UROP Project
Lack of Affirmation in Childhood and Adult Romantic Relationships: A Mixed Methods Study of Emotional Deprivation Disorder in Adult Romantic Relationships
Developmental Psychology, Parent-child relationship, Attachment, Childhood Trauma, Romantic Relationship Quality
Research Mentor: Ms. Sungmin "Pearl" Park, She/her/hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Human Development and Family Science, Health and Human Sciences
Contact Email: ppark6@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Human Development and Family Science, Health and Human Sciences
Contact Email: ppark6@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology, Child psychology, Family science, Social work
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: 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: Tuesday, Sept 5, from 3PM to 5PM
Wednesday, Sept 6 from 2PM to 4PM
Thursday, Sept 7 from 12PM to 2PM
Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6125585233 (same for the three days)
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology, Child psychology, Family science, Social work
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: 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: Tuesday, Sept 5, from 3PM to 5PM
Wednesday, Sept 6 from 2PM to 4PM
Thursday, Sept 7 from 12PM to 2PM
Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6125585233 (same for the three days)
Project Description
This is my doctoral dissertation project and I will utilize a mixed methods research methodology to study developmental trajectories of those who experienced a lack of affirmation from their parent or primary caregiver and their struggles in adult romantic relationships. The purpose of the current study is to understand the influence of the primary caregiver’s lack of affirmation on Emotional Deprivation Disorder (EDD) symptoms and romantic relationships in adulthood, and to further understand the experiences of romantic partners when at least one member has EDD. The proposed study aims to obtain an understanding of how one’s early experiences of lack of affirming love from primary caregivers influence their later romantic relationship, and how EDD influences and unfolds in their romantic relationship over time. To obtain rich data to empirically support affirmation theory and to understand EDD in romantic relationships, this study uses a mixed methods study.Research Tasks: The tasks include participant recruitment, quantitative data collection, qualitative data collection and transcription of qualitative data.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: language/spelling/grammar, careful listening, attention to detail, communication, copy editing
Recommended: time management, good memory
Mentoring Philosophy
My goal as a mentor is to provide a space where mentees feel encouraged and develop a sense of ownership of their work and self-efficacy in conducting research through a strong mentor-mentee relationship, mutual interest and respect, and intellectual stimulation. My responsibilities as a mentor to provide guidance and resources are important, and I place the same emphasis on mentees' proactive engagement in learning and interests in the research procedures that would lead to positive experiences. To make that happen, I meet my mentees at where they are in terms of their experiences, goals and enthusiasm, and learning styles. Besides, I value mentor-mentee alliance and conscientious efforts of both. Thus, I make my expectations and tentative plans for the research project clear in advance so that mentees can be informed about their goals and workload. Lastly, I would love a sense of compassion for any of us, as we sometimes struggle. I would be definitely be understanding and more hands-on to guide them toward their goals when they have a hard time or feel lost.Additional Information
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The influence of governance on higher education performance in Florida
Governance; Higher education; Higher education performance
Research Mentor: Tzu-An Chiang,
Department, College, Affiliation: Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: tc20dk@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: tc20dk@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: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, 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: 2
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: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, 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
Many studies explore the impact of governance and situate their studies in higher education examining how governance arrangements affect the performance of colleges or universities. However, several gaps in the literature, include: (1) a narrow definition of governance used in analyzing higher education systems, which focuses only on the structure of governance, and overlooks the process of governance; (2) most previous studies prioritize state-level system structures, thereby ignoring the complex nature of governance within state-systems and the nuance of governance within the institutions themselves.To bridge the research gaps, this study will examine the relationship between governance and institutional performance in twelve public universities in Florida by using panel data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System over the 2000 to 2020 period. Specifically, this paper asks the following questions: (1) Do the governance arrangements of higher education governance affect the performance of higher education? If so, is governance structure or governance processes more closely related to higher institutional performance? (2) Regarding governance structure, how is the centralization of the state governance system related to the performance of higher education institutions? (3) Which type of governance decision-making processes (i.e., horizontal, vertical governance) are most closely related to performance of higher education institutions? (4) How do the governance structure and process interact to affect the performance of higher education institutions?
