Intergenerational Influences on Conspicuous Consumerism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Cross-Examination of AI's Role in Retail Consumer Behavior

Marketing, Consumerism, Artificial Intelligence

Research Mentor: Ms. Chassity Jackson,
Department, College, Affiliation: College of Business, Business
Contact Email: cj20cu@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors.
Project Location: Remote
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable

Project Description

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the retail industry has revolutionized consumer experiences, shopping behaviors, and marketing strategies. However, limited research has investigated how AI's integration in retail environments interacts with intergenerational influences, shaping conspicuous consumerism behaviors across generational cohorts. This research project aims to contribute to the existing knowledge by exploring how AI influences conspicuous consumerism behaviors among different generations in retail settings.

Research Tasks: Some key task examples include:

Literature Review: Conduct a comprehensive literature review to identify existing studies related to AI in retail, conspicuous consumerism, and intergenerational influences on consumer behavior. Summarize key findings and provide a synthesis of relevant literature to inform the research background and justification.

Survey Development: Assist in developing the online survey by drafting and refining structured questions related to AI perceptions, conspicuous consumerism, and intergenerational influences. Collaborate with the research team to ensure clarity and appropriateness of the survey instrument.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Please be advised that this general listing is not exhaustive:

Required Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is essential for research assistants to interact with the research team, participants, and other stakeholders. They must be able to articulate ideas, ask questions, and convey information accurately.

2. Attention to Detail: Research assistants need strong attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection, entry, and analysis. They must be meticulous in following research protocols and handling data with precision.

3. Personal Calendar Management: Meeting deadlines and managing calendarizing project deliverables and suspenses efficiently are crucial for research assistants. They should be able to prioritize tasks, organize their schedules, and deliver work on time.

Recommended Skills:

4. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills are valuable for research assistants to understand and interpret research findings. They should be capable of analyzing data and identifying patterns or trends.

5. Problem-Solving Skills: Research assistants may encounter challenges during data collection or analysis. Possessing problem-solving skills helps them navigate and overcome obstacles effectively.

Overall, I believe it is paramount that research assistants are open to learning new skills and adapting to the requirements of their research roles.

Informatics Projects for Supporting Patients in the eHealth Lab

Health Informatics, Data Science, Machine Learning, AI

Research Mentor: Dr. Zhe He, He, His, Him
Department, College, Affiliation: School of Information, Communication and Information
Contact Email: zhe@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Dr. Balu Bhasuran He, His, Him
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: bb23u@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Computer Science
Pre-Med
Public Health
Nursing
Statistics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday, September 6, 12 - 1 pm, Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99683019225
Thursday, September 7, 12 - 1 pm, Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99683019225

Project Description

Patients’ direct access to their electronic health records (EHR) has been shown to improve their understanding of their own medical conditions and treatment, healthcare management, and even outcomes. The widely adopted patient portals allow millions of patients to access their health records including laboratory test results, medications, diagnosis, clinical notes, etc. However, due to limited health literacy and numeracy, many patients cannot fully understand their EHR data and effectively use them for care management and decision-making, limiting the ability of patient portals for patient-centered medical care. For example, laboratory test results, which are provided to patients in a tabular format with a standard reference range, often cause unnecessary concerns and lead to misinterpretation by the patients. Prior research including our own highlights the presentation issues of laboratory test results in patient portals. On the other hand, clinical notes contain medical jargon, unfamiliar abbreviations, and ungrammatical sentences, making them difficult for patients to understand. These issues are exacerbated among older adults with multiple chronic conditions. We would like to design a mobile app to help older adults’ understand the lab test results. To do this, we have to understand the practice of designing mobile apps for this population. 


Research Tasks: Literature review
Textual data annotation
Conducting interviews

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
* Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Recommended:
* Python or R programming

Language, Culture, and Healthcare Among Indigenous Wixárika in Jalisco, Mexico

Health; Language; Indigenous; Mexico; Clinic

Research Mentor: Dr. Eric Shattuck, He/him/his
Department, College, Affiliation: Anthropology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: eshattuck@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Anthropology, Public Health, Spanish, Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required:
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Sept. 5, 9.30-10: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 10.30-11: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 11-11.30: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 11.30-12: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014

Project Description

The goal of this project is to better understand barriers related to language and communication between Mexican healthcare providers and Indigenous clients in Guadalajara. Specifically, this project focuses on Wixárika (also known as Huichol) patients and providers at a Level 1 (preventative care) clinic. Interview data were collected in the summer of 2023 and are in the process of being analyzed. Key goals/outcomes of the project include scholarly presentations and posters as well as specific recommendations for healthcare providers and tangible materials (for example, a poster with both Spanish and Wixárika terms for anatomical features, symptoms of illness, and so on - with phonetic pronunciation of the Wixárika words to help healthcare providers) that can improve provider/patient relationships and patient health outcomes.

