UROP Leader Information Submission
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124 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #124 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #124 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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. |
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122 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #122 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #122 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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 |
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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 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #121 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #121 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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 Reading Hiking |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=VptgffhQp9Me4vj_Q6rrHQMthcc7JKkvCHAVBdn5tPs | 2023-2024 | |||
120 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #120 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #120 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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. |
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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 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #119 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #119 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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. |
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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 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #118 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #118 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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! |
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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 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #117 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #117 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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. |
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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 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #116 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #116 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #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. |
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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 | ||||
115 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #115 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #115 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #115 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 08:08 PM | Anonymous | 153.33.70.30 | Sophia | Williams | Sophia Williams | she/her | Dunedin, FL, USA | stw21@fsu.edu | Yes | Environmental Science and Spanish | Spring 2025 | I am involved in research in the Okamoto lab concerning the effects of harvesting and food variability on the life history of the freshwater fish, Heterandria formosa. | This past summer I did an internship at the Coastal Studies Institute in the Outer Banks, NC. I researched an emerging pathogenic disease, called Black Gill Disease, that is affecting estuarine shrimp species and participated in lots of field work in estuaries and marshes. | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | As a UROP leader, I hope to be a helpful resource for my students and make their experience with research as low-stress and enjoyable as possible. I want to help them make the most out of this experience!! | I'm a big fan of yoga, traveling, live music, and the outdoors! |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=s1uZl6frP_Mmaq9sgzv6athvhbQfYxK1ch2xe-4zr-4 | 2023-2024 | |||
114 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #114 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #114 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #114 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 06:18 PM | Anonymous | 8.24.21.96 | Olivia | Martin | Olivia Martin | She/Her | Lake Worth, FL, USA | olm21a@fsu.edu | Yes | Political Science & History | Spring, 2024 | Currently I am not conducting research; however, I previously studied how social media affects the emotional well-being of its users. | After concluding UROP as a freshman, I worked with Dr. Vanessa Dennen under the College of Education through a Directed Individual Study (DIS). I was able to specifically focus my research on understanding Florida State Students and their social media use. | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | As A UROP leader I hope to provide a welcoming environment where my students can thrive at Florida State. Furthermore, I hope to aid my students in building lasting connections and experiences, that I was once able to gain as a student in UROP. Moreover, I hope to provide a supporting, encouraging, environment where my students feel free to explore different research outlets as well as push and test their own educational boundaries. | My hobbies include going to the gym and spending time with my friends & family . |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=rIqm4O5ZdwV25Z5Mb-R-k_EMBrCMUjcBljujMdwfqlQ | 2023-2024 | |||
113 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #113 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #113 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #113 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 03:21 PM | Anonymous | 73.179.163.101 | Aidan | Perez | Aidan G. Perez | He/Him/Él | Miami, FL, USA | agp21g@fsu.edu | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanperez/ | Biological Science | Chemistry | Spring 2025 | My current research focus is looking at the prevalence of Fibropapillomatosis in green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Crystal River, Fl and Bimini, BS. | How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? | UROP has impacted my time at FSU in so many ways! It gave such a great experience and opportunity to explore my passion for marine science and ecology in such a significant way. Most importantly, it taught me how to become a better communicator, and has helped me build so many connections and friendships! I've learned so many skills from UROP, and I'm excited to provide that impact to others! | Golf, sports, and medicine |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=62_6En0fpbuDXNcseo1Y9T_p585ZqXxg7eAxDx6oL6E | 2023-2024 | ||
