UROP Project
Public Policy, App Development, Data Visualization
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Research Mentor: Dr. Veronica White, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: vwhite2@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: vwhite2@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Maybe one more
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, with preference given to engineering, criminology/criminal justice, public health, social work, and related majors.
Project Location: Engineering building B
Research Assistant Transportation Required: There are multiple bus routes from FSU to Engineering campus, for example M to D and F to L can get you to the Engineering Campus. Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10 hours depending on student availability,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, with preference given to engineering, criminology/criminal justice, public health, social work, and related majors.
Project Location: Engineering building B
Research Assistant Transportation Required: There are multiple bus routes from FSU to Engineering campus, for example M to D and F to L can get you to the Engineering Campus. Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10 hours depending on student availability,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
This project will create a free online tool to aid jurisdictions nationwide in deciding how to best respond to emergency calls involving mental and behavioral health issues. The tool would allow decision-makers to enter data reflecting their community and return results of how their community would perform under various crisis response policies. This work you will do will help translate research into practice. A past 6-page conference paper listed below covers the type of research that will feed into the application. This project will require collaboration with multiple students working on various aspects.Research Tasks: Depending on how your role fits with the other students designated to the project, you may be assigned to do some combination of the following:
Data analysis, data visualization, planning application layout, dataset creation, dataset preparation and pre-processing, UI design, literature review, working with individuals with various expertise, research writing, and presenting.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
Interest in mental and behavioral health community response
Recommended with the expectation that additional time will be dedicated to learning any missing skills. Not all skills may be required for all students; I will work with you to determine how you can best contribute with the skillset you have and want to develop:
Data visualization
UI design
Dataset Management and creation
Data analysis
Research writing/documentation
Application tool experience such as RShiny or Google Scripts.
Mentoring Philosophy
It is my goal as a faculty member to be a mentor to students from a variety of backgrounds and programs. I promise to provide a safe environment built on mutual respect and understanding, hold you accountable to the goals you set, and provide guidance on what research and meaningful research deliverables are. I aim to build relationships with my students that make them feel supported and valued. I expect you to do your best and communicate quickly when personal and research-related issues arise, especially when they impact your work and progress. I look forward to working with you, learning about what motivates you, and working together to achieve our goals.Additional Information
If you are interested in this project you can schedule a meeting with me to discuss here: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/e060c009dd324ccb98ebe2319f8a216f@fsu.edu/meetingtype/lWKXfN3s10yqNIDhKWTVnQ2?anonymous&ep=mlinkPlease come prepared by sending me your resume ahead of time, having questions related to the conference paper above, and reviewing this document to discuss if this project is a good fit https://fsu.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/Dr.WhiteResearchLab/ERVO-jETGFdOoAsLuX8SZl4BRyg1VxqXyl4haGPxwfnyxA?e=AZQjOn
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Relevant Conference Paper: https://vmwhite.github.io/docs/IISE_2024_CARES.pdf Research Website: https://vmwhite.github.io/
biology, ecology, environment, marine, climate
Research Mentor: dbaughman@bio.fsu.edu Donaven Baughman, he/him
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: dbaughman@bio.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Arts and Sciences
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Biology, Environmental Science
Project Location: 3618 US-98, St Teresa, FL 32358
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Biology, Environmental Science
Project Location: 3618 US-98, St Teresa, FL 32358
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
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Project Description
This project is to understand how the risk of predation (caused by chemical cues from predators in the water) and salinity levels interact to impact the feeding rates of oysters. Oysters close their valves to protect from predation and adverse environmental conditions. Therefore, when predation risk is high, and/or salinity levels are suboptimal, oysters may close their valves for protection. However, the closing of valves prevents the oyster from filter feeding, which through reductions in energy acquisition could hinder the growth and development of oysters.Research Tasks: The student researcher will be responsible for data collection during experiment trials that are set-up and primarily ran by the mentor. The student researcher will be responsible for collecting water samples from experimental tanks and measuring the density (cells/mL) of algal cells in the water using an automated cell counter to determine how different conditions (predator presence/absence and salinity regime) alter feeding rates of oysters. The mentor will teach the student researcher standard operating procedures and analytical protocols for analysis of cell density.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: data collection, basic understanding of Microsoft excel, attention to detail
Recommended: experience using pipettes, microscope slides, collecting water samples
