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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 2025Year2025 Approved Update URL UROP Leaders Years as a UROP Leader Operations
136 Fri, 08/25/2023 - 11:46 AM Anonymous 153.33.70.24 KAYLEE PARIZO KAYLEE PARIZO She/Her Miami, Florida kep21a@fsu.edu Yes Biochemistry, Criminology Biology Spring, 2025 My current research project is looking at hydrogen sulfide as a potential treatment for endothelial dysfunction. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I want to be a strong support system for my students as they navigate UROP and the world of research, many of them for the first time. It can be a scary and daunting process, so I hope that I can make the process easier for them with my assistance and guidance. I plan to be someone my students can turn to, and by the end of the year, I hope that they feel I was someone they could rely upon throughout the year. Additionally, I hope that with my help, they become more independent and confident students, researchers, and people at FSU. DSC_0990 (2).JPG 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=g2zUf9jEbwyJPN59RwhwSFCYGewH6FZCKnUdhgEnvsw 2023-2024
135 Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:45 PM Anonymous 68.234.254.35 Emie Morris Emie MorriS She/her/hers Jacksonville, FL, USA Ekm20q@fsu.edu Yes Psychology Women's Studies Summer, 2024 Eating Disorder Behaviors How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP opened me up to a series of new possibilities. Not only was it an amazing and beneficial experience for me - it showed me the multitude of opportunities available at my fingertips. At the end of this program I had the confidence to reach out for them. I love spending my time outside with my dog (Marlee), doing barre, and volunteering with Champs Chance! photo 3~2.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=WBlFHWq2yoJWd8L3HaUhwVeVquHmbW5lgY0wmH1ljDU 2023-2024
134 Fri, 08/04/2023 - 03:23 PM Anonymous 179.15.107.30 Daniel Escobar Daniel Escobar He/Him Miami, FL, USA dte21b@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltescobar/ Finance Law and Philosophy Spring, 2024 In the Fall and Spring semesters of 2022-23, I participated in research with Dr. Patricia Born on the efficacy of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Our main research goal was to find differences between between states and counties in participation of healthcare subsidized by Obamacare. We analyzed possible variances including demographics, income, education, and age. The research is currently ongoing. If anyone has any questions I would be more than happy to share my experience! How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has provided me with a lot of opportunities I didn't know I would have in college. For one, participating in research at the undergraduate level is a very rare experience that has helped develop me both academically and professionally. I was able to gain valuable relationships that I hope to carry into the future. I also learned a lot about the different resources that FSU has to offer through my participation in the research process. I love watching soccer, playing the guitar, and reading/watching sci-fi media. Daniel Escobar Headshot.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=l-GOZakcCEgLhHbtnWUlqQSkh3yHpD9NvU_dKzKkwxY 2023-2024
133 Tue, 08/01/2023 - 11:20 PM Anonymous 47.196.173.104 Daniel Garcia Daniel Garcia He/Him/His Tampa, FL, USA ddg20@fsu.edu No Clinical Professions Psychology Spring 2024 My current research focus is on forgiveness and its effects on people. I was part of a research group studying cultural tailoring. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to be able to provide my students with the help and confidence that they may need to succeed in their research endeavors and in their college careers. I love playing and watching soccer 9CC951CC-DD40-41B0-A17F-9583159BA2D0.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=kkEDB8xc75EbEMHxtBMMjYhXENkN5rjKYFei9FbiTVQ 2023-2024
132 Mon, 07/31/2023 - 02:26 PM Anonymous 96.93.164.77 Lily Childers Lily Childers she/her Orlando Ltc20d@fsu.edu Yes History Chemistry Spring, 2024 I am currently working on a review paper about how different health literacy and numeracy scales are used for patient-oriented research studies. A part of a bigger project about creating patient portal software to bridge gaps between patient interpretation of lab results and their understanding and management of online medical records. I am also doing a systematic review of different types of gynecological cancer such as ovarian, cervical, etc. Clinical Research Assistant - Worked as a part of an interdisciplinary team investigating the effects of carbohydrates ingestion on patient vascular function, assisted with data entry and analysis, patient communication, blood sample centrifugation, and other key aspects of the research process. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? I think there have been two significant impacts that UROP has had on my time at FSU. Firstly, UROP has really helped me realize my future career path. I came into UROP undecided about what I was going to do in the future, and getting the opportunity to work with patients in a clinical setting and improve the healthcare system through UROP has aided my decision/passion for attending medical school and one day becoming a physician. Secondly, I think the relationships made through UROP are something that I have not been able to find in any other programs that I am a part of at FSU. Not only have I made friends with peers also in the UROP program, but my relationship with my research mentor has been one of the best relationships I have created at FSU. Having a research mentor who genuinely cares about your well-being and helps you learn what you like and don't like about research is so special. My whole research group and I are still extremely close even though our project has ended. I am so thankful that I was part of a group that made me love research and have an amazing experience as a UROP student. I am an avid reader of psychological thrillers and love to spend time with my dogs! I am also the founder and president of a registered student organization here at FSU called Health Equality Reassurance and Education for You, AKA H.E.R.E. For You! H.E.R.E. For You strives to educate students and the community on women’s health and wellness. In affiliation with Florida State University’s Gynecology Clinic, this organization seeks to create more awareness surrounding the women’s health resources provided by FSU. Our club aims to support all FSU students who can benefit from the advice and treatment that FSU’s Women’s Clinic provides. Screen Shot 2023-07-31 at 2.26.20 PM.png 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=xLt6iw1sco4UOtoHXZUBA96er0NSY48lGEHHLUymkDo 2023-2024
130 Mon, 05/15/2023 - 05:46 PM Anonymous 73.204.198.48 Mariana Avila Mariana Avila She/Her Miami, FL, USA ma21g@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-avila-576422267/ Behavioral Neuroscience Chemistry, Sociology Spring 2025 I work in the Shatruk Lab under the department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. We study transition metal complexes that have spin crossover, a spin state change due to external stimulus. This phenomenon that occurs in these materials are promising for the development of new stimuli responsive materials. My project was synthesizing the organic ligand and reacting it with iron to create the spin crossover complex. The complex is still being studied to determine its properties. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader, I would really like to show my students all that FSU has to offer. There are so many resources and opportunities that students are provided with. A very relevant example of this is research, FSU has a multitude of research projects across every field. Entering a research space allows students to grow academically as well as professionally. I would like to help my students get as much out of research, if not more, as I have during my experience. IMG_8905 2.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=DpiXky3nfEJq9-aQV7Ju2k9vbMEBApT2jeOACbUNPd8 2023-2024
129 Fri, 05/05/2023 - 08:04 PM Anonymous 73.42.34.183 Ximena Rosasco Ximena Rosasco Orlando, FL, USA xr20b@fsu.edu Yes Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Chemistry Spring 2024 My current research focus is understanding how viruses reach their replication state within the nucleus of the cell. We observe their mechanistic and structural components during different phases of replication. As a UROP student, I conducted research in the marine biology department regarding the effects of suspended sediment on the Eastern Oyster population in Apalachicola Bay. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has impacted my time at FSU significantly because it has opened new doors and possibilities in research. I have a new perception on how research is conducted in different fields and the concept of performing research. I have been fortunate enough to experience UROP because it has inspired me on new ways to conduct research and how to guide others on the path to research. I am currently the programming chair of Phi Delta Epsilon, a volunteer at One More Child Organization, and a Medical Scribe at TMH. IMG_6712.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=ryymaNnk8VzwDoDtrutx8KcVPKKbiIfe0zJdyyHnP_E 2023-2024