Research Tasks: Literature review on topics related to language, communication, and cultural barriers in healthcare settings, primarily in Mexico and with a focus on Indigenous patients; assistance with data analysis; assistance with drafting an academic poster and paper; assistance with creating recommendations and materials for healthcare providers

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Some familiarity with academic literature searches (recommended); some familiarity with Canva and similar design programs (recommended)

Burnout and Cognition in Healthcare Providers

Health; Cognition; Prejudice; Healthcare Equity

Research Mentor: Dr. Eric Shattuck, He/him/his
Department, College, Affiliation: Anthropology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: eshattuck@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Anthropology; Psychology; Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences; Public Health
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required:
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Sept. 5, 9.30-10: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 10.30-11: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 11-11.30: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 11.30-12: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014

Project Description

The goal of this project is to understand how situational factors like burnout and active sickness can influence cognition in healthcare providers. Specific outcomes we're interested in include changes in cognitive effort and measures of prejudice. Survey data have been collected from healthcare providers in three states and are ready to be analyzed and results submitted for publication.

Research Tasks: Literature review; assistance with data analysis and interpretation; creating a data codebook; assistance with drafting paper(s) for publication

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Some familiarity with scientific literature searching (recommended)

Sickness and Vaccine Hesitancy in the Hadza of Tanzania

Culture; Vaccines; Health; Indigenous

Research Mentor: Dr. Eric Shattuck, He/him/his
Department, College, Affiliation: Anthropology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: eshattuck@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Anthropology; Public Health; Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required:
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Sept. 5, 9.30-10: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 10.30-11: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 11-11.30: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014
Sept. 5, 11.30-12: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/8701278014

Project Description

The goal of this project is to better understand 1) culturally-specific understandings of sickness and sickness behavior and 2) vaccine hesitancy among the Hadza, an Indigenous foraging population in Tanzania. Survey data were recently collected and are ready for data cleaning and analysis.

Research Tasks: Data cleaning; assistance with data analysis; literature review; assistance with drafting paper(s) for publication

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Some experience with Microsoft Excel (required); some experience working with survey data (recommended); some experience with scientific literature searches (recommended)

Reparations and Identity

Reparations, Identity, Opinions

Research Mentor: Ms. Taylor Darks, She/Her
Department, College, Affiliation: Sociology, Social Sciences and Public Policy
Contact Email: tbd19a@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all Majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday 1:00 PM https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93733624289

Project Description

Modern-day examples of reparations are appearing all over the country. States and cities are not waiting for the federal government and have decided to enact their own programs to address past harm. For instance, California, Ashville, North Carolina, and Evanston, Illinois are all entities that have discussed and planned for reparations within the last year. Evanston Illinois is a unique case as it is considered the first reparations program for African Americans within the United States and also plans to use Cannabis sales to fund the program. However, having the first reparations program isn’t easy. The city has had to grapple with differing political opinions, budget complications, and disgruntled residents.
This project seeks to understand the consensus building and development of the Evanston reparations program, The Restorative Housing Program, and the budget constraints surrounding the allocated 10,000,000 in cannabis sales to the reparations fund. By interviewing 30 residents and analyzing the minutes of the Reparations Committee meetings, this project seeks to understand the resident's viewpoints and the processes of the Reparations Committee.


Research Tasks: Transcribing Interviews, sitting in on interviews

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: N/A

Longitudinal Hate Crime Victimization Survey

Hate Crime, Victimization, Mental Health, Prejudice, Violence

Research Mentor: Dr. Brendan Lantz, He/Him/His
Department, College, Affiliation: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Contact Email: blantz@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Sarah Wouters
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: swouters@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Marin R. Wenger
Faculty Collaborators Email: mwenger@fsu.edu

Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, 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, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable

Project Description

A growing body of research has been centered around understanding the experiences of hate crime victims in America, particularly in recent years. This research has shown that hate crime victimization is associated with a range of severe outcomes, even in comparison to other victimization, including increased psychological distress/post-victimization trauma. But, while this research has been highly impactful in advancing our understanding of the correlates of hate crime victimization, each of these studies have been limited in one critical way: all of these studies are correlational. Following this, this project will collect pilot data for the first existing longitudinal study explicitly focused on the consequences and correlates of hate crime victimization and related phenomenon: the Longitudinal Hate Crime Victimization Survey (LHCVS).

Research Tasks: Research assistants will assist with literature reviews, data cleaning and analysis, and related tasks.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Google; excel. Prior experience not required

Organic metal halide hybrids for optoelectronics and spintronics

Materials Chemistry, Optoelectronics, Spintronics

Research Mentor: Biwu Ma,
Department, College, Affiliation: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: bma@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required:
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10 hours, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable

Project Description

New functional materials are one of the keys to the advancement of technologies useful for our daily life. Organic metal halide hybrids including metal halide perovskites, in which organic and metal halide ions form ionically bonded single crystals, are an emerging class of functional materials that have potential applications in a wide range of technological areas, from optoelectronics to spintronics. The PI’s group is a world-leading group in the field and has published dozens of seminal works during the last few years, involving synthesis, characterization, and application of this new class of functional hybrid materials. In this UROP research project, the undergraduate students will be working with senior graduate students in the PI’s group to further develop and study new organic metal halide hybrids for various applications, e.g. light emitting diodes (LEDs), X-ray detection and imaging devices, and spintronic devices. The students will learn to prepare new materials in the forms of both bulk single crystals and nanocrystals, characterize their structural, optical, electronic, and magnetic properties using various tools, test their performance in devices, as well as write research reports and prepare oral and poster presentations. With all the activities, the undergraduate students are expected to receive training in multidisciplinary materials research.

