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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
95 Fri, 04/28/2023 - 04:12 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.52 Annalia Buchanan Annalia Buchanan she/her Little Rock, AR, USA aeb21e@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalia-buchanan-126469254/ Religion and History Spring 2025 I just finished a Senior Seminar thesis on media representation, folk religion, and violence which focused on Santa Muerte- an often misunderstood Catholic folk saint- in the United States. Folk religion is my current research focus but I also dabble in women's history, history in the Southern United States, and new religious movements. I participated in archival research during my time in UROP and helped an FSU professor collect data for an upcoming book on the grandniece of the last Shogun of Japan! I am also an @fsuhistory social media intern and conduct mini-research projects that I turn into digital content. Right now, I'm working on a series about the history of dolls from around the world, encompassing everything from matryoshkas to Barbies! How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I want to help students develop the skills to become active and independent researchers throughout their time at FSU. By introducing FSU's amazing resources and guiding students to think critically about pursuing research, I hope to guide my students to be self-driven and prepared for their future in any field. I am an avid coffee lover and when I'm not at one of FSU's libraries working I'm usually at an amazing Tallahassee cafe! I also love poetry, my cats, and astrology. I'm a novice crochet-er and a retail therapy patient! IMG_8599.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=K-FNirfKqdnaej8ZFEm9uiCM1B2-OnmL0vSA9AjhcQk 2023-2024
94 Fri, 04/28/2023 - 04:07 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.114 Sophie Vega Sophie Vega she/her Pembroke Pines, FL, USA slv21a@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-vega-677975252/ Public Relations; Psychology Global Citizenship (Certificate with Honors) Spring 2025 My research focus within Social Psychology is on prejudice, bias, and social motivations, with cross-cultural analysis. My current research explores the intergroup dynamic of prejudice, the perceived malleability of prejudiced mindsets, and how we can promote collective action for groups experiencing oppression. My previous UROP project titled “The Malleability of Prejudiced Mindsets" was a Psychological exploration of these two questions: 1) Do people with prejudiced mindsets have the capacity for change? and; 2) How do beliefs about prejudice change the way people interact? How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? My goal as a UROP leader is to be a facilitator of personal growth, a motivator for academic challenge, and a cheerleader for student achievement. My philosophy on teaching stems from the belief that every student deserves to feel like they have a valued role in the classroom, regardless of identity or educational level. As a student-teacher with a psychology and cross-cultural communications focus, I understand the ways that students of diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles contribute to the classroom in unique and important ways. Every student should feel welcome in the educational space we create together, allowing students to feel that they are an integral part of a team of learners. To me, learning is about challenging oneself to grow, engaging in critical thinking, and fostering curiosity. I encourage students not to just leave learning to the classroom, but to use the skills they have gained throughout their experience with me as a leader in all areas of their lives. It is essential to create an open dialogue from leader to student, enabling students to feel comfortable and confident speaking about any issues that they may be facing so we can work to build a solution that is best for them. In my UROP Colloquium, I implement evidence-based strategies for the greatest level of success among my students. Cooperative learning and inquiry-based approaches allow students to use think-pair-share and small group collaborations to encourage critical thinking and independent research. It is my hope that by leading in a compassionate, communicative, structured, and dedicated manner, I can facilitate the development of mutual trust, respect, and empathy. Ultimately, I aim to uplift my students in order for them to achieve the greatest degree of personal fulfillment from their research opportunities and from the UROP program as a whole. Catch me hammocking on Landis, weightlifting with Girl Gains, volunteering with the Food Recovery Network around campus, and working as an Ambassador for International Programs! ProfessionalHeadshot_0.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=C4f15zwySjin1SC-Fc0afWfrSYib8qY80E2_1kHtfFc 2023-2024
93 Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:45 PM Anonymous 69.254.167.242 Remi Ventura Remi Siegel-Ventura she/her Fanwood, NJ, USA rgv21@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-siegel-ventura/ Environmental Science, Classical Civilizations Earth Science, Global Citizenship Certificate Spring, 2025 This past year I assisted in the meta-analysis data collection lab under PhD Candidate, Julia Saltzman in the Marine Turtle Research, Ecology, and Conservation group with Dr. Mariana Fuentes. I, then, conducted my own mini meta-analysis on the interactions between orca whales and vessels, created a poster and presented that at the 2024 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference. This summer, 2024, I will be attending the Oxford University Consortium of Human Rights to collaborate with students from across the country in the UK! This includes attending workshops, lectures, discussions, and more with professors, peers, scholars, and even FSU students and faculty! I am super excited for this opportunity and to see how it relates to the research I do here!
