fabricated though a number of methods, but often involve some form of traditional micromachining, which is costly in terms of time, materials, and fabrication steps.Alternatively, additive manufacturing holds the potential to produce similarly small structured devices at higher scale and lower cost. However, so far
there are few reports that focus on additive manufacturing for producing small-scale robotic swimmers. In this proposed work, we will utilize additive
manufacturing methods and magnetic wireless control methods to explore the production of swimmers of various geometry for propulsion in viscous
biological media.
Research Tasks: Student(s) will: (1) conduct a brief literature review of additive manufacturing of micromachines, (2) use CAD software (e.g. solidworks) along with a mulit-nozzle 3D printers to produce chiral and achiral swimmers (3) assist with wet-lab experiments including (a) magnetic control experiments (b) high-resolution high-speed optical imaging, and (c) rheological characterization of viscous media. The student is expected to document all laboratory
activities and write up a report which outlines specific printing parameters for effective robotic swimmers fabrication and control, in addition to their required research poster.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Passion for science and engineering along with willingness to learn and ability to balance time to work on the project while taking classes and managing other responsibilities and social activities.