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# Created User IP address First Name Last Name Full name as you would like it to appear on the website Preferred Pronouns Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA) FSU email Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP LinkedIn URL (optional) Major(s) Minor(s) Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022) What is your current research focus? Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in? Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided. Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share Headshot 2026Year2026 Approved Update URL UROP Leaders Years as a UROP Leader Operations
56 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 11:16 PM Anonymous 69.1.196.121 Kehinde Sogbesan Kehinde Sogbesan he/him/his Jacksonville, FL, USA kds20@fsu.edu No Biotech in STEM Entrepreneurship Chemistry and Biology Spring 2024 Advocacy through research has always been my mission and research focus through any project I partake in. In researching at Mayo Clinic, it was finding alternative detective methods to SARS-CoV-2 to diminish the deaths among minority and disenfranchised communities. In UROP, it was advocating for an electronic health record in developing countries as a member of the Global Health Collaborative Project. In my own research, I study fast detective methods for sexually transmitted diseases to better sexual health for college students, disenfranchised communities, and the LGBTQ+ community. In 2022, I was awarded the IDEA Grant to begin my own venture in creating a rapid STD test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. In juggling classes, I still partake in this independent venture research project. As mentioned above, I served as the lead research assistant at Mayo Clinic in the peak of the pandemic. Researching, analyzing data, and synthesizing solutions allowed for my first publication and has since fueled my love for research. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader, I want my students to see the beauty and multiplicity of research. One does not have to be in the lab all day, if they do not long to be in the lab. There are so many different avenues and facets of research that one can partake in. My love for advocacy and innovation led me to begin my own venture. It was not my love for photosynthesis rather it was my zeal to help people and create a lasting impact. In serving students, I try to debunk these misconceptions and allow them to find the research that captivates and inspires them. Allow your passions and interests to drive you to your destined research project. In a sense, it is like picking a show to binge for the next year. You won't binge a show that you are not interested in just like you shouldn't choose a project that you don't want to partake in. Like many things in life, research is personalized to each and every individual. Working Out, Advocacy and Awareness, Lover of Music and Dance, and the African Student Association President IMG_2389.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=mcL_7KCwm657RGdQn2UV2aWrkbr5zlC_MWbqqLTPC6g 2022-2023
55 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 06:56 PM Anonymous 71.203.105.192 Morgan Ling Morgan Ling She/Her Tallahassee, FL, USA She/Her Yes Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Clinical Professions Spring, 2023 Given I am a senior Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences student, I am currently working on my capstone project. The title of my capstone project is: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Influence of Burnout and Workload on ICU Registered Nurses During Covid-19. Having worked in the ICU during the Covid-19 pandemic, I am very passionate about my area of research. During my UROP experience, I worked in a biomedical research lab in the FSU College of Medicine. My project focused on chromosome mis-segregation as it pertained to cancer genetics. I also helped one of my professors in completing her dissertation for her Marriage and Family Therapy doctorate. Working with her, we examined the effects of phone snubbing within relationships. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Given UROP was my first exposure to biomedical research, it served as a foundational experience to my current knowledge of genetics, cell biology, and lab technique. My research project focused on advanced biology and genetics, so I began by learning the fundamentals necessary to understand the basic concepts presented in the lab prior to taking biology courses. I am grateful for my UROP experience, as I was able further my critical thinking skills needed for my coursework and current research experience. My primary interests are traveling, hiking, and photography. I am trying to visit all of the US National Parks before I am 30 and so far I am at 13. I am preparing to return to India to teach English and in my gap year I will be working at an orphanage in Kenya and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro after! Screen Shot 2022-05-11 at 4.08.38 PM.png 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=auV0SsbWvf2ue40s0XrVlXhMHmt7fR9qUAjvdMZ-P0w 2022-2023