As a UROP student my freshman year, I assisted my mentor, Bobbie Renfro, in the preparing and analyzing of samples and photographs of her experimental sponges implemented into Alligator Reef in Islamorada Key, Florida. This was under the jurisdiction of Dr. Wulff in the FSU Marine Biology Labs. Later that year, I ran my own in lab experiment determining the amount of food necessary to keep marine sponge organisms alive in a closed aquaculture system in the lab. I then presented my research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, and presented my findings at the 2023 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference. There, I was able to connect with researchers, professors and universities around the state and the world! I continued on volunteering in the Wulff Laboratory until the end of Spring 2023 and even went to Islamorada with my mentor on a brief field excursion to check her samples in the wild for updates!		 How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP not only opened my eyes to an entirely new field of study that I have fallen in love with, but it made me feel more connected and at home on campus. This program allows me to get experience first hand in specific areas within my field and provide me the chance to learn and grow alongside esteemed faculty, graduate students, and peers. My UROP mentor has become more than just that, she is a friend and guide. She has been able to connect me with new laboratories and opportunities that I would have never learned about. And being able to present my personal research at conferences across the state is incredibly fulfilling and I have learned so much from the feedback I received! Joining UROP was one of the best things I did as a Freshman at FSU, and I strongly encourage everyone to apply! This is my second year teaching UROP and I absolutely LOVE IT! We had so much fun in class last year and I cannot wait to do it again this year!
I love marine animals and hope to one day own my own marine mammal sanctuary! I am planning to study Marine Biology Conservation and Policy in a PhD program post-grad! As a Classics second major, I learn a lot about Greek history and mythology and absolutely love it! If you are at all interested, I would love to chat more about that!
Here are some other orgs I am involved in on campus:
- (future) 4th year member of the FSU Flying High Circus
- (forwarded) Executive Directer of the SGA Jewish Student Union
- Phi Mu Sorority
- FSU Honors Program
- Global Citizenship Certificate (future) Recipient
- Order of Omega Member
- FSU College of Arts and Sciences Philanthropy Advisor (Student Foundation)
- Garnet and Gold Scholar Society Member
- FSU International Programs: Florence 2023 Summer Program		 DSC_6795 copy.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=5mctYP5HupXcLKTy7njWpAr71p9AIFVKYQm5TdL1CVA 2023-2024
92 Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:26 PM Anonymous 68.59.90.84 Maria Perez-Torres Maria Perez-Torres she/her Miami, FL, USA mkp21b@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaptorres/ Finance and Management Spring 2025 My research focuses on evaluating the true efficacy of integrated campaigns targeting the highly influential Hispanic consumer market. This involves analyzing the impact of various channels like social media, TV, print, and experiential efforts - digging beyond just awareness to understand effects on consumer attitudes, purchase behavior, and business metrics like sales. This includes assessing how well these campaigns authentically align with Hispanic culture, values, and language nuances. The goal is to provide data-driven guidance that allows marketers to forge genuine connections with this coveted audience through their integrated initiatives. Recommendations will cover optimal channel mixes, cultural priorities, messaging frameworks, and more - elevating how brands engage this vital segment. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has impacted my time at FSU significantly. It has given me the opportunity to develop various skills, explore new interests, and provide hands-on experience beyond the classroom. Along the way, I have met wonderful people who have enriched my time at FSU! IMG_3010.png 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=Hv5Nm30gtpZF7lzTBydwjIC4l3zeLTh5ed0s3uhMtSY 2023-2024
