UROP Project
chatbot, NIH, psychoeducation, pain, depression
Research Mentor: Dr. Hallie D Evans,
Department, College, Affiliation: MTSA, Nursing
Contact Email: hjd5267@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: MTSA, Nursing
Contact Email: hjd5267@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all but engineering, technology, and computer science a plus
Project Location: Online
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wed 6-7pm
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all but engineering, technology, and computer science a plus
Project Location: Online
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wed 6-7pm
Project Description
Study Purpose:This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a conversational chatbot in (1) delivering accessible, evidence-based mental health information to populations affected by stigma, and (2) reducing self-reported mental health stigma after interacting with the chatbot.
Background and Rationale:
Populations experiencing stigma around mental health often avoid care due to fear of judgment, lack of culturally sensitive resources, or misinformation. Chatbots offer a private, scalable tool for disseminating accurate mental health information and encouraging help-seeking behaviors. This study tests whether a well-designed chatbot can measurably decrease internalized stigma and increase openness to mental health care.
Study Design:
A mixed-methods pre-post design will be used. Participants will first complete a baseline survey assessing mental health stigma, attitudes toward care, and perceived mental health literacy. They will then interact with the chatbot over a defined period (e.g., one or two sessions). A follow-up survey will be administered to measure changes in the same domains. Optional open-ended questions will capture user perceptions of the chatbot’s helpfulness and cultural relevance.
Research Tasks: literature review, data collection, data analysis, conducting interviews,
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Strong computer skills, effective time management
Mentoring Philosophy
I see mentoring as a partnership built on trust, respect, and mutual growth. At its core, it’s about helping someone unlock their potential—not by telling them what to do, but by asking the right questions, listening closely, and offering honest feedback. My goal as a mentor is to create a safe space where mentees can think out loud, make mistakes, challenge themselves, and grow with support.I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Everyone brings a different background, perspective, and set of goals. That’s why I try to meet people where they are, understand what drives them, and support them in building confidence, skills, and clarity. I also aim to be real about the challenges they might face, whether that’s dealing with uncertainty, navigating difficult decisions, or managing self-doubt.
Mentoring is a two-way street. I learn just as much from the people I mentor as they do from me. Staying curious, open, and honest helps keep the relationship dynamic and meaningful. I also think it’s important to model what it looks like to keep growing—professionally and personally.
In the end, mentoring isn’t about perfection or having all the answers. It’s about progress. It’s about helping someone take the next step with more purpose, perspective, and self-awareness.
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transportation engineering, data analysis, public transportation, travel behavior
Research Mentor: Mr. Jelly (Ziyue) Li, he/his
Department, College, Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: zl23n@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: zl23n@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: RIDER - Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response Center
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: N/A
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: RIDER - Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response Center
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
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Project Description
We aim to analyze traffic data provided by the Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC). Students are encouraged to explore any related topics of interest, such as identifying public transportation deserts (areas lacking nearby bus stops), locating the most congested road segments, identifying roads with high fatality rates, or modeling travel preferences (e.g., private car, bus, carpool, etc.).Research Tasks: flexible, depending on individual interests
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: no specific skills are required
Mentoring Philosophy
Research is a self-motivated process driven by curiosity. Rather than assigning specific tasks or setting routines, students are encouraged to explore topics that interest them. I’m always here to support and help whenever you face challenges or need guidance.Additional Information
This is a highly self-motivated UROP project. Students are encouraged to explore research topics of personal interest related to the theme. There are no specific tasks, as long as the work is relevant to the topic. Support and guidance will always be available whenever needed. I am here to help you to the best of my ability.A minimum requirement is that we have a brief discussion once a month to ensure you're on track, but you're always welcome to reach out anytime you’d like to talk.
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https://liziyue17.github.io/publication/
Mindful eating, Intuitive eating, Game development, Full-stack development, design-based research
Research Mentor: ck22j@fsu.edu Chaewon Kim, she, her, hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: ck22j@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Sunyoung Park she, her, hers
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: sp22bb@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: ck22j@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Ms. Sunyoung Park she, her, hers
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: sp22bb@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Computer science, education, communication, nutrition
Project Location: This is an entirely remote project.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday, September 3rd, 9 am
link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9851780662
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Computer science, education, communication, nutrition
Project Location: This is an entirely remote project.