54 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 06:31 PM Anonymous 68.47.141.208 Abigail Gordon Abigail Gordon she/her/hers Palm City, FL, USA amg19l@my.fsu.edu Yes International Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate (TESOL) Spring, 2023 I am currently writing a thesis investigating the cultural shifts and adaptations made in Germany while accommodating and housing Syrian refugees. Honors in the Major and UROP How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to instill an interest and passion in research. I think that curiosity is a characteristic that is vital to maintain, and I think that research is a great way for college students to do just that. I hope to help my students discover passions and goals that they will carry for the rest of their lives. Outside of school and work, I enjoy reading and writing! ADFEB233-94CD-4DC0-9395-83EE5F96B2C9.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=zHoQ1GXJasiH3dhnvyzOjjfUUJN4zUjLy6U9XBrHZhk 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
53 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 04:50 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.13 David Ackart David Ackart Tampa, FL da19e@fsu.edu Yes Behavioral Neuroscience Spring 2023 I am researching threat perception and implicit bias. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? I was not planning on doing research when I initially came to FSU, but UROP opened the door to research for me. UROP has widened my perspective on research and help me grow as a adaptive problem solver. Medical response unit medheadshotcompressed1024_1.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=Bk9xfcN1TbfXGnV21ioGONROtwO6BBCCgXePr7jTU8s 2022-2023
52 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 02:10 AM Anonymous 199.44.92.17 Carla Santiago Carla Santiago Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA cas19c@fsu.edu Yes Biological Science Spring 2023 I am currently studying the influence of sensory systems on the foraging behavior of Heliconius charithonia. I participated in historical research with a focus on territorial Florida. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to impact my students by teaching in a way that encourages active learning and develops the best learning environment for my students. By facilitating a domain where students can freely share their thoughts through talking or writing, students will be encouraged to reflect on class lessons. In this way, they will fully comprehend the total value of class lessons and be able to utilize what they learned outside of the classroom. In addition, by enthusiastically interacting with the material, I hope to inspire my students. I am convinced that the most critical aspect of teaching is to inspire and motivate your students to learn more and challenge themselves. SantiagoLabonte_Carla.photo_.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=GzFrVk3jzqbGfOnYwZDrOU6-aYnbscpBBZMo1QWCFbs 2022-2023
51 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:58 PM Anonymous 68.234.254.36 Endryval Camba Endryval Camba She, Her, Hers Weston, FL, USA ebc20@fsu.edu Yes Psychology, English Literature Law and Philosophy, Humanities Summer 2023 My current research focus is on historical photographs, narratives, and exploring the interplay that women scientists, stereotypes, and gender roles have in photographical depictions throughout the Cold War. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? Being involved in UROP, both as a student and leader, has given me the opportunity to work from multiple perspectives while also meeting amazing people along the way. I have learned so much within these two years, and as a UROP Leader, I hope to foster these same passions within my students. My UROP students have inspired me to work towards my goals and I look forward to seeing the impact they will have during their time at FSU! Outside of UROP, I am currently on the FSU Mock Trial team and Vice President of the Pre-Law Society. In my free time, I enjoy playing games with my friends and drawing/painting. pfp.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=jlNHyKmw6ggi3LjHnqYKmookLOdIoue-4I9-ilFlVvE 2022-2023
50 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:49 PM Anonymous 153.33.70.25 Hanna Neustadter Hanna Neustadter she/her/hers Tallahassee, FL, USA hn19b@fsu.edu Yes Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Health Management, Policy, and Information Spring 2024 While in UROP, I was able to learn python programming and help create a brand new python software that displays a 3D visualization of a zebra finch's brain and the parts of the brain used to communicate. This software can be downloaded online by anyone and used as tool to aid researchers studying the zebra finch. After UROP I joined a research lab under FSU's College of Health and Human Sciences that conducts biomedical research for NASA, studying the long term effects of simulated and true spaceflight conditions, such as microgravity and deep space radiation, on the cardiovascular system. The findings of this project will hopefully help NASA and other space agencies learn more about how humans adapt to spaceflight and how to keep people safe as more people begin traveling to space. I presented at FSU's Undergraduate Research Symposium in 2021 and 2022. I also presented at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference in 2022. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? During my college decision process it was really important to me that I picked a school that allowed me to excel not only in my academics, but also explore my passions through enriching extracurricular opportunities. UROP was one of the most intriguing programs offered by any of the major universities that I was interested in, and the prospect of being able to immediately start participating in undergraduate research as early as my freshman year was ultimately one of the main reasons I chose to attend FSU. My participation in the program exceeded all expectations I had. During UROP, I was able to gain experience working on a project that combined both computer science and medical science, exposing me to interests I did not even know that I had. I was able to explore my interests outside of a normal classroom setting and ultimately ended up switching my major to Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences with a focus in Health Information Technology, the perfect intersection of technology and medical sciences. Within my first year of college, I became more confident in my ability to communicate professionally and made strong connections with other like-minded individuals and accomplished research faculty who supported me every step of the way. I have found my passion for research and interdisciplinary approaches to medical topics through my original start in UROP, and I am so grateful for all of the amazing opportunities I have been able to participate in with the knowledge and confidence that I gained from this program. As a UROP Leader, I now get to help other students explore their passions through participating in research and I strongly encourage anyone who in interested in research to apply. Traveling, tennis UROP Headshot.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=TNiaQ2j4CtuuwVxYqKNC9I8LzPZIilzHzZgBtOISbB4 2022-2023
49 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:02 PM Anonymous 68.59.127.107 Sophia Gannaoui Sophia Gannaoui she/her/hers Kissimmee, FL, USA srg20f@fsu.edu Yes Choral Music Education Fall, 2024 Currently, I am exploring my cultural heritage and finding the connections between Filipino and Moroccan vocal music for my Honors in the Major thesis. During my senior year of high school, I conducted a study analyzing how learning choral music in German could affect pronouncing German correctly outside of a musical setting for my AP Research project. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Being in UROP has helped expose me to a bunch of research fields that I would not have otherwise gone out of my way to learn about without being introduced to it first. It has also been highlighted to me that there needs to be better representation for research in the arts which has motivated me to discover the research that graduate students and faculty members in my college are conducting. I have been inspired to help contribute to more research created in the field of music along with finding ways to make it more interdisciplinary for more people to be interested in it. I currently serve as a Programming Coordinator for the Asian American Student Union because I am dedicated to sharing Asian cultures and representation with the students of FSU in a fun way. In my free time, I enjoy video editing, exploring new places, visiting different restaurants, and being in water- either swimming or coxing a boat with the FSU Rowing Club. IMG_2482.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=scHxOSAwTFqc0u5V3R9MPbJ7_FtP9cQAMNmYANJ_x_I 2022-2023
48 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 07:51 PM Anonymous 98.230.60.27 Akhil Shiju Akhil Shiju He/Him Tallahassee, FL, USA aks19m@fsu.edu No Biological Science Chemistry Spring 2023 I am currently a member of the FSU eHealth lab, where my research focuses on the application of machine learning and natural language processing for biomedical research. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to inspire my students to find a place in research they are passionate about. IMG_3980.JPG 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=7m7QdWsORKVHOLgcZZQeCy-dsY038iEfxNYKAOOZe1Q 2022-2023
47 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 07:38 PM Anonymous 172.59.65.94 Wendy Rodriguez Wendy Rodriguez She/her/hers Miami, FL wr20a@fsu.edu Yes Psychology Spring 2023 My current research focus is focused on trauma related disorders and possibly risk factors for tonic immobility among other symptoms of PTSD. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader, I hope to have provide my students with the resources and tools they need to be successful during their undergraduate research experience. I hope to be able to help my students learn transferable skills that they can apply to any path they choose to take during their academic careers and beyond. 5A6AC3A4-A3D0-4812-A1D5-80E65CFCB135.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=46gN-EAlVc3HNHzmd838sf-j2-DI7kCfo9pEGMtX3iY 2022-2023