91 Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:48 AM Anonymous 104.222.19.33 Kayla Patel Kayla Patel she/her/hers Tampa, FL, USA kep21@fsu.edu Yes Marketing Psychology Spring, 2024 In 2022-2023, I worked with the Center of Hispanic Marketing Communication under Dr. Sindy Chapa to conduct research for the newest edition of the Hispanic Marketing Textbook: A Cultural's Perspective. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has massively impacted my time at FSU, with providing me an opportunity to meet amazing people as well as being on a research team and conducting research in a field I am passionate about. Furthermore, I have made a lot of connections with other students and staff from other departments that I never would have been able to find without the UROP program and its resources. I love to read, go to the gym, and binge watch Netflix shows! IMG_8279.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=xiZvDvWhiKxMV25cshqdQf7PG9tIwcSnEnsCmYl3FK0 2023-2024
90 Thu, 04/27/2023 - 04:02 PM Anonymous 98.230.10.126 Kelly McGinnis Kelly McGinnis She/Her Tallahassee, FL, USA kpm21@fsu.edu No Psychology Sociology Spring, 2024 Psychology of personality and identity. I want to know more about who we really are and our state of conscious. Project with the College of Communication Science and Disorders: Researched resources used and challenges faced by speech language pathologists when working with diverse children. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? When I was a UROP student freshman year, it was really nice to learn about all the resources on campus, I feel like because of my opportunities with UROP, I got myself out there, kept busy, learned about research, experienced it, and utilized more campus resources. I am studying psychology now, but I will be heading to nursing school after graduation!
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89 Thu, 04/27/2023 - 02:57 PM Anonymous 144.174.214.38 Diego Abad Sajamin Diego Daniel Abad Sajamin He/His Lima, Peru dda21a@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegoabadsa/ Computer Engineering Fall 2024 Deep Learning Development and Training FGLSAMP How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I can provide more concrete information on what UROP students should do and practice while working on their projects. Moreover, I want to help people that are just getting involved in Research and need clarification about how to approach it without conflicting with their academic life. I like programming, video games, series, hiking, swimming, singing, and mentoring diego.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=6I8TwnliZVuCCP53Los0tn1ndn1K2v3JwOMFWxs6wos 2023-2024
88 Thu, 04/27/2023 - 02:07 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.45 Rose Clermont Rose Clermont she/her Tallahassee rdc21b@fsu.edu No https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-clermont-6134a6197 Public Health Economics Spring 2024 Rose participated in UROP her freshman year at Florida State. She worked under Dr. Daniel Bates and assisted with tasks related to his dissertation "The Evolution of Spanish Vowel Perception". Bates focus was to explore the acquisition of Spanish vowels by English-speaking learners. Rose's tasks specifically included organizing data and discarding errors on Excel, proofreading documents, and distributing survey links. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? Rose inspires to impact her students through various ways as a UROP leader. For one, she hopes to equip with them with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful research assistants and future researchers themselves. She aims to not only provide them with the resources they need to excel in the classroom, but as a student attending Florida State as well. She aims to always be of aid to her students whether that be helping them with finding a research project or organizations/activities students should engage to propel their academic and professional development. Rose has a keen interest in makeup. She enjoys watching makeup videos and pinning "future-looks" on her Pinterest boards. Some of her other hobbies include deep cleaning, drinking tea and hanging out with her friends! Screenshot 2023-01-25 at 11.57.44 AM.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=5sGsO8ncoeeEfGf7qqIvqHAlf47ziHAst4oiexscUGM 2023-2024
87 Wed, 04/26/2023 - 10:02 PM Anonymous 146.113.150.142 Emma Drac Emma Drac She/Her/Hers Boca Raton, Fl, USA esd21@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-drac-438476263 Biology Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Science Spring, 2023 My research focused on older adults with knee osteoarthritis and seeing the changes in experimental pain sensitivity from using home-based remotely supervised transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). I worked alongside Dr. Hyochol Ahn in his lab under the College of Nursing at FSU. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has allowed me to delve deeper into the research field and appreciate the new technologies and techniques for improved medicine. I got the opportunity to meet many faculty and friends through UROP as well! I love to spend time with my family, go to the beach, and learn other languages. headshot.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=Ghonts0W5VbGAd250YMUsJlVTyFhReyPmRfDh5klkuo 2023-2024