112 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #112 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #112 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #112 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 03:07 PM | Anonymous | 8.14.156.117 | Elona | Berisha | Elona Berisha | She/her | Lake Worth | eb21d@fsu.edu | Yes | Biomathematics | Spring, 2025 | My current research focus is the "Statistical Modeling on Cell Encapsulation". In my research, we utilize probability distribution and statistical analysis to find the probability of cells per micro-fluidic droplet in a droplet generation system where cells are encapsulated. There are many biological, mathematical, and physical aspects of the research, however my main focus is the statistical and mathematical portion that combines the biological aspects and physical parameters and explains the probabilities of the randomness associated with droplet generation systems. | None other than the UROP colloquium and my UROP research, however I look forward to expanding my research endeavors! | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | As a UROP Leader, I hope to impact my students tremendously in various ways. I would like to encourage them to branch out of their comfort zones and reach out to the research community, and mentors on campus. I want my students to be able to find their research and become passionate with their contributions. At the same time, I want my students to find comfort in our classroom environment as a guide outside their academic lives. I want to impact the stigma my students may have on the classroom setting and the difficulties of research. As a UROP leader, I hope to pave the way of a nice open environment for my students that encourages them to feed their research passions. | Outside of school and UROP, I have many things that I love to do. I love to read, go to the beach, and hangout with my friends. I am also a really big foodie, so I always love reading new recipes and finding new restaurants wherever I am. |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=bOWX8CGzp_0AzCDqcVuBRpIq2wFTGmONzwc8H-3QClE | 2023-2024 | |||
111 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #111 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #111 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #111 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 02:38 PM | Anonymous | 73.171.227.76 | Lily | England | Lily England | Jacksonville, FL, USA | lge21@fsu.edu | No | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-england-933700232 | Human Development and Family Sciences | Chemistry and Psychology | Spring 2025 | Currently, I work in Dr. Wu's lab in the Department of Health and Human Sciences. I am working as a research assistant on her current study which is surveying emotions of new parents to more broadly understand intergenerational transmission of psychopathology in the family. | Before studying at Florida State, I did several years of research involving polymers and polymer chemistry with the goal of discovering eco-friendly plastic alternatives. As a UROP student, I worked on a project in the Special Education department studying modified schema-based instruction in mathematics for students with extensive support needs. | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | As a UROP leader, I hope to expand my students' idea of what research is. Coming into college and UROP myself, I thought I knew what research looked like. I did not understand the extent to which research allows professionals in every field to dive deeper into their subject area, help others, and build the body of knowledge on subjects. |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=EcF_lIQ4emTj1xWf2SVeXf4O1gDxxEZ0d3NvYihJX_A | 2023-2024 | |||
110 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #110 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #110 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #110 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 02:27 PM | Anonymous | 144.174.210.197 | Katherine | Moore | Katherine | she/her | Miami, FL | ksm21d@fsu.edu | No | Anthropology | Geology | Spring 2025 | My main research focus is on archaeology but specifically underwater research applications in archaeology. | I have worked in several archaeology labs on campus and have participated in several archaeological digs over the past two summers. | How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? | UROP gave me a great foot in the door to learn and explore other research opportunities on campus It is a great way to learn if research is really for you and what it means to do research. | Vice President of Seminole Scuba Club and Member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=z22673HdtSBxPJh5KYo3tz2FzUsRUKfrK9mr8l6GBrw | 2023-2024 | ||
109 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #109 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #109 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #109 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 01:54 PM | Anonymous | 153.33.70.32 | John | DeCaro | John DeCaro | He/Him | Tampa, FL, USA | jcd21d@fsu.edu | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-decaro-93b648267/ | Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences - Clinical Professions | Spring, 2025 | My current research examines the potential benefits of creatine, a popular athletic supplement, on cardiovascular and metabolic health, specifically in sedentary adults. In our lab, we are fortunate enough to utilize the novel microdialysis testing procedure, something that is rather rare in labs across the country. From our pilot data, we have seen a correlation between creatine supplementation and improved microvascular blood flow, as well as blood sugar stability following a high-sugar meal. | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | I hope to guide students through this introduction to their undergraduate research career, as it can be a daunting task where many may be asking themselves, 'where do I start?'. Additionally, I hope to serve as an older, more experienced mentor for my younger students regarding life at FSU in general, whether it pertains to classes, campus recreation, clubs, etc. | In Tallahassee during the school year, I am involved with Greek Life and really enjoy the intramural sports FSU has to offer. When back home in Tampa, I enjoy being outdoors and near the ocean, especially to go fishing. |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=F58swC4uat_bXR1UJdlnkA43HqbK6No_fflSSGcoBjg | 2023-2024 | |||
