UROP Project
Survey, Legal Need, Data Collection, Aging, Public Interest
Research Mentor: rnathan@law.fsu.edu RIMA NATHAN, She/Her
Department, College, Affiliation: Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic, Law
Contact Email: rnathan@law.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic, Law
Contact Email: rnathan@law.fsu.edu
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Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Political Science, Social Work, Public Health, generally 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: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Political Science, Social Work, Public Health, generally 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: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
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Develop and implement a survey of elder legal needs in FloridaResearch Tasks: data collection and analysis, survey development, elder law research
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: excel, Qualtrics, good organization skills, good writing skills
Mentoring Philosophy
I aim to developing a relationship founded on mutual respect so that students can gain ownership of their work, leading to a more comprehensive work products and a more holistic experience. I believe in promoting learning through inquiry and promote the idea that I can learn from my mentees as much as they can learn from me.Additional Information
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High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Zero Emission Aviation
Research Mentor: cheetham@eng.famu.fsu.edu Peter Cheetham,
Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: cheetham@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: cheetham@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics,
Project Location: 2000 Levy Ave
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Bus to Engineering Campus Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics,
Project Location: 2000 Levy Ave
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Bus to Engineering Campus Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
Students will get to utilize the high voltage laboratory equipment at FSU's Center for Advanced Power Systems. Students will also learn about zero emission aviation as part of a NASA University Leadership Initiative grant which focuses on zero emission aviation. It would also be nice to have students work on creating short video we can share on professional social media sites like LinkedInResearch Tasks: Hands on experience in the lab, blow stuff up with high voltage electricity, play with liquid nitrogen.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Ability to find transport to Center for Advanced Power Systems, Willingness to learn, Able to work as part of a large research team
Mentoring Philosophy
I have mentored over 50 undergraduate students over the past 10 years. My philosophy is the students gets out of the experience what they put into it. I also try to setup a buddy system where new students work with other undergraduate researchers, grad students and postdocs to help them feel familiar and comfortable with the lab environment.Additional Information
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https://fsu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/pc14f_fsu_edu/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fpc14f%5Ffsu%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2FSTEM%20High%20Voltage%20Experiment&ga=1
Archaeology, artifact analysis, Plantation history
Research Mentor: Dr Mehta Jayur Mehta , He
Department, College, Affiliation: Anthropology , Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: jmehta@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Anthropology , Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: jmehta@fsu.edu
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Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Anthropology, history, classics, art history, geography
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99362496359
Wed Sept 4 at 10am
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Anthropology, history, classics, art history, geography
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99362496359
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Project Description
Students will learn to process, analyze, describe, photograph, and interpret archaeological artifacts recovered from Evergreen Plantation, St John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. Students will learn the history of Evergreen Plantation and use this history to interpret findings excavated in Summer 2021. One student research assistant is needed with a specialty in video editing and composition to compose a short (3 min) documentary of the excavations.This project describes the daily, lived experiences of free and enslaved people of color who lived at Evergreen Plantation. Excavations were conducted near a church that was used after the Civil War.
Research Tasks: Washing, drawing, and photographing artifacts. Using manuals, guides, and internet searches to classify and interpret archaeological artifacts. Interpreting finds based on the history of Evergreen Plantation. Processing visual media for the excavation documentary. Creating displays of objects from the site.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Excel, patience, task focused
Mentoring Philosophy
I like for students to be independent and self-motivated. What I will provide are ideas and recommendations, which students then need to investigate on their own. I can provide assistance with interpretation and act as an overall supervisor, but I don't like to micro-manage. I expect students to show up on time and regularly according to a schedule. Artifact processing, data management, analysis, and video processing will happen in my labs in the Carraway Building.Additional Information
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www.evergreensurvey.org, https://campsite.bio/jayur
artificial intelligence, ai, self driving cars, robots, sensors, lidar, camera, controls
Research Mentor: Boluwatife Olabiran,
Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: bso19a@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: bso19a@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics
Project Location: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Research Assistant Transportation Required: FSU Shuttle Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics
Project Location: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Research Assistant Transportation Required: FSU Shuttle Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
This project aims to create a modular platform for autonomous vehicle (self-driving car) research and competitions by incorporating sensors such as LIDARs, cameras, IMUs, etc. with actuators for commanding vehicles. This project incorporates various robotics subsystems, for example perception, localization, controls and artificial intelligence. The algorithms developed will be tested in various environments such as simulation and on real self driving cars of different scales and sizes in urban road conditions and race tracks.The objectives of this project are:
* Build self-driving robots
* Implement algorithms to drive the robots autonomously
* Test the algorithms in various scenarios
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The result of this project will be used for autonomous driving (and racing) research and publications.