86 Tue, 04/25/2023 - 04:46 PM Anonymous 104.222.17.161 Kayla Stidwell Kayla Stidwell Atlanta, GA, USA mes21q@fsu.edu No Marketing Spring 2025 Multi-cultural Consumer Behaviors Research How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP Leader, I hope to empower, support, and inspire students to become lifelong learners and innovative thinkers who make a positive impact on the world. Headshot.jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=LJH8la9ooIEimcAHJsQbQU68QJ6Zu02Xx7V3mnmsriY 2023-2024
85 Tue, 04/25/2023 - 03:19 PM Anonymous 146.201.179.238 Lauryn Brewer Lauryn Brewer she/her Naples, FL, USA lab21@fsu.edu Yes Clinical Professions N/A Spring, 2025 I am currently working at the FSU Institute of Molecular Biophysics, researching the proteins associated with HIV-1 vRNPs. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has allowed me to meet so many people who are invested in my current academic and future success and provided a really supportive environment to grow and hone my research skills. I have also connected with so many peers who share my interests and have made my time at FSU so much more fulfilling. I am the President of the undergraduate branch of AMWA, a staff writer for HerCampus FSU, and a trainee for the Medical Response Unit. I love to rollerskate, read, and go to the beach. IMG-9865 (1).jpg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=fkfyhoDgJEbjyobGCPvA4Zp9sDaGhLhvzo3kjp6xv04 2023-2024
84 Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:11 PM Anonymous 146.201.20.48 Melanie Castro Melanie Castro She/Her Orlando, Florida, USA mac20ig@fsu.edu No https://www.linkedin.com/in/castromelanie Chemical Engineering Mathematics Spring 2025 Currently, I assist with research at The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory where I study micro-robotics. This research focuses on analyzing the collective behavior, motion, and the forces exerted by the magnetic hematite micro-motors using optical tweezers and UV light. This research aims to create bio-hybrid hematite particles by attaching bacteria flagella and archaea archaella to the particles. These micro-motors are biocompatible and are on the nanoscale which makes them useful for localized medicine applications. I have done biochemistry research as a UROP student studying RNA stability using differential scanning fluorimetry. I recently sparked an interest in doing 3D printing with food and was able to learn and help create alginates for 3D printing with pea protein. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP introduced me to the many research opportunities available to undergraduate students and how to get started. This program allowed me learn valuable lab skills and help me find out my research interests. UROP has also provided me with so many resources that allowed me to get the most out of being a student at FSU. It has been a great experience for me and I would recommend any student to apply that wants to get involved in research. Running is one of my favorite hobbies. I have gotten the opportunity to run for FSU's Women's Cross Country and Track teams for the past three years. I enjoy finding a new trail to run on and I love when I get to see a pretty sunrise or sunset. Another one of my hobbies is cooking. I enjoy trying out new foods and perfecting my own recipes. IMG_4511.JPG 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?token=7IrbMC-GSG83vtYrU2erHPTbVY5Whu2O7Tjmm0BASHk 2023-2024
83 Mon, 04/24/2023 - 06:59 PM Anonymous 64.196.31.161 Kerri Julevich Kerri Julevich Tampa, FL, USA kjj20@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-julevich-47057a232/ Biochemistry Mathematics Spring 2024 I am currently doing a DIS with the Shatruk group in advanced functional materials. Our current research interests include molecular qubits for quantum information processing, photo-switchable molecular materials, intermetallic magnets for magnetic refrigeration and electric vehicles, and quantum magnetic materials with non-trivial spin textures for spintronic applications. The disciplinary focus of our work lies within inorganic materials chemistry, with strong interdisciplinary crossover to physical and organic chemistry, as well as to condensed matter