Research Tasks: collect and organize data
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: know how to send emails in a professional way; know how to use Excel spreadsheet to organize data.
Recommended: know how to input data into STATA.
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy is based on building a working alliance in which we can work together, learn together, and support professional advancement together. In addition, I value the following things: honesty; patience; respect and boundaries; diversity and inclusion.Additional Information
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Morphological Complexity of Second-Grade Teachers’ Instructional Dialogues
morphology, vocabulary, language, education, teachers
Research Mentor: Ms. Audrey Hendrix, she
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication Science and Disorders, Communication and Information
Contact Email: ahendrix@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Sana Tibi She
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: sana.tibi@cci.fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Dr. Carla Wood she
Faculty Collaborators Email: carla.wood@cci.fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication Science and Disorders, Communication and Information
Contact Email: ahendrix@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Sana Tibi She
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: sana.tibi@cci.fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Dr. Carla Wood she
Faculty Collaborators Email: carla.wood@cci.fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology
Communication Science and Disorders
Education
IT
Project Location: 201 W. Bloxham, Warren Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-1200. The Warren building is part of FSU, but it is off of the main campus.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-7 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Friday, Sept. 8, 3:00 p.m.: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97198354785?pwd=anlsZGhqWm53bmYybHhQSEhjYU1qZz09
Friday, Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m.: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92706927480?pwd=dXZSK0lpcWxyVm44NzUrTER2ck5RUT09
Friday, Sept. 8, 4:00 p.m.: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98273014818?pwd=WmUxM1ZSTHZWOC9RKzdRR2w5RFBMQT09
ROUNDTABLE RECORDING: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/jVJUx5FDR7trmRmARjsxM7etvECxDlblSH_KtPJOaJJxzMi6RWbM4qxviDmK_GMa.sjtrdVixgabh4Vin
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology
Communication Science and Disorders
Education
IT
Project Location: 201 W. Bloxham, Warren Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-1200. The Warren building is part of FSU, but it is off of the main campus.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-7 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Friday, Sept. 8, 3:00 p.m.: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97198354785?pwd=anlsZGhqWm53bmYybHhQSEhjYU1qZz09
Friday, Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m.: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92706927480?pwd=dXZSK0lpcWxyVm44NzUrTER2ck5RUT09
Friday, Sept. 8, 4:00 p.m.: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98273014818?pwd=WmUxM1ZSTHZWOC9RKzdRR2w5RFBMQT09
ROUNDTABLE RECORDING: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/jVJUx5FDR7trmRmARjsxM7etvECxDlblSH_KtPJOaJJxzMi6RWbM4qxviDmK_GMa.sjtrdVixgabh4Vin
Project Description
This project will investigate factors which may contribute to elementary students' proficiency in academic language, the formal and complex language necessary for academic success. Specifically, this project will analyze teachers' language samples to determine how often word endings (or morphemes) associated with academic language are present in teacher's instruction in different subject areas. As many students in the U.S. are at-risk for failing to master academic language, this project is expected to make important contributions to existing literature. Contributions are expected to include additional description of students' exposure to academic language in the schools and identification of potential opportunities for teaching academic language for betterment of education or intervention practices.At this stage in the research project, language samples have already been collected and transcribed as part of earlier projects. This project will utilize new web-based and code-based analysis tools to identify and record academic morphemes present in transcribed language samples. The code-base analysis tool has been created but is still being perfected for data analysis. Data analyzed in this project will be utilized in the UROP mentor's Master's Thesis and subsequent publication(s).
Research Tasks: Research tasks may include any of the following (further details below): Data calculation, data analysis, checking data quality, saving data output, and literature review.
