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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
104 Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:36 AM Anonymous 38.121.43.29 Keilly Miranda Torres Keilly Miranda Torres She/her Miami, FL, USA Km21f@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/keilly Political Science Communications Spring, 2024 Birthing care inequities amongst black individuals in the Gadsden County area. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope I can be a role model for my students, that they may learn from my experiences and mistakes and grow to be better. I hope I can offer them respect, advice, shared knowledge, and the opportunity to become involved not only in research but in other organizations on campus as well. I am a pre law honors student interested in criminal and human rights law. In my free time I enjoy reading, walking outside, going to the gym with my bestie, and hanging out with my friends.
On campus I am involved with the student leadership council for COSSPP, CASA, Women Student Union, Phi Beta Kappa, and Garnet and Gold Scholars		 DE025B95-D168-430C-B29C-E76682C49C4B.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=zzH2_OtsDUglfCa15c8i5_UQkZlb3j6HEbsqLvK9LXI 2023-2024
103 Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:30 AM Anonymous 96.84.148.217 Sarah Brophy Sarah Brophy she/her/hers Weston, FL, USA sab21f@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-a-brophy/ Political Science and History Fall, 2025 I am currently working on an Honors in the Major exploring the role of gender find determining "privileged" status for Jewish-Christian marriages under the Nazi regime under the tutelage of Dr. Nathan Stoltzfus. During UROP, I worked with Dr. Annika Culver on her book The Shogun's Grand Niece which is a microhistory of a Japanese noble family living in the United States, but who kept deep ties to Japan. My work focused on the Japanese immigrant experience in the US, particularly during World War II and the internment camps. I am also part of the Rosenstrasse Foundation on campus where we are creating a larger database of acts of civil courage under the Nazi regime across Germany and occupied territories with an emphasis on the Rosenstrasse Protests. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP taught me integral research skills for my field of study, including how to use more specialized sources like national and state databases. Even more than that it gave me the confidence to start my own independent research by giving me a place to start and contacts within the department to guide me. It also helped me narrow down what I was (and was not) interested in, allowing emt o choose a topic that I would find rewarding instead of grueling. I love to read, write, crochet, and play guitar. IMG_2431.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=sOP67w8OWcORWBFE3_bomZI6trUJ59T_5a1eqWFOclQ 2023-2024
101 Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:28 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.78 Charlie Tyson Charlie J. Tyson He/Him Miami, Florida, USA cjt21h@fsu.edu Yes Criminology and Criminal Justice Spring, 2025 The Incarceration Difficulties of Prisoners With Substance Abuse N/A How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? It has opened my eyes to a new understanding of research, allowing me to garner new connections and a new proclivity to learn. Fencing/Gaming/Money 3231A23C-8DA8-4E32-A2B4-26080745787C.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=r7c6dFFqK2WiaVpkpV9nny-XzHS0iRTU4yWnjh4Ttzg 2023-2024
100 Tue, 05/02/2023 - 03:42 PM Anonymous 8.14.156.47 Annelyse Woods Annelyse Woods She/Her/Hers McLean, Virginia, USA anw21i@fsu.edu Yes Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Chemistry Spring, 2025 I am currently involved in neuroscience research in Storace Lab. We have been plotting orexin-A, a neuropeptide, within the olfactory bulb of mice. I participated in the Neuroscience Initiative to Enhance Diversity 2023 (NIED) at UC Davis. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has had an incredible impact on my time at FSU. This program has allowed me to become much more heavily involved within the campus community and has given me so many great opportunities. I have also met so many amazing people that I probably wouldn’t have met if I hadn’t been a part of UROP. In my free time I enjoy building legos, spending time with my friends and family, and reading. 27883305-8BDF-4D67-910C-D6B7DE43E90D.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=H-0yKgew_HcRko0j_QzUJXH5C0My6JyZzrmqDqydLx4 2023-2024
99 Mon, 05/01/2023 - 03:44 PM Anonymous 69.254.161.249 Jessica Rodgers Jessica Rodgers she/her/hers Louisville, KY, USA jlr20c@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rodgers-b017bb222/ Sociology, Women's Studies Spring, 2024 My research experience focused on the bystander effect and citizen coproduction. This research aimed to grasp a better understanding on when individuals feel the necessity to intervene in various scenarios. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader, I hope to leave a positive impact on students. My goal is to create and facilitate a safe and welcoming classroom environment where each student feels heard, seen, and comfortable sharing their thoughts, opinions, or concerns. I'm a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and serve as the New Member Educator for 2023. I'm involved in Best Buddies and Dance Marathon and have served in leadership roles in both organizations. IMG_9796 2.png 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=nXOxb3bHtRKkFwOCJs-QOv6Sqy4vGcscsfHtRltA76o 2023-2024