physics and machine learning. The research includes diverse training in inorganic and organic syntheses, X-ray and neutron scattering methods, magnetic and electrical property measurements, optical, infrared, NMR, and EPR spectroscopy, as well as computational approaches to elucidation and discovery of new functional materials. The research I completed for my UROP project was with the Ma group in the development of new functional materials with controlled chemical and physical properties for applications in a range of technological areas from energy to environmental and information technologies. The research activities involved material synthesis and characterization, device fabrication and testing, and theoretical computation and simulation. Materials of interest ranged from organics to metallo-organics, polymers, and organic/inorganic hybrids. The major purpose of the research was to study the underlying chemical and physical properties of new materials, and understand how molecular structure and processing conditions control the material properties and affect their performance in devices. The end of the research is fundamental knowledge of the structure-property-processing-performance relationships that allow for the further development of materials and devices with desired properties and performance. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has greatly impacted my time at FSU in many ways. I have been exposed to many things that most undergraduate students do not get the chance to see. Completing research in my undergraduate years at FSU has made me more confident in my lab abilities and knowledge which I apply to my course and hopefully, will apply to my future career. I have also been able to make connections with many research professors and have been published in a paper. I have many techniques and experiences under my belt because of UROP and it has been an amazing experience overall. I enjoy cooking, traveling, and animals. I studied abroad with FSU's international program in Valencia, Spain and it was also a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I would recommend to anyone. IMG_4458.JPG 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=N8vzAhrhOCkUdsAsSdOYeFTwWWkSd5fPslh_bZCLA68 2023-2024
80 Mon, 04/24/2023 - 02:34 PM Anonymous 144.174.210.70 Matthew Sopacua Matthew Christopher Sopacua Jakarta, Indonesia mcs21n@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-c-sopacua/ Finance Business Analytics Spring 2024 Consumer Tax Litigation Texas Tort Reform and Commercial Auto Liability Litigation How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? My goal is to help students build curiosity and critical thinking for students. I aim to deepen their understanding of research through getting experience, and enhancing their problem-solving skills. It's important they learn how to analyze data, and present results. Matthew Sopacua Portrait .jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?token=pdT9tH2RgMUwosZ8D-81qQLujkETOFH80hLehLrKscU 2023-2024
68 Thu, 12/08/2022 - 11:11 AM Anonymous 217.180.196.68 Kevin Borschel Kevin Borschel Tallahassee, FL, USA klborschel@fsu.edu No N/A Testing form N/A Testing form N/A Testing form N/A Testing form N/A Testing form How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Allowed me the honor of testing this form. NUNYA SASQUATCH.jpg 2022 No
65 Tue, 11/29/2022 - 08:46 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.8 Juhi Patel Juhi C Patel Gulf Breeze pateljcp02@gmail.com No Behavioral Neuroscience Chemistry Fall 2023 Currently, I'm working with older adults and testing different ways cognition may change as we age and have potential risk factors for dementia. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has changed me in many ways. I've grown to foster a love for research and develop a realization that research is constantly growing and that there isn't just one set way to go about it, like so many of the things we see in a school textbook context. I hope that I am able to impact my students in the same way and help them find their place on campus. Juhi Patel.JPG 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=QT6W0iH3JcGYFWo1Nh_PYx546hvw_g4KlHrKZIfnnUg 2022-2023