Data calculation: Utilizing web-based software to calculate count and frequency of relevant morphemes in transcribed language samples
Data analysis: Copying relevant frequency counts and percentages in Excel spreadsheets in order to better classify morphemes
Checking data quality: Proof-reading data output in Excel or Word
Saving data output: Saving the output of web-based or code-based software according to a standardized naming convention and filing location.
Literature review: Reading relevant research papers and searching for a few new papers for the purpose of creating the UROP poster
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Basic familiarity with Word (required, additional training provided)
Basic familiarity with Excel (required, additional training provided)
Ability to follow research protocols and ask questions if problems or uncertainty arise (required)
Good communication and documentation skills (required, additional training provided)
Attention to detail and commitment (required)
Knowledge of linguistics (recommended)
Mentoring Philosophy
I am a second-year Master's student in the FSU School of Communication Science and Disorders. While pursuing my bachelor's at FSU, I benefitted from working as a research assistant and Honors-in-the-Major student, an experience that allowed me to supervise over ten research assistants, recruit over 170 participants, write a thesis, and help collect data that has been published in top-tier journals. I am continuing to research in multiple areas at the graduate level to prepare for pursuing a PhD, but my primary interest is literacy which led me to work towards a Master's thesis under Dr. Tibi.I strongly believe that the best lessons are learned from opportunities to attempt new tasks coupled with the guidance necessary for success. I am committed to giving my mentees opportunities to learn research skills and identify their research strengths and weaknesses. With these opportunities, I will provide resources and guidance to help my mentees learn from their experiences and become confident researchers. My desire is that my mentees would be able to walk away from their UROP experience able to identify their research interests and confidently pursue opportunities to explore these interests further. I would like to help my mentees gain the experience and skills necessary to succeed in any research environment. As someone who owes my current success to the opportunities and guidance I was given in earlier years, I am very excited for the opportunity to help undergraduate students succeed in their research endeavors.
Additional Information
Parking is provided free to FSU students at the Warren building.This project is expected to have a major impact on teaching academic vocabulary across all subject and especially help students who are from disadvantaged and diverse linguistic backgrounds.
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https://purl-lib-fsu-edu.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/diginole/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1650481767_6334f7caThe Thomasville Project
History, Grant Writing
Research Mentor: Professor G. Kurt Piehler, Professor
Department, College, Affiliation: History, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: kpiehler@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: History, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: kpiehler@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday September 6, 3:00-4:00
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93852732471?pwd=V2crOEl3dy9jME1PVmFlUWFpam1TZz09
Meeting ID: 938 5273 2471
Passcode: Thomas
Friday, September 8, 4:00-5:00
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https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96358716276?pwd=OGNwY2hsenNFRVdhcmduVmgzVXFWQT09
Meeting ID: 963 5871 6276
Passcode: Flipper
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday September 6, 3:00-4:00
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93852732471?pwd=V2crOEl3dy9jME1PVmFlUWFpam1TZz09
Meeting ID: 938 5273 2471
Passcode: Thomas
Friday, September 8, 4:00-5:00
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https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96358716276?pwd=OGNwY2hsenNFRVdhcmduVmgzVXFWQT09
Meeting ID: 963 5871 6276
Passcode: Flipper
Project Description