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy is to understand what the goals of the student are and how we can reach those goals within the scope of the project provided. I enjoy providing insight into my journey as a graduate student and researcher to help students determine the direction they may want to go after graduation. I generally teach students how to conduct the research techniques by first demonstrating the task in front of the student, then having the student perform the task for themselves under my supervision (for the purpose of answering questions/building comfort with the techniques), then allowing the student to perform the tasks alone once confidence in the technique has been built by the student.Additional Information
It is important for the applicant to understand the research takes place at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, NOT on the main FSU campus. The FSUCML is located one hour south (~45 miles) of Tallahassee, in St. Teresa. The applicant should expect to be able to travel to-and-from the FSUCML with their personal vehicle at least one day per week during the experimental period (maximum of 3 months).Link to Publications
conservation, non-profit, marketing, social media
Research Mentor: Rebecca Means, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Conservation Pathways, N/A
Contact Email: RebeccaPharrM@gmail.com
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Department, College, Affiliation: Conservation Pathways, N/A
Contact Email: RebeccaPharrM@gmail.com
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Communication Studies, Public Relations, or related 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: 8,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, Sept 3rd 11:00-11:30am (https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85882923436?pwd=S5gEv7plxrb0E6eUkVxblF72MbTDxn.1)
Thursday, Sept 5th 5:00 - 5:30pm (https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82456658078?pwd=PKSmbpKVwvA0QQunFznm1BBfJkfLB9.1)
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Communication Studies, Public Relations, or related 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: 8,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, Sept 3rd 11:00-11:30am (https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85882923436?pwd=S5gEv7plxrb0E6eUkVxblF72MbTDxn.1)
Thursday, Sept 5th 5:00 - 5:30pm (https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82456658078?pwd=PKSmbpKVwvA0QQunFznm1BBfJkfLB9.1)
Project Description
Conservation Pathways is a new non-profit organization based here in Tallahassee. The organization provides professional development, scientific research, mentorship, and networking experiences to students at FSU, FAMU, and TSC interested in pursuing a career in conservation and natural resource management. As a new non-profit, Pathways needs to increase its presence in the community to:1) increase awareness of opportunities available to possible interns at all three institutions
2) increase awareness for natural resource professionals that may be interested in supporting the organization through mentoring or providing experiential learning opportunities
3) let the community know of the need and the work we are doing in order to increase financial (donations) and in-kind support.
Student will design a methodology and tools for marketing the non-profit to the above target audiences and begin producing products such as (but not limited to), social media content, flyers, website content/design, public service announcements, newspaper articles, and press releases.
Research Tasks: Literature review, social listening assessment, possibly conducting interviews
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended skills:
Canva or related graphic design program
Experience with various social media platforms
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy centers on fostering an environment of open communication and creative exploration. I believe that every individual brings unique strengths to the table, and my role as a mentor is to help identify, cultivate, and build upon these strengths. Open communication is the key to this relationship. By establishing a partnership where both mentor and mentee feel valued as individuals, we can collaboratively set goals, address challenges, and celebrate successes.I encourage exploring challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities for growth and learning. By working together to find creative solutions, we can turn these challenges into stepping stones for personal and professional development. Feedback plays a crucial role in this process, and I very much value frequent discussions about what is working and what is not working. Two-way exchange of feedback helps to foster continuous improvement and deeper understanding.
Exposure to diverse experiences is also a key element of my mentoring approach. By providing opportunities to explore different topics and methodologies, engage with different professionals, and to participate in a wide range of field experiences, I aim to broaden the mentee’s horizons and help them develop a well-rounded skill set. Whether it’s through hands-on projects, networking, or other forms of experiential learning, I believe that real-world experiences are invaluable in preparing individuals for future challenges.
Ultimately, my goal as a mentor is to inspire and guide others on their journey to uncovering their full potential, providing them with the tools, confidence, and perspective to succeed.
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Healthcare Optimization, Machine Learning, Resource Management, Data-Driven Healthcare, Patient Care Improvement
Research Mentor: Reza Abazari,
Department, College, Affiliation: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: sa21g@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: sa21g@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: 2525 Pottsdamer St.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: University busing Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10 hours a week,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: 2525 Pottsdamer St.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: University busing Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10 hours a week,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
The project focuses on using machine learning to better manage resources in healthcare. As healthcare systems become more complex and the demand for services grows, traditional ways of allocating resources might not be enough.This project uses machine learning to analyze data to understand patterns and predict future needs. By applying different machine learning methods, the project aims to make more accurate predictions about resource needs, improve scheduling, and make the system more efficient.