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday, September 3rd, 9 am
link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9851780662
Project Description
This project is a student-led project that has benefited from UROP since 2023. Kayla Cardenas, a UROP student from 2023, has been working as a visual designer for this game. Yusong Liang, a UROP student from 2024, has been working as a lead programmer. In 2025-2026, we plan the final iteration of the game. I expect the research activities as described below:September: We would have finished the second cycle of data collection and writing up relevant manuscripts over the summer. That process will provide us clear ideas of what to improve in the game. We will work on improving the game based on the user feedback on Unity.
October: Working on Unity requires systematic and computational thinking. Yusong will work with you, and this experience will be greatly beneficial for you if you're interested in game developing.
November: I expect the game development to take up the fall semester. If not, we could start internal testing.
December: Finalize the game development and plan for the third iteration.
January: Start collecting data for the third iteration. You will participate as a research assistant, scheduling, facilitating, and recording the sessions.
February: Wrap up the data collection and write up an AECT proposal. This is a relaxed practitioner's conference interested in designing educational interventions.
March: Clean and analyze the data. We will write a journal article about the design-based research, wrapping up all our effort since 2023 and the three iterations.
April: Wrap up the writing and submit the manuscript to a journal. And hopefully I graduate.
By joining this project and participating in our research activities, you will gain the authorship of all manuscripts being prepared and submitted in this project from September 2025 to April 2026. How this will look on your resume and how much value it carries to you is what you will need to decide. We can always discuss the authorship and the contribution proportion.
Research Tasks: In this project, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of research tasks, including literature review, data collection, data analysis, and writing research reports. Please note that this project will come with a lot of hands-on developing experiences.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: required: open and timely communication, professional attitude
recommended: curiosity, persistence, experience with Unity
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy is grounded in building lasting, meaningful relationships that support students’ academic and professional growth. Since beginning my role as a UROP mentor in 2023, I have worked with bright and motivated students, three of whom have continued collaborating with me beyond the official end of their UROP projects. This speaks to the strength and value of the mentoring environment I strive to create.At the core of my mentoring approach is clear and open communication. I hold weekly meetings with my mentees, where we review progress, discuss challenges, and set goals. Each meeting is accompanied by notes to ensure continuity and shared understanding. I also make my expectations transparent from the outset and provide adequate resources. Above all, I want this experience to be a stepping stone for my mentees’ future aspirations. I encourage them to reflect on their career goals and to consider how their current work can help shape their path. Whether they’re considering graduate school, industry roles, or other pursuits, I aim to tailor the mentoring experience to be relevant and supportive of their journey.
My goal is to foster a space where students feel respected, motivated, and empowered. Mentoring is not just about guidance—it's about mutual growth, shared curiosity, and laying the foundation for long-term success. I am committed to being a thoughtful and accessible mentor throughout this process.
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https://yusongl.itch.io/nutriquest-final
Deep learning, artificial intelligence, model extraction attack, large language models (LLMs), graph learning
Research Mentor: Yushun Dong,
Department, College, Affiliation: Computer Science Department, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: yd24f@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Computer Science Department, Arts and Sciences
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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: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sept. 3, 1 PM - 2 PM ET
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/7153751215
Publication records: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=_QUhuOMAAAAJ
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday Sept. 3, 1 PM - 2 PM ET
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/7153751215
Publication records: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=_QUhuOMAAAAJ
Project Description
Machine learning models are becoming a key part of many everyday applications—from search engines and virtual assistants to healthcare and banking. However, as these models become more powerful and widely used, they also become more attractive targets for attackers. One serious threat is called a model extraction attack, where an outsider tries to “steal” a trained model by sending queries and analyzing the outputs. This stolen model can then be misused, duplicated, or reverse-engineered, leading to intellectual property theft, loss of competitive advantage, and serious privacy risks.This research project focuses on understanding how these attacks work and developing effective defenses. We want to study how attackers interact with machine learning services (often offered as APIs) and figure out what information they can extract. Then, we will design and test various protective strategies to make models more resistant—without significantly lowering their accuracy or slowing them down for legitimate users.