Research Tasks: Literature review, synthesis and characterization, data collection and analysis, presentation, report writing, etc.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Microsoft word/PowerPoint, Team player, Fast learner
Recommended: Lab skills on optical spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction, wet-chemistry synthesis and purification; Computer skills on Chemdraw, Origin, Scifinder, etc.

Ungentlemanly Warfare: Women Spies of the Special Operations Executive During WWII

intelligence history, women, history, espionage

Research Mentor: Ms. Danielle, She/Her
Department, College, Affiliation: History, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: dw12d@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors, but I have had assistants from History, English, Criminal Justice, and more.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 8, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: My Roundtable Zoom has passed. You can watch a recording of it here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VasL3p2tAP9cdE-4XQFLH1or58ufb3Dr?usp=sharing

Project Description

Join the Exploration of Women Spies in WWII's Special Operations Executive!

Are you passionate about history and intrigued by the untold stories of extraordinary individuals during World War II? I am seeking enthusiastic and dedicated undergraduate research assistants to collaborate on a captivating project delving into the experiences of spies (usually, women spies) within the Special Operations Executive (SOE).

As a research assistant, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking gender analysis of men and women operatives in the SOE. Your tasks will include reading related literature and analyzing it for potential gender bias, allowing us to uncover hidden narratives and shed light on the gendered dynamics within the organization.

Another exciting aspect of the project involves building biographies and contributing to a comprehensive database of information about the women of the SOE. By gathering and documenting their remarkable stories, you will help ensure that their contributions to history are preserved and celebrated.

Additionally, you will be actively involved in transcribing audio interviews with SOE employees, allowing you to hear firsthand accounts of their experiences and further enriching our understanding of their roles during this pivotal period in history.

This research offers a unique opportunity to engage with a fascinating topic and make a meaningful impact on historical scholarship. It is an excellent chance for history enthusiasts to develop critical research skills, gain exposure to primary sources, and contribute to an important field of study.

Join my team and become part of a passionate group of researchers committed to bringing these incredible stories to light. If you have a love for history, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to uncover hidden histories, I invite you to be a part of this exciting journey into the world of WWII espionage.

Research Tasks: Literature Review, data collection and analysis, transcribing audio recordings of interviews, writing biographies with citations

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended: analysis, transcription, writing

Descriptive database for Research on Collegiate Recovery Programs

collegiate recovery programs, literature review, college student health

Research Mentor: Dr. Chelsea Shore, PhD, she/her/hers
Department, College, Affiliation: Association of Recovery in Higher Education and the Collegiate Recovery Research Lab, N/A
Contact Email: chelsea.shore06@gmail.com
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 6
Relevant Majors: All majors welcome to apply with interest in recovery populations, especially Higher Ed, Med students, Sociology, Interdisiplinary studies, Social Work, Public Health, and Psychology
Project Location: Remote
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday 9/5 at 12p-1p ET on Zoom: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98397758682
Wednesday 9/6 at 2p-3p ET on Zoom: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98397758682
Thursday 9/7 at 630p-730p ET on Zoom: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98397758682
Friday 9/8 at 12p-1p ET on Zoom: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98397758682

Project Description

This project is supporting the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) and the Collegiate Recovery Program Research Lab (CRP-RL) hosted by Dr. Noel Vest. Student research assistants will contribute to the development of an online descriptive database for research on CRPs. CRPs are university sponsored programs that supports students in recovery from substance misuse or other addictions; they are still in their infancy as a field of study resulting in dispersed peer reviewed research articles. ARHE is the professional organization who supports the faculty/staff overseeing these programs. The CRP Research Lab is a group of emerging and early career scholars who are shaping the research agenda of CRPs, students who use them, and college student recovery. Work for this project contributes to establishing the research database monitored by a national organization, that is utilized by scholars for large grantmaking efforts including the NIH and SAMHSA.

Research Tasks: There are several projects within the CRP Research Lab which the mentee can choose to focus their attention once joining the team. Generally, mentees will become experts in the literature by:

1. Annotating previously collected articles and inputting their information in the database system, AirTable;
2. Participate in bi-weekly research lab meetings to review on-going research agendas;
3. Conduct literature reviews for new articles to be added to the database;
4. Serve as reviewers or editors on emerging manuscripts;
5. Contribute new ideas to the research agenda based on their review of the literature.

Additional projects include drafting early manuscripts from the longitudinal dataset by VCU, cleaning data for an NIH funded project involving internet scraping, program evaluation and accreditation review for ARHE, or other projects as imagined by the mentees and supported by a member of CRP Research Lab.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need:
-Access to internet and zoom (required)
-All research levels and skills are welcome