This project will develop a comprehensive annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources related to the history of Thomasville, Georgia. This bibliography will be eventually digitized and become a permanent reference source for scholars, students, museum professionals, journalists, and the general public. The project also will work with the Thomasville History Center to prepare a draft of a NEH and/or NHPRC grant to fund the creation of archival finding aids. As part of the project, at least one primary source reader that will be created for a planned teacher's workshop in Spring 2024.Research Tasks: Literature review and data analysis, conducting archival research. Read and transcribe documents.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Writing (Required)
Mentoring Philosophy
Over the course of my career I have supervised over 100 internships that have allowed students to engage in research projects of lasting significance beginning with the Rutgers Oral History Archives. A good intern will be able to take broad direction and work independently. Over the course of an internship, I work with a student to plan the next steps of their career whether it is another internship, graduate school, or the first job after graduation.Additional Information
In the summer of 2023, Professor Piehler served as co-director of the Quest for Freedom NEH teacher's workshop focusing on the local civil rights movement in Thomasville, Georgia.Link to Publications
thomasvilleneh.orgAssessing coral cover and mortality in relation to farming damselfish
Coral reef, marine biology, CoralNet, photo annotation, farming damselfish
Research Mentor: Allie Blanchette, she/her/hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Biological Sciences, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: ablanchette@bio.fsu.edu
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Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Andrew Rassweiler he/him/his
Faculty Collaborators Email: rassweiler@bio.fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Biological Sciences, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: ablanchette@bio.fsu.edu
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Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Andrew Rassweiler he/him/his
Faculty Collaborators Email: rassweiler@bio.fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Biology, Environmental Science
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92104938504
Tuesday 2:00-2:30
Thursday 2:00-2:30
Friday 2:00-2:30
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Biology, Environmental Science
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92104938504
Tuesday 2:00-2:30
Thursday 2:00-2:30
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Project Description
I am studying how corals vary in benthic cover and mortality based on various factors, including variation among genotypes and species, and the effects of farming damselfishes. The coral species that I am studying are Acropora cervicornis and Orbicella spp. in Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean) and Acropora pulchra in Moorea (French Polynesia). In order to measure coral cover and mortality, our lab takes hundreds of photos of the corals on SCUBA and snorkel (approx. 1 meter above the coral), then we assess those photos for percent cover of live coral, dead coral, and other important organisms and substrates on the reef. In order to measure how farming damselfishes affect corals, I placed GoPro cameras in front of damselfish territories to record their behavior. The UROP student(s) will have 2 major roles in this project: 1) to help train an algorithm in the open source machine learning software CoralNet (https://coralnet.ucsd.edu/) by identifying the organisms/substrates in the photos, and 2) to record rates of different behaviors that the damselfish exhibit in GoPro videos.Research Tasks: The first research task of the UROP student will be photo annotation in CoralNet (i.e., data collection and processing). CoralNet randomly places a set number of points on each photo, and the student will be responsible for identifying the organism or substrate that each point lands on, which will help train the algorithm. The second research task will be video annotation in the software BORIS (i.e., data collection and processing). The student will record occurrences of different damselfish behaviors in 15-30 minute videos, such as chasing other fish, hiding, and biting at coral or algae. I will help train the student with the required software programs, species and substrate identification, and basic coral reef ecology. However, an interest in marine biology is preferred. At the end of the position, the student will be involved in data analysis and address their own research questions using this dataset.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: No skills are required, but an interest in marine biology is preferred.