46 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 07:12 PM Anonymous 153.33.131.10 Ana Grande Ana Grande she/her Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ahg20k@fsu.edu No Athletic Training Psychology Spring 2024 Although I am not currently involved with research, I worked with Dr. McQuerry in the ThemaNOLE lab testing firefighter protective suits on a thermal mannequin. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader I strive to create a safe-space classroom environment where my students feel comfortable, and are eager to learn about research. I also give students outside resources, as well as let them know about opportunities that will enhance their academic and professional careers. HEADSHOT.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=WHb7CpDcBPMEaN1AqmxPcqd0KRv1RdwvfF_SrHfNng4 2022-2023
45 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 05:18 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.19 Viviana Gutierrez Caimary Viviana Gutierrez Caimary She/Her/Hers Santiago, Chile vcg20@my.fsu.edu Yes Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Chemistry Spring 2024 I am currently the Lab Coordinator for Dr. Sheffler's lab under the Center for Translational Behavioral Sciences. Our research focuses on late life health outcomes as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? I remember that straight out of high school I just wanted to seek an opportunity to explore research at a collegiate level, which is what lead me to apply to UROP in the first place. Never in a million years would I have thought that throughout this program I would have found one of my major passions during my undergraduate career. I have been able to learn so much about research that I wouldn't have otherwise if it wasn't for the opportunity that UROP gave me. Now I have over 1,400 hours of research experience and I love being able to pass on my knowledge as a UROP Leader. IMG_1103.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=i4bNp1_TBjRIL2TqvGgT0K-10FQ71N2YTyZjGYIYPSg 2022-2023
44 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 04:30 PM Anonymous 144.174.214.38 Anghea Dolisca Anghea Dolisca West Palm Beach, FL, USA abd20@fsu.edu Yes Biomedical engineering Fall 2024 My current research focus is on carbon nanotube strings. UROP and S.T.E.M Prep How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope that it helps them figure out if they enjoying research or not. That it helps me figure out what they want to do with there future beyond research. Painting
Drawing
Emboridery
Swimming
Photography		 wow.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=K9HiXJWV8k8vWNOAjvtdzRf_G1IjpxkyKf9wyQma0zw 2022-2023
43 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 04:24 PM Anonymous 69.1.192.201 Chloe Wain Chloe Wain She/Her/Hers Davie, FL, USA caw20d@fsu.edu Yes http://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-wain Political Science, Editing, Writing, & Media, & Economics Spanish Spring 2024 At the DeVoe L. Moore Center in the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy under the supervision of Dr. Crystal Taylor & Dr. Samuel Staley, I research the usage of eminent domain in regards to a public infrastructure project within the City of Tallahassee, Capital Cascades Trail Project. I examine compensation provided to displaced tenants of Boynton-Still, a historically vulnerable Black neighborhood. The dissemination & publication of such research serves to promote civic engagement within local government proceedings, knowledge of federal requirements, & advocacy towards preventing the removal of Black communities. I presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, the DeVoe L. Moore Fall & Spring Symposium, & the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference & will be conducting an Honors in the Major Thesis. With research, I have participated in various legal public service endeavors. In Summer 2023, I served as an Intern Investigator at the Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia providing effective representation to adult & juvenile indigent defendants accused of the most complex & serious crimes. Alongside, I served as a Legal Intern at do Campo & Thornton, P.A. representing victims of international terrorism by achieving compensation through the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act. Additionally, I served as an Investigative Intern at the Leon County Public Defender's Office by conducting in-custody in-takes of indigent defendants accused of misdemeanor offenses. As I plan to become a Public Defender, I hope to continue developing the emotional intelligence, knowledge, & influential experience to pursue effective advocacy efforts in protecting the constitutional rights of indigent defendants facing death sentences. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I serve to impact students by understanding the importance of research as a platform to promote advocacy about societal issues in fields of social sciences & humanities. I aim to provide mentorship throughout the colloquium to ensure students have the necessary guidance, knowledge, & support to overcome challenges & engage in personal & academic growth. I hope to encourage students to be confident in pursuing interests through conducting research as well as other involvement at Florida State University to develop impactful experiences be applied in future career endeavors. University Honors Program, Honors in the Major, Honors Legal Scholars Program, Institute of Politics Fellowship, Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Global Scholars Program, Garnet & Gold Key Leadership Honorary, The DeVoe L. Moore Center, Appellate Committee of the Academic Honor Policy, Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Photo.png 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=I_VOApFtHuczwKC-Yx84xv0fk3E13BlFNH2fvAOkprc 2022-2023
42 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 02:50 PM Anonymous 98.230.54.235 Kevin Marceau Laurent Solén Marceau-Laurent he/they Deerfield Beach, FL, USA KJE19@FSU.EDU Yes Behavioral Neuroscience Chemistry, Spanish, French Spring, 2023 My current research is about the development of dementia-friendly guidelines for the black faith community. My study focused on conducting a focus group with dementia caregivers to assess their experiences and recommendations. I completed my honors thesis on the cellular mechanisms of ketamine addiction. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? Throughout their UROP experience, I hope to inspire and encourage my students. The prospect of conducting research can be intimidating at times, however, I want to ensure that they are provided with all the tools and skills they need to succeed. solen.png 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=hSqsMaEEz8KBRdkRsL6WaloElBz9pY_-e00bDmtdErQ 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
41 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 02:10 PM Anonymous 104.222.17.161 Mallory Malman Mallory Malman she/her/hers Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA mm19k@fsu.edu Yes History, English - Editing, Writing, Media Spring 2023 Honors in the Major (History): “Writing History: A Metahistorical Interpretation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Work" Cambridge University Thesis: "The Empires Unifying Tool: British Imperial Hierarchy as Depicted in World War I Propaganda"
UROP: Archiving Intern at the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience, "The Human Dimension of World War II: Official Wartime and Post Wartime Photography"		 How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has been extremely helpful in shaping my time at FSU. As a freshman I participated in UROP and did research through the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience. In my time at the Institute, I archived multiple primary sources from World War II, including letters, photographs, and film. This experience gave me the opportunity to explore my interests in history, and inspired me to switch majors. My UROP mentor was extremely helpful in this process and told me I should look into an Honors in the Major Thesis. With his mentorship and my other history courses at FSU, I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a historian and am now working on an Honors in the Major Thesis under his direction. UROP introduced me to great connections and new career pathways. I am grateful for my experience in the program, and hope my students have a similarly wonderful experience. Reading, Writing, Film cambridge photo.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=NnzzGgGU9J-RpAvlkaraqnaswLpj4wTo7F3obFtjeu4 2022-2023
40 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:39 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.15 Susan Morales Susan Morales she/her Tampa, FL, USA sm19g@fsu.edu Yes Sociology, Women’s Studies Religion, Math Spring 2023 Currently, I am focusing on topics relating to identity formation and the implications of the identities we give certain individuals. I recently conducted an auto-ethnographic study in South Korea relating to this topic. Besides being a UROP Leader, I am also an IDEA grant recipient. With this award, I was able to go abroad and conduct an ethnographic study on Black women abroad. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Coming in to FSU, I knew that research was something I wanted to experience but I was not sure in what way. After being accepted into the UROP program, I realized that I was really passionate about research and the many ways one can conduct research. Engaging in social science research seemed abstract to me when I first started college but UROP allowed to solidify what an experience in social science research looked like. headshot.png 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=kcC4UdfNFch4B_JYQl6f5HNuI8-73FvlkY6-JgGF7f0 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