108 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #108 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #108 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #108 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 01:06 PM | Anonymous | 76.229.166.40 | Meghana | Varanasi | Meghana Varanasi | She/ Her | Miami, FL, USA | Mnv21a@fsu.edu | No | Criminology | Law & Philosophy | Spring, 2025 | My current research is centered around hate crime offenders. We are attempting to build a database to attach typologies to the offenders, as well as to mine as much information about them as possible. The typologies we use are retaliatory, defensive, mission, and thrill-seeking. The database has a set of holistic factors such as offender background, motivation, crime, victim background, location, etc. We use these pieces of information to determine what typology category the offender fits under. | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | I hope that as a UROP leader, I can impact students in a positive way. I would love to inspire them not only in their field of study, but to push their boundaries so that they explore new academic fields. I want them to feel comfortable with research, mentor relationships, public speaking, and research dissemination. My goal is for everyone to leave my class knowing that they are ready for any and all research opportunities that they may experience through FSU and beyond. | I play the violin. I’m a very sporty person- I’ve played tennis for almost seven years but I enjoy playing all sports. I am really interested in volunteering as well so I am very involved in my commmunity. |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=RieXCsVaqjmnqy9NYJAGINYKm49ypkRDdP0vGmpH4uc | 2023-2024 | |||
107 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #107 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #107 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #107 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:19 PM | Anonymous | 68.234.254.28 | Julia | Johansen | Julia Scaff Johansen | she/her/hers | Jacksonville, FL, USA | jsj20ba@fsu.edu | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-johansen-0aba78222/ | Marketing and International Affairs | Spring, 2024 | N/A | How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? | UROP helped me develop the hard and soft skills I needed for the rest of my college career. My UROP leaders helped me discover everything Florida State University had to offer and the research I did made me realize my passions for my future career as well as how to take accountability in my field. |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=E8h_PyMhBhC4MMjtP_NhIgEe5E9MmXD7I5Uh3if-cU8 | 2023-2024 | ||||
106 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #106 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #106 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #106 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:57 AM | Anonymous | 98.242.179.241 | Natalee | Escobar | Natalee Escobar | she/her | Pembroke Pines, Florida | nge21a@fsu.edu | Yes | Communication Sciences and Disorders | Child Development | Spring 2025 | My current research focus is the relationship between speech and language and early literacy skills in pre-elementary aged children. | I participated in UROP on a project investigating how practice based training impacts the implementation of print referencing in paraeducators working with preschoolers with speech and language delays. Additionally, I am a research assistant at the Florida Center for Reading Research where I have been working on a project investigating effectiveness of a professional development plan on strengthening literacy and print skills in pre-elementary aged students in South Carolina. | How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? | For me, UROP served as an important gateway to research. Once I participated in UROP, I felt prepared to venture into other research opportunities. UROP has made me more confident in applying for research positions, jobs, and projects. Because of UROP, I have been afforded amazing opportunities at Florida State. | I am passionate about sustainability, thrifting, and protecting the environment. I am interested in volunteering at animal rescues and doing yoga. |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=O4_6hcufTOwxTSVoAR5d1CkBFFFcsATiXIe4dEjvttQ | 2023-2024 | ||
105 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #105 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #105 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #105 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:41 AM | Anonymous | 69.244.209.94 | Carolyn | Emerson | Carolyn Emerson | She/Her | Zephyrhills, FL, USA | CJE20a@fsu.edu | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/cemerson2002/ | Meteorology | Mathematics, Computer Science | Spring, 2024 | Currently, I am doing research in the relationship between the El Nino Southern Oscillation and lake sinkhole events in Tallahassee, FL | Honors in the Major Student | How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? | UROP was my first introduction into academic research. Originally, I did not know this was something I could do as an undergraduate, and I definitely appreciated the opportunities that came with the UROP program. It led me into working as a research assistant and into my own Honors in the Major project. | Weightlifting Weather forecasting |
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2023 | Yes | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=2bG267f2RXPemhuXHeKT4KSiVk0whqNZVv6LZCo3MU8 | 2023-2024 | |
102 | Star/flag UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #102 | Lock UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #102 | Add notes to UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #102 | Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:36 AM | Anonymous | 153.33.70.30 | Sean | Faletti | Sean Faletti | he/him | Orlando, FL, USA | sdf21@fsu.edu | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-faletti-8a4858232 | Creative Writing and Human Rights and Social Justice | Social Entrepreneurship | Spring, 2025 | My current research focus examines the intersection between the arts and contemporary social justice. I am examining the historical basis for the use of the arts in social justice movements and exploring how this might have shifted or evolved in contemporary discourse. | During my freshman year, I researched U.S. and Japanese relations post-World War II as portrayed through film under the supervision of Dr. Christina Owens. I had a specific focus on the portrayal of the American ninja and the archetype’s connections to white saviorism, cultural appropriation, and a variety of other factors that may have influenced the relationship between the aforementioned countries. | How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? | I hope to impact my students as a UROP Leader by leaving them with one new curiosity they hadn’t entered class with. Research is all about finding intersections and commonalities between your passions and interests, and if students leave my class with one new question or curiosity they didn’t enter with (just as I left UROP with a newfound interest in film) then I’ll feel fulfilled in my position. | In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and going to the gym. I serve on the executive boards for the American Student Union and South Asian Student Association and would highly recommend students get involved in those spaces if they are interested! |
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