Mentoring Philosophy
I plan to work closely with the student at the beginning to teach methods and to answer any questions. As the student’s confidence increases, I can slowly become more hands-off if the student desires. In order to mentor the student as a scientist, and not just a photo annotator in CoralNet, we will also practice finding and discussing scientific papers, generating research questions, analyzing data in R, and scientific writing. Our lab is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment and we encourage students typically underrepresented in STEM to apply. Students that are eligible for federal work-study should note that they can earn their work-study funds through UROP. Our lab is very collaborative in nature, and the student will be able to learn from and work alongside other undergraduates in the lab that are also working with CoralNet for other projects. My goal for the end of the school year is for the student to feel like they are a part of our research team and to be prepared to further pursue their interests in biology and research.Additional Information
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https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=i4N7RqgAAAAJ&hl=enWhat Makes Marginalized Groups Decide to Take Up Covid-19 Vaccine?: A Q-methodology Study Comparing Views from Above and Below
Equity & Inclusion, Crisis Response, Barriers to health care access
Research Mentor: Ms. Jeonghwa Yang,
Department, College, Affiliation: Public Administration, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: jy19g@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Public Administration, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: jy19g@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Majors in social science including public administration, political science, sociology, and urban planning. However, I am open to all who are interested in this project.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7 hours a week, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 7 from 12 pm to 1 pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96441005816)
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Majors in social science including public administration, political science, sociology, and urban planning. However, I am open to all who are interested in this project.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7 hours a week, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 7 from 12 pm to 1 pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96441005816)
Project Description
This research aims to examine differences in perceptions between expert groups and communities by exploring the decision-making process in marginalized groups. The research questions are: 1) what influences Covid-19 vaccination intention and uptake in communities that have been marginalized? 2) how do expert groups and communities differ in their perceptions? To answer these questions, we focus on the communication dynamics between expert groups (ex., governments and health agencies) and communities. The research also refers to vaccine hesitancy literature to figure out various determinants of vaccine uptake.Research Tasks: Literature review
Interview transcription
Data analysis (a little bit)
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Research assistants are expected to have proficiency in using Word and Excel.
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy encompasses a foundation of providing appropriate guidance, fostering effective two-way communication, practicing patience, prioritizing training and education, offering encouragement and motivation, and nurturing critical and creative thinking.I will try to guide mentees through well-defined pathways, ensuring they possess the necessary tools for their journey. I prioritize an atmosphere of open communication where questions and ideas are exchanged, and feedback is given and received constructively.
The element of patience is central to my mentoring approach, recognizing that growth is a gradual process. I am committed to offering continuous support as mentees develop their skills at their own pace, with an adaptable approach catering to individual needs.
As a mentor, I take on the role of a facilitator of learning. Beyond imparting knowledge, I empower mentees with skills for lifelong learning, facilitated through training and education. This equips them with the necessary tools to excel in their chosen pursuits.
Furthermore, I emphasize the value of fostering an environment that promotes encouragement and motivation. Acknowledging even the smallest successes and aiding mentees in surmounting challenges with positivity is essential. By creating a supportive atmosphere, I aim to cultivate confidence and inspire them to achieve their full potential.
Given the significance of critical and creative thinking in today's intricate world, I am dedicated to nurturing these skills. I encourage mentees to question assumptions, approach situations from various angles, and explore innovative solutions. This approach prepares them to effectively tackle challenges and make meaningful contributions to their respective fields.
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The Role of the Regulator: An examination of insurance regulator characteristics on rate adequacy and time to approval
Insurance, Regulation, Politics, Political Economics
Research Mentor: Ms. Dana Telljohann, she/her/hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Risk Management and Insurance, Business
Contact Email: dtelljohann@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Risk Management and Insurance, Business
Contact Email: dtelljohann@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Business, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science
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, 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: 2
Relevant Majors: Business, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science
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, 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
My project examines the characteristics of the insurance regulator and how this influences their decision making regarding the insurance market. We examine data related to career aspirations, political campaign donations, and prior work experience on the decision to approve insurer rate filings.Research Tasks: 1. Data Collection of Insurance Regulators past positions and positions after time in office (i.e., return to insurance industry, continue career in politics).