Research Tasks: Literature review, data collection, model calibration, simulation setup, experimental setup
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Programming knowledge (in Python or C++) required.
Mentoring Philosophy
My primary goal as a mentor is to create a pleasant atmosphere for learning and communication. I have learned from experience that the more mentees are excited about the project and are open to communication, the more the mentee can understand.I would also like to foster an environment where failure is redefined as a stepping stone toward success and not an obstruction of progress. With this in mind, I would like my mentees to respond to failure with excitement so we can collectively fail better, eventually achieving success. Therefore, mentees should feel free to think outside the box, seek alternative solutions, and even try to find better solutions than I can offer so that their experience will be unique to their personalities by the end.
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3D cell culture, nanomaterials, biomaterials, Gold nanorods, photothermal therapy
Research Mentor: Dr. Navneet Kaur,
Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: nk22u@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Jamel Ali
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: jali@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: nk22u@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Jamel Ali
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: jali@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all
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: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all
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: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
Gold nanorods (AuNRs) and MXenes have emerged as promising nanomaterials for biomedical applications, particularly in cancer diagnosis and therapy. Their unique optical, photothermal, and physicochemical properties make them promising agents for developing advanced theranostic platforms. This project aims to investigate the combined effects of gold nanorods (AuNRs) and MXenes on cancer cells cultured in both 2D monolayers and 3D spheroid models. It will include the synthesis and characterization of these materials, an evaluation of their impact on cell viability, uptake, and distribution, as well as an assessment of their potential for enhanced photothermal therapy (PTT). The project will compare results between 2D and 3D models to bridge the gap between in vitro and in vivo studies, potentially improving the translation of nanomedicine research to clinical applications.Research Tasks: Student(s) will (1) conduct literature review of 3D cell culture and nanomaterial synthesis, (2) synthesize and characterize nanomaterials, (3) mammalian cell culture, (4) perform cell imaging (brightfield and fluorescent imaging), (5) perform a cell viability assay (6) Data collection and analysis. The student should document all their lab activities and create a report by the end of the summer.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Strong enthusiasm for science and engineering, with an eagerness to keep learning. Capable of managing project commitments along with academic responsibilities
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy focuses on encouraging students to be curious, think critically, and explore on their own. The goal is to help them develop a passion for learning and research.Additional Information
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pharmaceuticals, drugs, solid-state NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, mechanochemistry
Research Mentor: Prof. Rob Schurko,
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: rschurko@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: rschurko@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: chemistry, physics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sep. 3 from 10AM to 12PM
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6618884541
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: chemistry, physics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sep. 3 from 10AM to 12PM
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6618884541
Project Description
SynopsisAn undergraduate project is available for students in chemistry or physics that are interested in the use of ultra-high magnetic field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to characterize solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Required background: undergraduate chemistry or physics students, completed 2 years of study minimum. Locations: NMR spectroscopy at MagLab; Synthesis, X-ray, Computation at FSU
Experience and benefits to the student
Undergraduate researchers will learn techniques in solid-state mechanochemical synthesis (ball milling and related solid-state methods), multinuclear solid-state NMR (SSNMR) spectroscopy (1H, 2H, 13C, 14N, 15N, 17O, 23Na, 35Cl, and others), powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), and basic quantum computational methods like density functional theory (DFT) as applied to NMR crystallography. This introductory research project will provide strong grounding in solid-state chemistry and/or physics, with a flexible set of project options available.