128 Fri, 05/05/2023 - 11:57 AM Anonymous 172.56.73.42 Bianca Beliard Bianca Beliard She/Her/Hers Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Bb21e@fsu.edu No https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-beliard-031578252 Criminology and Psychology Statistics Spring 2025 Clinical psychology with concentration in forensic psychology SCURC
Vice Chair of Arts and Science SLC
Research assistant in Patrick Lab		 How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has shaped my career goals for the future because I got the opportunity to participate in research and decide if it is for me. I know my passion and ways to help pursue it. I like to dance, sing, and collect figurines. MAIN HEADSHOT.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=-qJTh1zK-byu4RGbqJlyT7tMDBGOZtvRpzhHBZPZ8Yo 2023-2024
127 Fri, 05/05/2023 - 10:10 AM Anonymous 146.201.179.225 Isabel Sosa Isabel Sosa she/her Pembroke Pine. FL, USA ias21d@fsu.edu Yes Nursing Fall 2024 I am currently conducting research in Psychology and Nursing in a study focusing on physiological effects of ghosting in romantic relationships and attachment style. However, I am soon going to start research in the area of women's health and obstetrics. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? UROP was a fun experience for me and was something new that I was doing. With that being said, there was a lot of opportunities in front of me that I hadn't heard of before. So, I hope to help students take full advantage of the opportunity and help them explore anything they're passionate about. I enjoy painting, going to the beach Headshot 1.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=8mqN-JgeU9WF3ADfd4vKRsXo6b3OU1a53Z_-RX7cUfY 2023-2024
126 Fri, 05/05/2023 - 07:46 AM Anonymous 172.59.65.118 Brianna Morlaes Brianna Morales she/her/hers Miami, Florida, USA bjm21a@fsu.edu No Sociology and Psychology Spring 2025 Currently I do not do research, but my UROP project was with Rebecca Peters and it was about how Bollywood films impacted women representation when the directors were women. I do engage with the Center for the Advancements of Human Rights. Here I am able to advocate for direct and global rights in human advocacy. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to be able to supply my students with the appropriate knowledge on how to be the best researcher possible I am very excited to be able to meet and learn about my students and hopefully they get to learn about me. I want my students to grow and become the best versions of themselves through honesty, integrity, and discovering their passions. I hope to be the person that gets them a step closer to this. I am involved with HLSU or the Hispanic Latinx Student Union, I served as social advocacy committee chair. I was also a part of CAHR or the Center for the Advancements of Human Rights and here I translated documentation from Spanish to English. I am also the founder and president of ARSA or the Argentinian Student Association, which has been one of my greatest accomplishments. I am also in CARE or the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement. 40455615_4ec5a1ct47_0.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=_PINVnaE_LpjM6JzOMTU4Xn1aDT6gt11UPeJJdI9n5I 2023-2024
125 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 07:45 PM Anonymous 173.230.118.23 Cyrus Wilkes Cyrus A. Wilkes He/Him/His Ft. Pierce FL USA caw21d@fsu.edu No Biology Chemistry Spring 2025 My current research focus is analyzing the surgical factors which influence the development of post traumatic growth following open heart surgery. In high school I conducted research to compare how effectively different modes of musical scales alleviated chronic pain in patients. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I chose to become a UROP leader because of the positive experiences I've had in this program so far. I want my students to have an amazing experience in this UROP, and I will do my best to fulfill this goal by providing them with the resources, knowledge and proper mindsets they need to succeed. I hope to see each one of my students excel in their research groups so that they can bring pride to both themselves, and Florida State University in order to make the whole world a more intellectually enlightened place. I am a music enthusiast and former allstate musician. I play many instruments and write my own music! Headshot Cyrus Wllkes_0.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=1uqYSFVW6eYeM7Jw3v_4k-mpS_Qu_l7_RvesMNvys1Q 2023-2024