39 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 10:24 AM Anonymous 104.222.17.161 Cara Gillespie Cara Gillespie she/her/hers St.Augustine, FL, USA ceg19b@fsu.edu Yes Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions Spring, 2023 I am currently a Global Scholar working on understanding how the social determinants of health are used in Jacksonville, Florida. Additionally, I am working on a capstone project for my major understanding the impacts of cellphone usage on sleep patterns in college-aged students. Over the summer, I worked as a research intern at Mayo Clinic Florida where I was involved in two projects in the Department of Social Work. The two projects I worked on were titled, Advanced Care Planning in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Financial Preparedness in Kidney/Pancreas Patients Post-Transplant. Prior to this, I conducted research with the Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. understanding the role of the Childhood Opportunity Index in surrounding communities, and the role the hospital can directly play in community engagement. As a UROP student, I worked with the College of Human Sciences on a project titled, The Role of NADPH Oxidase in Endothelial Function. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? As a UROP student, I was introduced to many different students with like-minded goals, as well as faculty and staff that allowed me to make connections both inside and beyond my immediate interest. Supported by the UROP leadership, I was provided various resources and made aware of numerous opportunities that allowed me to get involved very early on in my academic career. UROP helped to initiate a passion of mine to continually seek information, apply myself in ways I did not know I could, and create long-lasting connections with peers and staff. headshot .JPG 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=sC20oZjMOEtiWUhfVhVVPP3TCTgvaFIrFXUiezczCXA 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
38 Tue, 11/15/2022 - 11:45 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.92 Lindsey Wood Lindsey Wood She/Her Atlanta, Georgia, USA lmw19b@fsu.edu Yes Communication Science and Disorders, Spanish Spring 2023 Currently, I am a Research Assistant for Project SLIDE (Speech-Language Impaired Disproportionality in Education) to investigate representation of culturally and linguistically diverse students in Florida regarding speech and language impairment. I conduct research under Dr. Shannon Hall-Mills in the School-based Practices, Effectiveness and Research (SPEAR) Lab.
 I am a presenting author for the 2022 ASHA Convention for our project titled: Detecting Locally Disproportionate Representation of Racial-Ethnic Subgroups of Students through Risk Ratios. I am also involved in the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, for which I helped to organize and present at the 2022 Research Rounds Mini-Conference in April. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Of all of my involvements at FSU, my research has been some of my most meaningful and impactful work, and I owe it all to UROP. Since being a UROP student, I was able to continue working alongside my mentor for all four years of my undergraduate career. The bulk of our work together was in relation to disproportionality of speech and language impairment among culturally and linguistically diverse students. With my passion for equitable outcomes for all students, our work helped me form a vested interest in empowering students of diverse linguistic backgrounds and uncovered a determined ambition: to use my career as a speech-language pathologist to address social implications and biases that impact students’ potential for success. Furthermore, serving as a UROP Leader helped me to strengthen my skills as a leader and as a mentor. It taught me how much I have to bring to the table and being a leader has taught me invaluable skills of public speaking, mentoring, communication, and overall organization. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the UROP program! Outside of my research, I also served as the 2022 Chapter President of Alpha Delta Pi at FSU! I am also involved in the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. Headshot.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=16ab5-k7D6cdy6X1i7IocyOYsfhkdTS5iBOQr4_-7CU 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
37 Tue, 11/15/2022 - 11:21 PM Anonymous 153.33.70.30 Ariana Mendez Ariana Mendez she/her/hers Pensacola, FL, USA afm20b@fsu.edu Yes Exercise Physiology Chemistry Spring, 2024 My current research focus is in Health and Nutrition Science, with an emphasis on muscular deterioration through the administration of cancer. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has allowed me to broaden and enhance my knowledge on the field of research, which has allowed me to understand how real-world situations are more informed through processes within it.
I feel as though it has also contributed to my familiarity with professionalism at this point in my undergraduate career. I have learned how to be communicative with professors and graduate students, and other professionals within the field. 		thumbnail_Ariana Mendez.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=yx94zO1ggJMGeEcahxr9B83YwpYJkNvgIOQec5eBaKY 2022-2023