Project details
Most drug products, or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), are synthesized, manufactured as dosage forms, stored, and ingested as solid materials. Of these, the majority are formulated as hydrochloride (HCl) salts, for purposes of increasing solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Numerous structural forms of the same drug, known as polymorphs, can have markedly different properties, and also represent unique intellectual property. Furthermore, new solid forms, produced as multi-component crystals, are currently of great interest in the pharmaceutical and crystal engineering communities, due to the possibility of tuning the materials to have desirable pharmaceutical properties. Paramount to the successful crystal engineering is our ability to characterize molecular level structure, and also to predict molecular structure using spectroscopic, diffraction, and computational methods. Undergraduate researchers will work under the supervision of the PI and senior graduate students/post-docs on this project.
In the proposed undergraduate research project, mechanochemical ball milling will be used to synthesize an array of multi-component cocrystals that involve HCl salts of several APIs and pharmaceutically acceptable coformers. Careful consideration in the crystal engineering of these systems will be undertaken. Starting reagents and final products will be characterized with SSNMR and pXRD. This experimental data will be used in a plane-wave DFT framework to solve the crystal structures of these systems. Aspects of this work will involve collaborations with other scientists from around the world, and several major pharmaceutical companies.
Research Tasks: synthesis of cocrystals of drugs, solid-state NMR spectroscopy, basic instrumental analysis techniques, data analysis, literature review
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: undergraduate chemistry or physics students, completed 2 years of study minimum.
No experience in NMR is necessary; students will be trained
Mentoring Philosophy
The best way for a student to figure out if they are interested in research is to actively get involved in cutting edge research programs. Undergraduate students in my research group will be trained in technical skills (NMR, X-ray diffraction, mechanochemical synthesis) and other research related skills (literature reviews, data analysis, presenting/writing about their research) under the direct supervision of myself and a senior Ph.D. graduate student. We will provide desk space, research training, and access to some of the best people and instrumentation associated with NMR spectroscopy in the world.Additional Information
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https://www.chem.fsu.edu/~schurko/
Superconductors, microscopy, microstructure
Research Mentor: Prof. Eric Hellstrom, He
Department, College, Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: hellstrom@asc.magnet.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Jianyi Jiang He
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: jjiang@asc.magnet.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: hellstrom@asc.magnet.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Jianyi Jiang He
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: jjiang@asc.magnet.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
High-temperature superconducting wires, which are about 1 mm in diameter, can carry more than 1000 A at liquid nitrogen temperature (4.2 K), whereas the copper wiring used in buildings is only rated to 20-30 A. Inside these wires are about 1000 filaments of the superconducting material. The project is to polish the wires to expose the filaments and then use image analysis of optical and scanning electron microscope images of the filaments to quantify the geometry of the filaments. The goal is to determine how the geometry of the filaments affects the amount of electrical current the wires can carry.Research Tasks: Grind and polish samples; optical microscopy of samples; analyze images of samples using commercial software to quantify the geometry of each filament in the wire; use statistical analysis to compare the geometry of different wires and their current carrying capacity
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Patience; perseverance, good fine motor skills, inquisitiveness
Mentoring Philosophy
The student will be part of the Applied Superconductivity Center, where we have many undergrads work in the lab. Our goal is provide an opportunity to learn about how to do research. Our philosophy is to have the student work on an aspect of an ongoing research project where the student can see how their results contribute to the overall project. We expect that once the student is trained, they will take responsibility for their research. We value communication and help the student learn how to present their results by having them talk about their research progress several times per semester in our weekly research meetings.Additional Information
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https://nationalmaglab.org/magnet-development/applied-superconductivity-center/
social media, youth, algorithms
Research Mentor: Dr. Vanessa Dennen, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: vdennen@fsu.edu
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Faculty Collaborators: Ms. Idam Kim
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Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: vdennen@fsu.edu
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Faculty Collaborators: Ms. Idam Kim
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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: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sept 3 / 12-12:30
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https://bit.ly/UROP2024
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: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sept 3 / 12-12:30
Wednesday Sept 4 / 2:30-3
Apologies - I had to cancel the Friday sessions that I had previously planned BUT I have made a recording:
https://bit.ly/UROP2024
Project Description
What does your social media algorithm look like? And what do you do to develop and maintain it? In this project, we examine how people envision the algorithms that influence their social media use along with the effects of these algorithms on their behaviors and opportunities. Our team will be actively collecting data this school year using a survey and interviews.Research Tasks: At a minimum, you can expect to be involved in systematic literature review, data processing, and data coding. You will have the opportunity to be involved in qualitative interviewing and light statistical analysis. You will learn to use a variety of tools and techniques.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are needed.