The project will also test how well these models work by measuring their accuracy and reliability. The goal is to offer practical solutions for using these models in real healthcare settings, helping decision-makers manage resources more effectively.
Overall, the project aims to make resource management in healthcare more efficient, leading to better patient care and improved operations.
Research Tasks: Literature review, data analysis, model development, writing reports
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: Programming (R, Python, etc.), Statistical Software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment to facilitate the growth and development of mentees. I aim to understand each mentee’s individual goals and aspirations, tailoring my guidance to align with their personal and professional objectives. I focus on evaluating and building upon their existing talents, encouraging them to take ownership of their work while promoting accountability.I believe in creating a relationship grounded in mutual respect and open communication. By sharing my own experiences and insights, I seek to inspire and motivate mentees, helping them navigate challenges and learn through inquiry. I strive to maintain a safe space where mentees feel comfortable taking risks and learning from their mistakes. Through this approach, I aim to cultivate their skills, confidence, and resilience, ultimately supporting their growth and success in their chosen fields.
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https://web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~oavanli/Projects.html
experiment, economics, STEM, design, hypothesis
Research Mentor: Dr. Steven Lenhert,
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: lenhert@bio.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Vincent Tocci, Tracey Bell
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Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: lenhert@bio.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Vincent Tocci, Tracey Bell
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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: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sept 3, 2:30-3:00 pm
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93514430344
Recording:
https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/-9DGE2TwlUR0Ed3sAjOg9MN8i7I5gwH1so2y4keeWkyxKBZloTA-LI5PvqrybSaO.L6Sk8DL8oTLgqqju
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: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sept 3, 2:30-3:00 pm
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93514430344
Recording:
https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/-9DGE2TwlUR0Ed3sAjOg9MN8i7I5gwH1so2y4keeWkyxKBZloTA-LI5PvqrybSaO.L6Sk8DL8oTLgqqju
Project Description
What is the difference between a good and bad science experiment? This is a question that was thoroughly answered by Karl Popper in the early 20th century. He came to the now widely accepted conclusion that good science involves falsifiable hypotheses, while pseudoscience is unfalsifiable. Popper explained the reason for this rule nicely in an article entitled, "Science as Falsification”.1 Briefly, the idea is that science should answer questions to which we do not already know the answer. Theories and hypothesis that have a chance to be proven wrong through experimental observation are therefore valuable contributions to our advancement of knowledge, while theories and hypotheses that have no risk of being wrong do not increase knowledge. This “demarcation line” so nicely distinguishes science from pseudoscience, that I propose to take it one step further – can we quantify the scientific value of an experiment in terms of how much of a chance it has of falsifying a hypothesis?This project will set up a new kind of scientific evaluation system. A scientist can propose a scientific question, hypothesis, and experiment to test the hypothesis. That scientist can provide possible outcomes of the experiment, along with proposed probabilities for each outcome. Reviewers can then predict the outcomes and wager points to indicate their level of confidence. The value of the knowledge to be gained by the experiment can then be gauged by how much wagering takes place, as well as what the odds are for different outcomes.