This project is a great opportunity for students interested in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or the ethical and legal implications of new technologies. No matter your background, if you’re curious about how smart systems can be tricked—and how to make them safer—this research will give you hands-on experience at the frontier of AI security.
Research Tasks: Students joining this project will help review existing work in model extraction and defense to build a strong foundation of knowledge. This will include reading papers and summarizing techniques and trends in a collaborative way, with support from the lead researcher. Together, we’ll identify gaps in the literature where new ideas or experiments can contribute to the field.
You will also assist in developing experiments using open-source machine learning models. This may involve training simple models, simulating extraction attacks, and evaluating how well different defenses perform. Depending on interest and skills, you may help write code for data collection, modify algorithms, or visualize attack/defense results in easy-to-understand formats.
Finally, we will document our findings and prepare materials for future presentations and publications. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas and, if desired, co-author posters or papers. This is an interactive project where your contributions will directly shape how we understand and improve model security.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Basic programming experience, ideally in Python. Familiarity with tools such as Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, or similar platforms is important since most of our experiments will be coded and tested there.
Recommended: Interest in or prior exposure to machine learning concepts (e.g., through a course or self-study). Experience with libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow will be helpful but not mandatory—training will be provided.
Recommended: Critical thinking and clear communication skills. Because we are working in a fast-evolving and interdisciplinary area, students who can ask thoughtful questions and explain technical concepts in plain language will thrive. All majors are welcome, and diverse perspectives are encouraged.
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy centers on cultivating a supportive, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment where students are encouraged to explore challenging research questions with curiosity and confidence. I believe in tailoring mentorship to each student's strengths and goals, providing the right balance of guidance and independence to help them grow as researchers and thinkers. Through clear communication, hands-on learning, and regular feedback, I aim to empower students to take ownership of their work and develop both technical and critical reasoning skills. In previous years, this approach has led to successful outcomes, including high-quality publications co-authored with undergraduate researchers through the UROP program.Additional Information
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LGBTQ+, School Counseling, Advocacy
Research Mentor: Dr. Eunhui Yoon,
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: eyoon@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: eyoon@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Education, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Education, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
Developing school counseling strategies to support LGBTQ+ students.Research Tasks: literature review, data collection, and data analysis.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Literature review skill, LGBTQ+ affirming knowledge, communication and writing skills are required.
Qualitative research skills and basic research design knowledge are recommended.
Mentoring Philosophy
My mentoring philosophy is based on the following themes: Fostering ownership and accountability, creating an interactive and safe learning environment, balancing guidance with autonomy, and encouraging reflection, motivation, and growth.Additional Information
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TikTok, qualitative, education, teachers, humor, social science
Research Mentor: Ms. Leah Register, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Policy & Leadership Studies , Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: lkr21b@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Policy & Leadership Studies , Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: lkr21b@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: Max 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 2nd, 3:00-3:30 PM
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWE0NWFhODYtZjZmNC00OWI2LWExMDctODlmMjllM2JjNmFh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a36450eb-db06-42a7-8d1b-026719f701e3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22327624c1-4071-4384-96f5-63fcd5ca5aa2%22%7d
Wednesday, September 3rd, 5:00-5:30 PM
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Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: Max 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 2nd, 3:00-3:30 PM
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWE0NWFhODYtZjZmNC00OWI2LWExMDctODlmMjllM2JjNmFh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a36450eb-db06-42a7-8d1b-026719f701e3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22327624c1-4071-4384-96f5-63fcd5ca5aa2%22%7d
Wednesday, September 3rd, 5:00-5:30 PM
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Project Description
Around 8% of teachers leave the profession annually, which was further exacerbated by the pandemic. This qualitative study aims to understand why some teachers leave the profession while others stay by analyzing TikTok videos from current and former teachers. This study examines teachers’ experiences, focusing on their working conditions and how they use humor to cope with challenges, to develop a theory about how humor can help teachers remain in the profession.Research Tasks: Literature review of teacher labor markets and teacher humor
Completing CITI training & reviewing IRB
Data collection via TikTok
Data transcription and cleaning (with the use of technology)
Data analysis using a codebook
Journaling to reflect on the research process/positionality
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Curiosity
Tech savviness- TikTok, Teams, NVivo
Data management
Mentoring Philosophy