We will train you on all research-specific skills.
Students need to complete CITI training (“FSU Faculty, Staff, and Students” Social/Behavioral) before beginning any work.
Mentoring Philosophy
UROP offers a great opportunity for students to have early research experiences. I apply the cognitive apprenticeship model in my research teams, in which my UROP mentees are full members of the research team. As cognitive apprentices, you get to see all parts of the research process, contribute your own insights along the way, and gradually gain responsibilities as you learn how to perform different research tasks. I have high expectations for our research outcomes, and will train and support you to meet them. I will also seek ways to help you work toward your long-term educational and professional goals.Above all else, I believe in kindness, respect, and lifelong learning, and aim to foster a research environment that supports these ideals.
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Work on this project is, by default, remote, but there is the opportunity to have in-person meetings for people who prefer that type of interaction.Typically we schedule meetings every 1-2 weeks, and between meetings everyone has tasks that they work on. During meetings we share the outcomes of our prior tasks, learn new skills, and determine next tasks. Between meetings we typically communicate via email, GroupMe, and MS Teams.
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Trading cards, Pop Culture, Content Analysis
Research Mentor: Richard Waters,
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication, Communication and Information
Contact Email: rdw22@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication, Communication and Information
Contact Email: rdw22@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: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-8 per week,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Weds, September 4, from 12-1:30pm
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: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-8 per week,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Weds, September 4, from 12-1:30pm
Project Description
UROP participants will work under the guidance of the professor to analyze what cultural and societal trends are represented in the 1980s "Garbage Pail Kids" trading cards. The directory of cards is located online (https://geepeekay.com/). Students will work with students to develop a codebook to analyze the different cards throughout the full collection so that the graphic design and card portrayals can be analyzed quantitatively.Research Tasks: Students will work with the professor to create coding categories and then collect data from the online resource. If students wish to work on statistical analysis after the data has been collected, I'm more than happy to have them assist with data analysis.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Ability to think creatively when looking at an artistic presentation of the cards is recommended.