98 Mon, 05/01/2023 - 01:05 PM Anonymous 144.174.214.39 Katherine Martinez Katherine Martinez she/her Miami, FL, USA kmm19g@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-martinez-3b7901204/ Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Spring, 2024 My current research focus involves behaviorally characterizing the effects of engineered extracellular vesicles throughout the process of neural healing after experiencing a stroke. I participated in UROP from fall 2020 to spring 2021. Since then, I have worked in research at the College of Medicine and the College of Engineering. At the College of Medicine, I assisted in research that looked into behavioral effects of Ketamine. At the College of Engineering, I assisted in research involving modifying extracellular vesicles (EVs). During summer 2023, I participated in the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Research Experience for Undergraduates (MagLab REU), where I continued my current research focus of behaviorally characterizing the effects of EVs after experiencing a stroke. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP was the foundation of my ongoing journey as an undergraduate researcher. Through this program, I gained the valuable skills needed to successfully participate in the research field, such as communication, public speaking, time management, and professionalism. These acquired skills have allowed me to successfully participate in 3 other labs and I could not be more grateful. With each research achievement I have accomplished, I have UROP to thank. This program has also given me the opportunity to help pass down the knowledge that was given to me to the younger and future undergraduates of Florida State University.
Throughout my time at FSU, I have been a part of the Medical Response Unit, a volunteer based program where EMR certified students respond to calls on campus during weekly shifts and other events, such as football tailgates, baseball games, circus programs, and more. In addition, I am Volunteer Coordinator for Brain Exercise Initiative. This is a club where members make weekly trips to retirement homes to complete worksheets with residents filled with brain exercises to delay the onset of Alzheimers/dementia. UROP_headshot.jpeg 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=HJjn9GwkUcuIoJYDvVbJTRYO5UOKo13U7cmbOwZ1fX4 2023-2024
97 Mon, 05/01/2023 - 11:01 AM Anonymous 144.174.210.4 Isabella Ensign Isabella Ensign she/her Wesley Chapel, FL, USA ise21@fsu.edu Yes https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-ensign-5bb459220/ Editing, Writing and Media and Political Science Environment and Society & Communications Spring, 2025 I did an extensive, year-long research project on safety procedures that public schools in the United States take to prevent gun violence. I am continuing to expand this research through my Honors in the Major thesis. I worked on research surrounding fatal transgender violence, where I assisted in creating a database to bring light to some of the cases that don't get attention from the media How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has brought me pure joy, amazing friends, and great opportunities that I would not have otherwise found at FSU. Being a UROP student gave me a plethora of interesting events and ways of participating on campus, and I made close friends that helped me do more. Being part of research again gave me a sense of belonging, and. made me feel like I was doing something for the greater good. I am the Editor-in-Chief of the FSView & Florida Flambeau and I have a tuxedo cat named Tucker:) IMG_5118 3.JPG 2023 Yes https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=uoI3ALITj4274BXYWn2pCSLeaJwnlni-Nk2QNHkSWKw 2023-2024
96 Sat, 04/29/2023 - 02:46 PM Anonymous 172.59.65.79 Mia Zheng Mia Zheng She/her Gainesville, FL, USA Mz21e@fsu.edu Yes Nursing Psychology Fall, 2024 Currently I am not conducting research, but my research focus would be on psychology, sociology, and health. I previously conducted research when I participated in the UROP program my freshman year. My research project focused on the history of the Swastika symbol and its meaning over time in different places around the world. From there we later sent out surveys to see what the American public view held on the Swastika and why. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to give a lasting impression of the UROP program for my students. As a place where the students can freely discuss their passions and expand on their interests. While keeping the classroom environment respectful, I hope to create an environment where students can make new lasting friendships in and out of the class. By creating a favorable impression of UROP I hope for my students to continue supporting this program and furthering their research interests. - piano
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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