As a mentor, I strive to build a relationship that is both effective and meaningful—grounded in mutual vulnerability, flexibility, and accountability. Vulnerability, while frequently framed as a weakness, is actually a researcher's greatest strength. I aim to (as a great teacher once said) take chances, make mistakes, and get messy myself, but also to create a relationship with students where they feel comfortable and supported enough to do the same. Central to this is my commitment to celebrating students’ diverse backgrounds and ways of thinking. For these reasons, I also value flexibility. Flexibility allows us to meet each other where we are, recognizing that growth is rarely linear and that each individual's path requires a responsive and adaptive approach. I also value accountability—not as a checklist or formality, but as a mutual commitment to show up, follow through, and be honest with each other. It’s how trust is built, and it reminds us that we’re both invested in the process and in each other’s growth.Additional Information
Direct interaction with the TikTok platform must be done off campus or disconnected from WiFiLink to Publications
translation, Spanish, poetry, literature
Research Mentor: Oliver Brooks, he/they
Department, College, Affiliation: English, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: ljb20@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: English, Arts and Sciences
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Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Spanish and/or English preferred
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Spanish and/or English preferred
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
This research project offers the opportunity to learn about 20th century Latin American literature through hands-on translation practices.Manuel Ramos Otero was a prominent Puerto Rican poet and writer whose work has largely never before been translated into English. This project primarily seeks to translate his late and posthumously-published poetic texts to be accessible to a contemporary English-speaking audience, in addition to translating theoretical, biographical, and bibliographical texts written by other scholars studying his oeuvre. This will involve archival and secondary research to inform the social, political, and linguistic contexts in which Otero wrote in order to produce well-informed translations and translator's notes.
Research Tasks: Research tasks may include: Translating academic and creative texts from Spanish to English, performing biographical and scholarly research, synthesizing research findings, proofreading drafts
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Spanish language competency (required)
Proofreading (recommended)
Mentoring Philosophy
My goal as a mentor is to foster a reciprocal scholarly and creative relationship that allows mentees hands-on translation practice in an academic context. As a graduate student, I want to work closely with emerging writers and translators to impart my own experience entering into the field of translation studies. I am interested in fostering curiosity about 20th century Latin American poetry and exploring the different possibilities and configurations for what co-translation practices can offer. My philosophy toward mentorship assumes that mentors and mentees will learn equally from one another and benefit from an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative approach to research.Additional Information
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reading, literacy, elementary school, speech sound disorders, speech-language pathology
Research Mentor: Dr. Farquharson Kelly Farquharson, she/ her
Department, College, Affiliation: Communication Science and Disorders, Communication and Information
Contact Email: kfarquharson@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Communication Science and Disorders, Communication and Information
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: open to all majors, but we would be specifically interested in students from the following majors: communication science and disorders; psychology; teacher education; Art therapy; clinical professions; health management; biostatistics; school counseling; school psychology; early childhood special education; elementary education; etc
Project Location: Warren Building; 201 West Bloxham Street, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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: 6
Relevant Majors: open to all majors, but we would be specifically interested in students from the following majors: communication science and disorders; psychology; teacher education; Art therapy; clinical professions; health management; biostatistics; school counseling; school psychology; early childhood special education; elementary education; etc
Project Location: Warren Building; 201 West Bloxham Street, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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
Project Description
This project is a 4-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). We work with school-based speech language pathologists and the children on their caseload who have speech sound disorders. All work is housed in the Children's Literacy and Speech Sound (CLaSS) Lab at the Warren Building. The Warren Building is part of FSU's campus, but is technically off campus. Free parking is available.Research Tasks: scoring standardized assessments that have been administered to children in grades K, 1, and 2 (all assessments were video and audio recorded); entering data into REDCap databases; creating and/ or following detailed protocols; downloading and naming audio/ video files; following standardized naming procedures; splitting audio files using Audacity; using standardized testing manuals to accurately score standard measures, percentile ranks, etc.; opportunities for data analysis will be available, depending on the students' major and research question of interest; preparing for research presentations;
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: All tasks will include multiple rounds of training, so quick learners are most welcomed. Must be proficient with basic Microsoft suite programs: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Willing to learn new programs (Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, REDCap). Must obtain CITI Human Subjects training (social and behavioral). Must respond to emails or Teams messages within business hours, same day during the week and within 48 hours on weekends or holidays. Team player - must be able to work well with others. Must be able to work independently within one week of training. Problem solving/ critical thinking.