2. Data Analysis based on code provided to mentee.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: Prior knowledge of Excel or other Data Collection Software (i.e. SAS, STATA)
Mentoring Philosophy
My goal is to help interested students learn and broaden their understanding of the areas I am researching by providing an empowering and encouraging environment. I believe each student has their own talents and I intend to use these talents while creating an environment which the mentee feels comfortable learning from their mistakes.Additional Information
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***An Overview of Museum Educational Practices in China
museum education in China, literature review, museum educational practices
Research Mentor: Xiaonan Jiang,
Department, College, Affiliation: Art Education, Fine Arts
Contact Email: jjiang3@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Art Education, Fine Arts
Contact Email: jjiang3@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: China/Online
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully 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: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: China/Online
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully 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: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
This study is to examine the current museum educational practices in China through related literature review.Research Tasks: literature review
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: searching and summarizing related literature (recommended)
Mentoring Philosophy
I bring to mentoring a belief that everyone can learn given appropriate facilitation. In the mentoring process, I see myself as a responsive and responsible facilitator. Besides conveying knowledge, I construct my mentorship as a dynamic learning environment where I motivate my students to analyze and synthesize knowledge, challenge them to critically reexamine realities, and assist them to apply what they learned to practice. I believe my students are as equal as me and everyone wants to learn. I seek to foster in them their interests in learning, effective communication skills, and increased self-efficacy. I think learning is meaning-making; it is individuals’ knowledge accumulation, skill improvement, and behavior modification that students can achieve through the joint efforts between them and their mentors. I will use my knowledge, passion, and sense of empathy to support my students and fulfill my professional ambition in the teaching career.Additional Information
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Mathematical Problem Solving for Students with Disabilities
students with disabilities, mathematics, academics, intervention
Research Mentor: Dr. Dr. Jenny Root, She/Her
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Teacher Education, Education
Contact Email: jrroot@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Danielle Morsching She/Her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: dpm02@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: n/a n/a n/a
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Teacher Education, Education
Contact Email: jrroot@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Danielle Morsching She/Her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: dpm02@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: n/a n/a n/a
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Education
Psychology
Communication disorders
Nursing
Pre-med
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, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tue, Sept 5 5:00-5:30
Fri, Sept 8 12-12:30
https://fsu.zoom.us/my/dpm02
If you are not able to attend either of the roundtable times, you can watch the following video:
https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/Mxr4fHpfS9XfY8UpAk1vzKx0vn3JjAuqG355zhdaUnxzX8rqfBRDokzZZIixj33k.16YJIT6Y0M_ZImYX
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Education
Psychology
Communication disorders
Nursing
Pre-med
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, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tue, Sept 5 5:00-5:30
Fri, Sept 8 12-12:30
https://fsu.zoom.us/my/dpm02
If you are not able to attend either of the roundtable times, you can watch the following video:
https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/Mxr4fHpfS9XfY8UpAk1vzKx0vn3JjAuqG355zhdaUnxzX8rqfBRDokzZZIixj33k.16YJIT6Y0M_ZImYX
Project Description
In this multi-year project, my research team is working with teachers of students with disabilities to develop a comprehensive curriculum to teach mathematical problem solving. Modified Schema Based Instruction (MSBI) is an established instructional strategy that helps students map key information from a word problem onto a relevant schema (diagram) while completing relevant steps to help solve the mathematical word problem. We will work with teachers in Leon County Schools to implement MSBI in their classroom. During the project we will monitor teacher implementation, student progression, andwill continuously meet with the teachers to revise instructional materials and provide feedback on instructional sessions.
Research Tasks: For example, UROP students who are interested in classroom behaviors or education, UROPs might visit schools to record sessions or collect data. UROP students who are interested in learning more about single case research design or intervention research can learn to code videos, record data, and interpret findings. Individuals who are interested in using technology to enhance student learning can help in the creation of digital materials including iPad applications or video word problems. Finally, UROP students who are interested in the management of instructional or research materials, they can assist in the development of necessary materials (e.g. printing, laminating, cutting, organizing, PowerPoint creation).
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: experience of working with individuals with disabilities, interest in education
Mentoring Philosophy
In the past, I have prioritized aligning the interests and likes of my UROP researchers with ongoing research endeavors through experiential learning opportunities. I take intentional steps to model and provide multiple opportunities for practice before application. Additionally, I create an environment that is inviting, welcoming, and inclusive of all with an open door policy for all members of my lab.Additional Information
Check out our lab website for more information about what we do: https://www.gcalab.orgDanielle Morsching, my research assistant, is offering ZOOM office hours and has created a recorded video below about our research and the projects associated with my lab (GCA Lab, website link above).