64 Mon, 11/28/2022 - 05:17 PM Anonymous 8.19.56.179 Karina Frey Karina Frey She/her/hers Tampa, FL, USA Kgf20b@fsu.edu Yes Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Chemistry Spring, 2023 Our research focuses on the neurodegenerative disease “Huntington’s disease” and the mechanical insights to the process of autophagy (misfolded protein degradation) in the mutant Huntington protein of yeast models. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has been an amazing opportunity to segue into research exposure and experience. I was able to find the research lab that I have now been a part of for two years from the UROP program, and I absolutely love my research lab. I have made so many connections with PhD candidates and research professors, and have learned so many different experimental procedures and analyses. Because I had such a great experience with the research process, I wanted to become a UROP leader to help people like me with little prior research knowledge to become aware of the undergraduate research opportunities and benefits. Besides research, I take part in dance marathon as a morale captain, am Vice President of Finance for the Medical Fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon, and am a dancer in Level Dance Company/ have danced since I was three years old! I love to read and love animals! 8B7676CB-77FA-4919-BB40-FA7370D4E441.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=6zY9mDI4c2kaUr1TCoWO5WdmRbjALotTG7KgkEVU8UQ 2022-2023
63 Sun, 11/27/2022 - 05:33 PM Anonymous 128.186.58.81 Christina Davis Christina Davis she/her Miami, Florida, USA ced20a@fsu.edu No Finance Spring 2023 Currently focusing on Gender Discrimination in Public Accounting Firms (Business Research). How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has done a multitude of things to affect my time here at FSU! First, my UROP leaders opened my eyes to the numerous resources FSU has to offer not just with research but also with wellness and academics. Through UROP, I have also learned how to properly conduct research and be a part of a research team. I love playing with my kittens and binging watching good shows. thumbnail_tempFile.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=9ORJepCoCrQteKeIAIpIdE4MvSVHRgPBaUO4-LZlu2I 2022-2023
62 Tue, 11/22/2022 - 10:40 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.47 Catherine Rodriguez Catherine Rodriguez she/her/hers Miami, FL, USA cr20l@fsu.edu Yes Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Chemistry, Spanish Spring 2024 Neuroscience/ Biology I have attended a few poster competitions at FSU, and I attended the 2022 Chemical Senses Retreat as a spectator. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? Becoming a UROP leader has enabled me to build long-lasting, invaluable relationships. This opportunity has allowed me to hone professional skills including my communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Because I want to enter a competitive field, it is imperative that I learn how to be a great, effective leader. That is, someone who guides and motivates a group of people successfully. Someone who instills values such as integrity, hard work, and professionalism. I believe that I always need to be the best version of myself. Thus, inspiring others to be the best versions of themselves is something I would look forward to every class as a UROP leader.
As a UROP student a years ago, I gained invaluable knowledge from my mentors, who were instrumental in my growth process, helping me realize my full potential and pushing me beyond my comfort zone. As a current UROP Leader I aim to be the kind of leader whom students can confide in and look to for advice. 		I'm a pre-med student, with a passion for medicine and sciences. I love giving back to the community, which is why I volunteer at TMH.
I'm part of the FSU Equestrian Club, and I'm on the Dressage Competitive team. I love being around animals (specially horses and dogs)
I' m a member of a social service sorority, Delta Nu Zeta; and I'm also a mentor for FSU freshmen that have earned an AA degree while they were in high school.

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61 Fri, 11/18/2022 - 11:22 PM Anonymous 8.19.56.179 Ryan Merlin Ryan Merlin Des Plaines, IL, USA rtm20@fsu.edu Yes Biology Chemisty Spring, 2024 I currently am not participating in any research. When I was in UROP, I conducted research in molecular biophysics in the Stroupe Lab. The goal of my research was to determine the structure of a particular protein using Protein How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? My number one priority is making sure my UROP students make the most out of not only their time in UROP but also their first or second year. I want to make sure my students have every resource they need to succeed and thrive in their first research experience at FSU. I'm on the pre-vet track, and I am also the vice president of swim club and medical brigades. Ryan Merlin _0.JPG 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=OsQT15CYAla6GrMahb1t4CtE0oJK3TwRKrQ4JJ9gW90 2022-2023