123 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 04:42 PM Anonymous 199.66.70.18 Bryanna Major Bryanna Major She/Her/Hers Miami, FL bmm21g@fsu.edu No https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanna-major-644ab0191/ Political Science and Economics Spring 2025 I am currently interested in researching programs related to policymaking, government decisions, and legal systems. I am currently part of the Research Intensive Bachelor's Certificate, and in this program I was able to conduct a survey experiment that test how electoral incentives affect congressional oversight, especially when dealing with high profile covert operations that affect national security. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has expanded the way I view the resources at FSU. It has prompted me to be more proactive about pursuing research and engaging with my professors. It has shaped me to be more well-rounded, which has made my time at FSU impactful as I now approach activities with more of a purpose. I like to read, write, watch shows, and draw. Linked in Photo.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=dnsU6BfQoF3owjws6kS9VtgCgTYGea51rUSk-7JX-S4 2023-2024
124 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 04:21 PM Anonymous 104.13.2.197 Abigail McDade Abby McDade she/her Jacksonville, FL arm21e@fsu.edu Yes International Affairs Spring, 2023 Coding race/ethnicity in institutional research How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader, I hope to help students grow confident in conducting and communicating research, while providing them with knowledge of opportunities in their academic fields. I plan on creating a space where students feel safe to ask questions and participate. E333ECA5-7A67-4B81-B90D-70FA06AF9FA4.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=Kx2VyMvo0qNNvcmXjPVOjwUYUO3_nySzZZ51gBJxPWE 2023-2024
122 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 04:03 PM Anonymous 107.72.178.70 Reagan Haddix Reagan Haddix She/her Nashville, TN, USA rch21a@fsu.edu Yes Studio Art, Digital Media Production Film Studies, Art Entrepreneurship Spring, 2025 I am interested in how 3D and 2D animation can be combined in independent animated films, in addition to how this combination affects the animation industry. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I want my students to feel welcomed not only in the UROP program and research in general, but also at FSU. I hope my students will want to talk with each other in and outside of class and feel supported in their endeavors. As an art major, I’m heavily interested in emphasizing the creativity of my students and want them to push themselves in their studies and hobbies. Animation, film, working out, ice skating, cooking, baking, writing 95DC102A-E546-4742-97F9-B05821758887.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=0NUPogTL5n2vGZU1XO5QIHXDHeZhorR83CBEzidOtkg 2023-2024
121 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 03:36 PM Anonymous 73.48.121.155 Brooke Gilbert Brooke Gilbert she/her/hers Fort Lauderdale, Florida blg20a@fsu.edu Yes Chemical Engineering Environmental Science, Physics Spring 2026 My research experience began in high school when I spent three years completing a research project which investigated the effects of G. parvispora on mitigating K. brevis during Red Tide blooms. I continued with research in college and during my UROP experience, I spent time developing algorithm which assesses the relationship between biomass density of T. Testudinum, a common Floridian seagrass, and the nutrient concentrations in the surrounding estuaries throughout several coastal regions in South Florida. I continued with this project after UROP, focusing on investigating K. brevis population behaviors, nutrient profiles, etc. while also assisting in culturing algae populations in the lab. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I am excited to share with others my passion and enthusiasm for research and scientific discovery. UROP heightened my curiosity and allowed me to ask questions and connect concepts learned in the classroom to the real world. I hope to encourage students to investigate their research inquiries and not be afraid to fail. Their successes and failures are equally substantive and impressive, and I am eager to assist students throughout their research experiences. I hope to share my stories and research wisdom with them, and hope that students are able to possibly learn from my research experiences, successes, and failures. I hope to give students the confidence they need to present at the URS, and, even if they decide after UROP is over that they do not enjoy research, I hope that they learned a great deal about it and the process. Most importantly, I want my students to have someone to rely on, whether it be research related or not, and to be the person students can go to when they are experiencing challenges. I hope to leave a lasting imprint on my students as I will support and encourage them to reach for their goals and beyond. Swimming