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https://staff.washington.edu/lynnhank/Popper-1.pdf
Research Tasks: The students will set up a prediction market using points within the Lenhert group. Experiments from the scientific literature that are perceived to be relevant to current projects in the group will be identified. The experiments will be presented to the group without providing the results. Other group members will predict the outcome of the experiments and express their confidence in the outcomes using points. The market will be extended to real experiments in the Lenhert lab as well as other labs.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Critical thinking, communication
Recommended: Business, marketing, management, finance, economics
Mentoring Philosophy
I seek to understand student’s goals and current abilities and to provide guidance to enable them to achieve their goals. This involves providing opportunities as they appear. Examples of opportunities could be an experiment that the student could carry out, coauthorship on a publication, or involvement in a collaboration. As an interdisciplinary scientist, I value different ways of thinking and approaching research tasks. When working in groups I look for synergy. If I’m teaching a student a skill that I have myself, then I demonstrate it and then let the student repeat it. I also tend to think of my students as collaborators and appreciate learning from them as well. I use, and encourage use of deliberate practice, which is an approach to developing expertise based on solving well designed achievable goals using feedback and guidance from a mentor. I meet at least once a week with my research group where we discuss our research, get feedback from each other, and identify achievable goals. Examples of research goals could be to take steps towards constructing a device, design or carry out an experiment, analyze a data set, search the literature for relevant papers, work on some scientific writing and communication. I continue to practice these skills myself and to improve my mentoring as well, doing my best to be a good example. As Isaac Asimov once wrote, “education is not something that can be finished.”Reference:
https://jasonhaaheim.com/how-did-scientist-become-timpanist-met-orchestra/
Additional Information
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https://www.bio.fsu.edu/lenhertgroup/prediction_market.php
anthracene, Photodimerization, Triplet-triplet annihilation
Research Mentor: Dr. Jack Saltiel, He
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: jsaltiel@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Sulthana Ferhoza PP
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: sp22be@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Edwin F. Hilinski
Faculty Collaborators Email: hilinski@chem.fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: jsaltiel@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Sulthana Ferhoza PP
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: sp22be@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Edwin F. Hilinski
Faculty Collaborators Email: hilinski@chem.fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: at least 10 hours/week,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: at least 10 hours/week,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
Meso substituted anthracenes can give mixtures of isomeric dimers. We will determine the effect of 2H and 13C substitution on the dimer distribution in micellar and vesicular solutions. Such solutions have been shown to change photodimer distribution but the effect of isotopic substitution on the prduct ratio is unknown. Kinetic isotope and nuclear hiperfine effects may be enhanced due to longer lifetimes of excited anthracene pairs.Research Tasks: Synthesis of substituted anthracenes. Photodimerization data collection. Data analysis.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Preferably the student should have taken CHM 2211L.
Mentoring Philosophy
The student will be assisted initially by a graduate student. The student will learn how to use the scientific literature and how to make photochemical and photophysical measurements. Ideally the student should progress to working independently.Additional Information
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https://www.chem.fsu.edu/~jsaltiel/
CSD, dialect, Writing, Language, AAVE, Linguistics
Research Mentor: Dr. Denisha Campbell, She/Her/Her
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, N/A
Contact Email: dc16m@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, N/A
Contact Email: dc16m@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Communication Science and Disorders
Education
Sociology
Psychology
Linguistics
Project Location: Zoom
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Zoom Schedule
Tuesday 9/3 - 3:30-4:00 - https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91396327556
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Communication Science and Disorders
Education
Sociology
Psychology
Linguistics
Project Location: Zoom
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Zoom Schedule
Tuesday 9/3 - 3:30-4:00 - https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91396327556
Project Description
This project is an extension of my dissertation research and will entail coding qualitative research data. Data analysis includes coding responses regarding why speech language pathologists rated written narratives from African American students the way they did. Overall, the project examines the prevalence of pervasive language ideologies in written language and explores themes of linguicism (linguistic racism), and bias.Research Tasks: Training for how to code qualitative data, brief literature review to understand conceptual framework and overall project, data analysis for coding qualitative data and CITI training for IRB compliance.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Attention to detail, access to Excel and Zoom.
Mentoring Philosophy
I believe that mentoring students is a collaborative journey where both I and my mentees can learn and grow. My goal is to foster an environment where curiosity is encouraged, and students feel empowered to explore new ideas, ask questions, and challenge themselves. I also believe in developing relationships based on mutual respect and accountability on both parts to promote productivity and balance.Additional Information
Round Table Zoom Recording - https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/GCPLsAiHLa2phFY8aLmFjL8-pX5vErb8VUom95d3pvsF5wS-ZqPR2zCpBVejsatX.DP-tqg07iWnSxowK?startTime=1725392152000Link to Publications
https://www.proquest.com/openview/13445b49d4232f7d2e5ee37be3af4fe8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing
Research Mentor: Dr. Zhixin Pan,
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: zp23e@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: zp23e@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Computer Science, Electronic & Engineering, Statistics
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: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Computer Science, Electronic & Engineering, Statistics
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: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
The goal of our project is to conduct research in developing efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) based frameworks to protect computer systems against malicious security threats. We are interested in the study of defending malicious software attack (malware), hardware attack (Trojans), as well as adversarial AI attacks. Our goals include the design, analysis, and control of advanced Machine Learning (ML) systems, which is capable of detecting and alleviating various types of cybersecurity threats. To improve the efficiency of AI frameworks, we are also interested in hardware-based acceleration of ML techniques to achieve real-time detection; AI-based computer vision tasks to improve cybersecurity checking process; resilient and robust neural networks; and quantum-computing based accelerators for various ML models.Research Tasks: Design and build of various machine learning algorithms/models for cybersecurity/computer vision tasks.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Proficient in any programming skills (Python, C/C++, Matlab), Linear algebra, knowledge on computer architecture
Recommended: Probability theory, Computer Vision/Digital Image Processing
Mentoring Philosophy
I consider that teaching is an integral part of being a researcher. I want to provide excellent, interactive, and collaborative experience to undergraduate and graduate students. I want to take the opportunity to teach and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. I also want to fulfill my fascination to observe them grow as independent researchers and/or help them to develop their career. I am very much looking forward tostarting my career as a full-time instructor and contributing to the department and university.