Link to Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YZ5irqUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdateInteracting Effects of Food Variability and Fishing Mortality on Fish Populations and Traits
Biology, ecology, fish, statistics, food
Research Mentor: Matthew Schumm, he/him
Department, College, Affiliation: Biological Science, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: mschumm@bio.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators: Prof. Dan Okamoto
Faculty Collaborators Email: dokamoto@bio.fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Biological Science, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: mschumm@bio.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators: Prof. Dan Okamoto
Faculty Collaborators Email: dokamoto@bio.fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Biology, computational biology, statistics, environmental science, food and nutrition sciences
Project Location: At least partly off of FSU Main Campus – 2606 Mission Road, Tallahassee
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, there is a public transportation option (Osceola and Azalea buses) Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7 hrs., Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday, Sept 6, 4:30-5pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97895574497)
Thursday, Sept 7, 4:30-5pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97659330359)
Link to recorded presentation: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/q7lc5Z3s9zOvX39iuKoI0gg-mFQtKpn9qCUgpQwGVV1ejNe2GfO-L_vzWl-JnOhU.ZzoAheSn25Z9mJ1k?startTime=1694119159000
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Biology, computational biology, statistics, environmental science, food and nutrition sciences
Project Location: At least partly off of FSU Main Campus – 2606 Mission Road, Tallahassee
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, there is a public transportation option (Osceola and Azalea buses) Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7 hrs., Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday, Sept 6, 4:30-5pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97895574497)
Thursday, Sept 7, 4:30-5pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97659330359)
Link to recorded presentation: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/q7lc5Z3s9zOvX39iuKoI0gg-mFQtKpn9qCUgpQwGVV1ejNe2GfO-L_vzWl-JnOhU.ZzoAheSn25Z9mJ1k?startTime=1694119159000
Project Description
We are studying how fish populations change when individuals are removed due to harvest, and how this might depend on the amount of food/prey available to the fish. When fish are removed due to harvest, the fish remaining are often (depending on the type of harvest) younger and smaller, but there is sometimes more food and space left over for fish remaining and they may start to grow more quickly. Over multiple generations, the population gene pool may change as fish with certain genetics survive and breed better in the new conditions, and change in fishes’ traits may occur even without genetic change. To study this, we use the very small (the smallest fish in North America!) and fast-growing fish Heterandria formosa as a model organism. We keep lab-bred populations of hundreds of these fish at the FSU Biology Department’s Mission Road greenhouse near campus (off the Osceola bus route)–however, depending on students’ interests, most of the work for a UROP project can be completed on our lab on campus in the King building. At the greenhouse, we are imposing different types of harvest and levels of food on the different populations to observe what happens to the individuals and populations over time. UROP students in the lab this year will have the opportunity to measure differences in length, size, reproduction, and growth of individual fish between these experimental populations, and to study how population size and demographic characteristics are changing.Research Tasks: Details of the work to be completed by a UROP student will depend on the student’s major and interests, but will include care and manipulation of Heterandria formosa fish in tanks in the Mission Road biology research facility greenhouses. Other tasks may include measurement of fish growth (potentially using ImageJ software with photo data of fish), monitoring of tank water quality parameters, measurement of gas and nutrient flux and fish energy use with respirometers and/or diet tracing methods, dissection and measurements of fish embryos, weighing dried fish tissue and extracting and weighing fish tissue fat content, extraction of DNA or RNA and sample preparation for possible future sequencing, data visualization and making plots, and development and coding of analytical or simulation models to analyze or extend data. The student will integrate their work into an ongoing long-term multi-generation harvest experiment and design a test of a hypothesis using this existing experiment, potentially around any traits or outcomes that may be affected by simulated harvest and/or food fluctuations.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: No skills are required in advance – students will learn necessary animal husbandry, data collection, and data analysis techniques in the course of their work.