Recommended: knowledge of Audacity, REDCap
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speech production, literacy, spelling, reading, special education, elementary school
Research Mentor: Dr. Farquharson Kelly Farquharson, she/ her/ hers
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication Science and Disorders, Communication and Information
Contact Email: kfarquharson@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: School of Communication Science and Disorders, Communication and Information
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, but particularly suited for: communication science and disorders (speech path, or audiology), early childhood, early childhood special education, special education, teacher education, elementary education, psychology, school psychology, biostatistics, social work.
Project Location: 201 W. Bloxham Street, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: September 3rd 5:00 - 6:00 pm ET https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93602257913?jst=3
September 4th 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93602257913?jst=3
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, but particularly suited for: communication science and disorders (speech path, or audiology), early childhood, early childhood special education, special education, teacher education, elementary education, psychology, school psychology, biostatistics, social work.
Project Location: 201 W. Bloxham Street, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: September 3rd 5:00 - 6:00 pm ET https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93602257913?jst=3
September 4th 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93602257913?jst=3
Project Description
APPLES is a 4-year project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). The 2025-26 academic year will mark year 2 of 4. This project takes place in the Children's Literacy and Speech Sound (CLaSS) Lab, which is in room 512 of the Warren building. The Warren building is an FSU building, but is technically considered off campus, so it does help to have a car. We have free and ample parking available. Largely, you will make your own schedule and share it with us using a shared Google calendar. We are constrained by the hours that the Warren building is open (8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 8:30 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays). Students must begin work during a time that the building is open, but can stay in the building once it's closed.For APPLES, we are working with school-based speech-language pathologists and several children from their caseload who have speech sound disorders (SSDs). SSDs are marked by difficulty making certain speech sounds (like /w/ instead of "r", lisps, etc). SSDs can impact reading and spelling. We are testing 100 children per year on a battery of speech, language, reading, spelling, working memory, and speech perception meaures. We have a team of assessors who go to the schools to directly test children (Kindergarten, first, and second grade). The UROP students have the opportunity to work in the lab on scoring and processing those data, after they have been collected. UROP students will not be expected to test kids in schools.
Research Tasks: Training will be provided for all tasks which includes, but is not limited to: scoring standardized measures administered to Kindergarten, first, and second grade children; entering data into REDCap databases; developing and/ or following detailed research administration protocols; downloading large audio and video files, and naming them according to project naming conventions; filing; back up of electronic files;
There will also be opportunities for data analysis, depending on the student and the research question - this would be particularly suitable for biostatistics or psych majors.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: quick learner; proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; willing and able to learn new software programs (REDCap; Sharepoint; Teams; Audacity); willing and able to respond within 12 hours via Microsoft Teams during the work week and within 48 hours during weekends; team player, works well with others; takes feedback and instruction well.
Recommended: prior experience with one or more of the following: REDCap, Sharepoint, Teams, Audacity, Qualtrics, SPSS
Mentoring Philosophy
The CLaSS lab is a safe space for all students. We are particularly interested in supporting first generation college students, or students who have not had any experience with research. Of course, that experience may be helpful - but we want to create opportunities that suit your interests and needs. We believe in work/ life balance. We celebrate ALL.THE.THINGS (and we love a good pizza party). We don't view student's on different hierarchical levels (undergrad, master's, PhD, postdoc), but we DO offer leadership opportunities for students who want to engage more in that skillset. We all make mistakes and we all learn from them. You are welcome in the CLaSS Lab!Additional Information
Follow us @classlab_Kelly on Instagram to learn more about our work!Link to Publications
https://youtu.be/Of_EDoWN9lw
Research Mentor: Can call me 'Kate' Katherine (Kate) Mirah, She/her/hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: klm23f@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: klm23f@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology, Sociology, Education
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology, Sociology, Education
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
The project will involve analyzing variables: mental health, victimization (bullying), and school safety across different races and grade levels.Research Tasks: Literature review, creating a poster presentation
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Knowledge of conducting a literature review: recommended
Knowledge of components/sections of conference poster/presentation: recommended
APA formatting: recommended