I strongly believe that knowledge can be enriched by excellent teachers who can teach the background, discuss the applicability of the subject, and encourage the students to think about the challenges and try to solve them. This fact motivates me to mentor students in academia, to not only conduct cutting-edge research but also teach and inspire both undergraduate and graduate students to develop the required cognitive skills and solve computer science and computer engineering related problems. I enjoy teaching technical subjects and I cannot find anything more satisfying than triggering the passion and interest of the students by guiding them to think critically, and helping them to extend and apply the knowledge.
Additional Information
Please find more information about me on https://eng.famu.fsu.edu/ece/people/pan, or contact me via email.Link to Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=iCt6DooAAAAJ
history, Spain, bandits
Research Mentor: Benjamin Dodds, he/him/his
Department, College, Affiliation: History, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: bdodds@fsu.edu
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Contact Email: bdodds@fsu.edu
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Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: History, Spanish but also open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday September 3 1-1.30pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5738006031
Wednesday September 4 2-2.30pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5738006031
Thursday September 5 1-1.30pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5738006031
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: History, Spanish but also open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday September 3 1-1.30pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5738006031
Wednesday September 4 2-2.30pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5738006031
Thursday September 5 1-1.30pm https://fsu.zoom.us/j/5738006031
Project Description
The full title of this project is "In the footsteps of bandits: an alternative history of Spain." The idea is to use stories about real and imagined bandits from the Roman period until the present to explain the history of Spain. For example, the Roman conquest of Spain is explored through the story of non-Roman bandits who resisted the conquest. Likewise, the consolidation of General Franco's dictatorship is explored using popular and politicized versions of stories about bandits.Research Tasks: Research will involve the collection of information about bandits in Spain. This will include identifying bandits who operated in different periods, assembling historical information about them as well as fictionalized stories about them and exploring the relationship between that information and the history of the period in which the bandits operated. Many different sources will be used from scholarly articles to novels, movies, images and even records of oral testimony.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Reading knowledge of Spanish is required.
Mentoring Philosophy
My experience of mentorship has been that it is most effective when it is based on mutual respect. Although I have the benefit of experience, I have always found that mentees have much to teach me. This is because they bring their own different experience, their different perspectives and their own ideas. I believe that mentees work best when given the opportunity not just to gather material but also to analyze and interpret that material, devising their own methods of doing so. Scholarship can be lonely, and so regular contact is very important. Making mistakes is important too - I have made many myself - so both mentor and mentee will learn from mistakes along the way. Overall, I believe that mentoring is a collaborative process in which mentor and mentee learn from each other.Additional Information
Link to Publications
This early article gives some examples of the types of work being undertaken currently: https://fsu-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_FSU/1pc67ru/cdi_proquest_journals_2562535628
intelligent transportation, smart traffic light, Internet of Things
Research Mentor: Fengjiao Liu, She/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: fliu4@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: fliu4@fsu.edu
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Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics
Project Location: Engineering campus or work remotely
Research Assistant Transportation Required: There should be shuttle service between FSU main campus and Engineering campus. Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics
Project Location: Engineering campus or work remotely
Research Assistant Transportation Required: There should be shuttle service between FSU main campus and Engineering campus. Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
With the rapid development of self-driving cars and the Internet of Things, the cars at each intersection (within a certain range) will be able to communicate with each other and with the smart traffic light. Thus, the smart traffic light should be able to schedule the traffic signals dynamically based on the real-time traffic at each intersection. Such a dynamically scheduled traffic light may be locally optimal at each intersection. It would be interesting to find out how the performance of the entire transportation system is, which includes a large number of roads and traffic lights, and to compare the performance with traditional traffic lights with fixed scheduling or other traffic light scheduling proposed in the literature.Research Tasks: literature review, data collection, mathematical modeling, model analysis, simulation (coding and programming), presentation, etc.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: good math and programming background