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120 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:24 PM Anonymous 144.174.210.213 Joshua Mallay Josh Mallay jdm22l@fsu.edu Oviedo, FL, USA jdm22l@fsu.edu No Meteorology Mathematics, Chemistry Spring 2024 Studying Vulnerability of Panama City, FL after Hurricane Michael in 2018. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? It has done wonders, allowing me to get research experience and understand the research process. While it isn't meteorology related, I can use these skills to communicate the risk of weather to civilians so that they can understand it and communicate possible vulnerability to them so they can act accordingly. I was also able to make many friends from my UROP Colloquium as well as other Meteorology UROP Students. Headshot_0.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=t14CpPe5iBNlyYF89WJls8--JytT1MBO55B8IblrYbE 2023-2024
119 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:44 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.94 Cory Balon Cory Balon He/Him Cincinnati, OH, USA hcb21@fsu.edu Yes Psychology Criminology Spring, 2025 I am currently shifting my focus to starting an Undergraduate Honors in the Major thesis, where I would like to incorporate both my Psychology minor and my Criminology background to focus on criminal behaviors. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP was my first time ever participating in research and has made me become more interested in it than I had thought I would be. After participating in UROP as a student, I decided that I would like to pursue more of a research-focused undergraduate and graduate degree. Untitled design.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=TLcJ35uIGjPduGwGXCyFaliOcf84bWMR3R2wLRITO0Y 2023-2024
118 Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:32 AM Anonymous 153.33.70.34 Rhea Bhatia Rhea Bhatia she/her Ormond Beach, FL, USA rvb21@fsu.edu No https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-bhatia-603a93266/ Public Health and Statistics Fall 2025 My current research focuses on tonic immobility in relation to post traumatic stress in adolescents. I am staying actively involved with UROP and the CRE! How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has introduced me into the wide realm of research and everything that it entails so that I can approach and teach this subject with more ease. I also met some of my lifelong friends through UROP and made connections that will last me a lifetime! I love to spend time with friends and family, watch Gossip Girl, exercise, and shop! EE745421-E0B3-4E80-B551-3238ECC350CF.jpeg 2023 No https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=BX-1c0Tm-K5-oEhxC_B5O-oWrecfWYmx2maagyDs65g 2023-2024
117 Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:48 PM Anonymous 50.30.177.25 Ana-Gabriela Osorio Ana-Gabriela Osorio she/her Miami, FL, USA ao21e@fsu.edu No Psychology and Statistics Mathematics and Business Spring 2025 My current research focuses on examining cultural sensitivity in mindfulness meditation for Chinese American adolescents. Throughout the spring semester of 2023, I had the opportunity to work as a research intern at the College of Education, where I focused on science education research. My main research task was to analyze the teaching practices of science educators. To do this, I used a program called NIVIVO to code and organize data on the educators' classroom lectures and activities. By doing this I was able to gain insight and identify what teaching methods were engaging students more and will hopefully be able to contribute to the improvement of science education. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? I have had the opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of research outside of a classroom setting. I gained hands-on experience on a topic that interests me and formed new connections with people. WhatsApp Image 2023-05-03 at 10.23.12 PM_0.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=APw-GBLWF3dbM_xiW1w6FiOPE-HA8CarWRK512F_0KQ 2023-2024
116 Wed, 05/03/2023 - 09:54 PM Anonymous 69.1.196.121 Mariajose Ladera Mariajose Ladera Woodstock, Georgia, USA ml20k@fsu.edu No International Affairs and Economics spring 2025 Currently, I am not focusing on any research but my most recent one involved taking a look at how teachers approach the students with different backgrounds in their classroom. This research was a part of Global Scholars Not currently. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP Leader, I want students to finish the year having an understanding of the different opportunities there are for research at FSU. I would like for them to ask any questions they may have about the current course and be comfortable asking me about different opportunities. I enjoy going to the gym and exploring new places. I also enjoy reading and am currently reading Blink. Mariajose Headshot - cropped copy 2.png 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=EJ0iPAij74Q2xhUwT_cU243ZwYrSMv8JNsw1GUD1njI 2023-2024