Mentoring Philosophy
I am looking to work with a FSU UROP student who wants to explore their creative side. Garbage Pail Kids cards are something that I grew up with in the 1980s and 1990s and now want to explore them to see what I didn't notice as a child. I want to work with someone who is curious about these artistic presentations to better understand the trends presented and then reflect on what these mean in greater society. I am fairly open to the working situation and can work remotely or in meetings when they're needed. I imagine an ideal mentor relationship is one where we work together and each offer ideas for the project. I don't want someone who is simply wanting to carry out my project. I want someone who is interested in exploring their own ideas.Additional Information
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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-Waters-2
Florida, history, reenactment, Romeo & Juliet
Research Mentor: Dr. Benjamin Gunter, he, his, him
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Dance, Fine Arts
Contact Email: bgunter@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Idy Codington she, hers, her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: idycodington@gmail.com
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Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Dance, Fine Arts
Contact Email: bgunter@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Idy Codington she, hers, her
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: idycodington@gmail.com
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 6
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: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Roundtable #1: Tuesday, September 3, 1-1:30 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93364681952
Roundtable #2: Wednesday, September 4, 4-4:30 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98876139380
Roundtable #3: Thursday, September 5, 3:30-4:00 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98417732230
Roundtable #4: Friday, September 6, 12 noon to 12:30 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92678298159
Zoom recording: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/xCAl86lQtmKQBx2cn287RPlt0XxpVxQJZpfbYc6Y6_l0zvJYRk3Xlsy6CLRINTA-.t7Ku3t3vV_WdkAyO
Number of Research Assistants: 6
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: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Roundtable #1: Tuesday, September 3, 1-1:30 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93364681952
Roundtable #2: Wednesday, September 4, 4-4:30 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98876139380
Roundtable #3: Thursday, September 5, 3:30-4:00 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98417732230
Roundtable #4: Friday, September 6, 12 noon to 12:30 PM, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92678298159
Zoom recording: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/xCAl86lQtmKQBx2cn287RPlt0XxpVxQJZpfbYc6Y6_l0zvJYRk3Xlsy6CLRINTA-.t7Ku3t3vV_WdkAyO
Project Description
Revisit the American Revolution from a Loyalist perspective, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary research team to build a research basis for reenacting Florida’s pivotal but little-known role in the American Revolution, complete with authentic foods, games, animals, characters, and speeches.
Learn how to make history come to life, by digging into letters, diaries, pictures, play scripts, newspaper stories, recipes, fashion plates, architectural plats, archaeological finds, music, dances, toasts, government documents, speeches, and tall tales from 250 years ago.
Research Tasks: We’ll start with orientation. You’ll get a crash course in British Florida’s loyalist past through assigned readings – selected passages from “Florida in the American Revolution” and “Florida Historical Quarterly.” You’ll get to see what you’re reading about, first person, in targeted group excursions to historical sites (like Mission San Luis and the Museum of Florida History).
We’ll proceed to specialization. Each member of the team will select one aspect of St. Augustine in 1776 and become our resident expert on that particular side of “America’s Oldest City.” You’ll build an annotated bibliography of sources about that facet of the city where Loyalists took refuge and Patriots were imprisoned – sources that make the city’s personality come to life. With the help of two mentors and five fellow UROP members, you’ll dig up primary documents from Florida’s revolutionary history (letters, diary entries, speeches, newspaper stories) and produce research-based suggestions for how to put 1776 St. Augustine onstage.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: You need 5 essential skills for succeeding in “Florida and the American Revolution”:
1) Curiosity, since the past does not reveal itself unless you look for it. (Required.)
2) Collaboration, since understanding context from many points of view makes history come to life, for you and for your teammates. (Required.)
3) Commitment to learning, since every research project demands diligence, hits snags, and profits by calling others in to help. (Required.)
4) Time management, since “Florida and the American Revolution” calls for averaging 7 hours of work per week over 2 semesters of research, and a project this large calls for breaking big goals into manageable bites. (Required.)
5) Technological know-how, since your research will involve strategic use of digital libraries, our team meetings may include Zoom, and your research progress will be posted on a Google Drive. (Required.)
Mentoring Philosophy
We find that research (like rehearsing a play) achieves breakthroughs when people work together to examine turning points from different viewpoints, reading between the lines. That’s why our approach to mentoring is collaborative, guided, and flexible.We believe in giving you lots of team support as you put into practice a research process that we have repeatedly proven effective, progressing from guided orientation to mentored specialization.
And we believe in giving you all the freedom you need to blaze a highly individual research trail, across barriers of time and space into face-to-face encounters with Florida’s multicultural past.
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Want to get hands-on with cutting-edge evidence – not cleaning Petrie dishes but conducting the experiment?Want to have a say in research design?
Want to map out your own area of expertise within a field that shapes public perception and public policy?
Want to become the resident expert for one key part of a big project?
Want to exercise skills that equip you to excel in your major and/or your minor or another field you’re curious about?
Want to see your research create public impact, right away?
Theater with a Mission (TWAM) wants to talk with you!
bengunter@theaterwithamission.com.