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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
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
60 Fri, 11/18/2022 - 04:24 PM Anonymous 98.230.48.104 Sadie Mack Sadie Mack She/Her Fleming Island, FL, USA srm20f@fsu.edu Yes Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences(IMS) Spring, 2024 My current research focus is in Marine Biology. I am currently doing stable isotope analysis measuring carbon and nitrogen isotopes in Southern Stingrays and Black Sea Bass to better determine each species trophic level. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has greatly impacted my time at Florida State. While I was always interested in getting involved in research in college, I was struggling to get started alone. This program allowed me the opportunity to immerse myself in research with an entire classroom of students and faculty behind me for support. The program enhanced not only my research skills, but also my communication, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. I am now a UROP mentor to give students the same imaging experience that I had. My hobbies/interests include:
-The FSU club cheerleading team, Garnet Girls.
-Exploring new coffee shops.
- Road trips.
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59 Fri, 11/18/2022 - 10:20 AM Anonymous 162.204.186.177 Fiona Giardino Fiona Giardino she, her, hers Vero Beach, FL, USA ffg20a@fsu.edu Yes Public Health Public Administration Spring, 2024 My current research focuses on how Covid 19 impacted the farming community and what can be done to make sure they are protected in the future. Farmworkers were not given the proper resources (masks, Covid tests) during the pandemic which put them at substantial risk of catching the virus. I have conducted literature reviews, interviews, and have come up with a list of ways that this kind of negative treatment could be avoided in the future. I have not participated in other research-related activities, but I hope to pursue an Honors in the Major project in Fall 2023! How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP has impacted my time at FSU by giving me a boost into my first research project, which I do not think I could have gotten on my own. My UROP leaders supported me as I struggled to find research initially, and the colloquium taught me a lot about research that I did not know before. I am very thankful for the UROP program as it helped me find my passion in research and continue to do that after completing it. Some hobbies are reading, writing, volunteering around Tallahassee, and having fun with my friends! Fiona Giardino Headshot.JPG 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=oKPg8O85GNb7ETgwXdPRJvRJJUc90L0cdEf1mPkKiMk 2022-2023
58 Fri, 11/18/2022 - 08:17 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.104 Hannah Gundelfinger Hannah Gundelfinger she/her Saint Augustine, FL, USA hfg18@fsu.edu Yes Biological Science Chemistry, Chinese Language Spring 2023 I am a research assistant in one of the studies under the Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic at Florida State University. In our lab, our specific research focus is on gun violence and different psychological factors that may perpetuate gun violence. In this past, I have worked with a focus on anxiety and PTSD, and currently have a focus on insecurities and gender vulnerability. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I currently serve as a UROP Leader for STEM transfer students, a section that I had hoped to teach when I initially applied for the program. This section has a special place in my heart because choosing to change schools is very brave and the transition can be difficult initially. I hope to be able to facilitate a relationship with my students that communicates support, while helping bridge the gap between research and fun for them. I aspire to help my students find the aspects of their research that bring them joy and challenge them to become better researchers. In addition to this, I want them to understand how their research impacts the world around them and the importance of their work. Choosing to engage in research at an undergraduate level is an incredible accomplishment and rare opportunity, and I want to celebrate students who choose to do it! Involvements: EMT, Emergency Room Technician, Research Assistant, Campus Recreation Outdoor Pursuits Trip Leader, Vice President of Inclusion for Pi Beta Phi, English Language Mentor, Rotary International
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57 Fri, 11/18/2022 - 12:22 AM Anonymous 144.174.212.40 Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson Palm Beach, Fl Axj20@fsu.edu No Interdisciplinary Social Science Education Fall 2023 My current research is housed in the college of education and interdisciplinary social sciences. It deals with undergraduate students of color and the experiences they had before and during college. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? UROP was the first research experience I had in college. Through it, I solidified my love for qualitative research and the pursuit of why. Since I have decided to apply for multiple research fellowships, Honors In The Major, and pursue a post-graduate degree heavily involved in research. UROP has taught me that my time at FSU is best spent doing research. It 25059D39-AF9A-4482-BB66-EA1153815D2C.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=Z3VR7skJhNO5JsoEnmeuQ23x9MDJJ5c1ft8qVijxeXE 2022-2023
56 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 11:16 PM Anonymous 69.1.196.121 Kehinde Sogbesan Kehinde Sogbesan he/him/his Jacksonville, FL, USA kds20@fsu.edu No Biotech in STEM Entrepreneurship Chemistry and Biology Spring 2024 Advocacy through research has always been my mission and research focus through any project I partake in. In researching at Mayo Clinic, it was finding alternative detective methods to SARS-CoV-2 to diminish the deaths among minority and disenfranchised communities. In UROP, it was advocating for an electronic health record in developing countries as a member of the Global Health Collaborative Project. In my own research, I study fast detective methods for sexually transmitted diseases to better sexual health for college students, disenfranchised communities, and the LGBTQ+ community. In 2022, I was awarded the IDEA Grant to begin my own venture in creating a rapid STD test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. In juggling classes, I still partake in this independent venture research project. As mentioned above, I served as the lead research assistant at Mayo Clinic in the peak of the pandemic. Researching, analyzing data, and synthesizing solutions allowed for my first publication and has since fueled my love for research. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? As a UROP leader, I want my students to see the beauty and multiplicity of research. One does not have to be in the lab all day, if they do not long to be in the lab. There are so many different avenues and facets of research that one can partake in. My love for advocacy and innovation led me to begin my own venture. It was not my love for photosynthesis rather it was my zeal to help people and create a lasting impact. In serving students, I try to debunk these misconceptions and allow them to find the research that captivates and inspires them. Allow your passions and interests to drive you to your destined research project. In a sense, it is like picking a show to binge for the next year. You won't binge a show that you are not interested in just like you shouldn't choose a project that you don't want to partake in. Like many things in life, research is personalized to each and every individual. Working Out, Advocacy and Awareness, Lover of Music and Dance, and the African Student Association President IMG_2389.jpeg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=mcL_7KCwm657RGdQn2UV2aWrkbr5zlC_MWbqqLTPC6g 2022-2023
55 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 06:56 PM Anonymous 71.203.105.192 Morgan Ling Morgan Ling She/Her Tallahassee, FL, USA She/Her Yes Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Clinical Professions Spring, 2023 Given I am a senior Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences student, I am currently working on my capstone project. The title of my capstone project is: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Influence of Burnout and Workload on ICU Registered Nurses During Covid-19. Having worked in the ICU during the Covid-19 pandemic, I am very passionate about my area of research. During my UROP experience, I worked in a biomedical research lab in the FSU College of Medicine. My project focused on chromosome mis-segregation as it pertained to cancer genetics. I also helped one of my professors in completing her dissertation for her Marriage and Family Therapy doctorate. Working with her, we examined the effects of phone snubbing within relationships. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Given UROP was my first exposure to biomedical research, it served as a foundational experience to my current knowledge of genetics, cell biology, and lab technique. My research project focused on advanced biology and genetics, so I began by learning the fundamentals necessary to understand the basic concepts presented in the lab prior to taking biology courses. I am grateful for my UROP experience, as I was able further my critical thinking skills needed for my coursework and current research experience. My primary interests are traveling, hiking, and photography. I am trying to visit all of the US National Parks before I am 30 and so far I am at 13. I am preparing to return to India to teach English and in my gap year I will be working at an orphanage in Kenya and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro after! Screen Shot 2022-05-11 at 4.08.38 PM.png 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=auV0SsbWvf2ue40s0XrVlXhMHmt7fR9qUAjvdMZ-P0w 2022-2023
54 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 06:31 PM Anonymous 68.47.141.208 Abigail Gordon Abigail Gordon she/her/hers Palm City, FL, USA amg19l@my.fsu.edu Yes International Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate (TESOL) Spring, 2023 I am currently writing a thesis investigating the cultural shifts and adaptations made in Germany while accommodating and housing Syrian refugees. Honors in the Major and UROP How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to instill an interest and passion in research. I think that curiosity is a characteristic that is vital to maintain, and I think that research is a great way for college students to do just that. I hope to help my students discover passions and goals that they will carry for the rest of their lives. Outside of school and work, I enjoy reading and writing! ADFEB233-94CD-4DC0-9395-83EE5F96B2C9.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=zHoQ1GXJasiH3dhnvyzOjjfUUJN4zUjLy6U9XBrHZhk 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
53 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 04:50 PM Anonymous 144.174.212.13 David Ackart David Ackart Tampa, FL da19e@fsu.edu Yes Behavioral Neuroscience Spring 2023 I am researching threat perception and implicit bias. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? I was not planning on doing research when I initially came to FSU, but UROP opened the door to research for me. UROP has widened my perspective on research and help me grow as a adaptive problem solver. Medical response unit medheadshotcompressed1024_1.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=Bk9xfcN1TbfXGnV21ioGONROtwO6BBCCgXePr7jTU8s 2022-2023
52 Thu, 11/17/2022 - 02:10 AM Anonymous 199.44.92.17 Carla Santiago Carla Santiago Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA cas19c@fsu.edu Yes Biological Science Spring 2023 I am currently studying the influence of sensory systems on the foraging behavior of Heliconius charithonia. I participated in historical research with a focus on territorial Florida. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? I hope to impact my students by teaching in a way that encourages active learning and develops the best learning environment for my students. By facilitating a domain where students can freely share their thoughts through talking or writing, students will be encouraged to reflect on class lessons. In this way, they will fully comprehend the total value of class lessons and be able to utilize what they learned outside of the classroom. In addition, by enthusiastically interacting with the material, I hope to inspire my students. I am convinced that the most critical aspect of teaching is to inspire and motivate your students to learn more and challenge themselves. SantiagoLabonte_Carla.photo_.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=GzFrVk3jzqbGfOnYwZDrOU6-aYnbscpBBZMo1QWCFbs 2022-2023
51 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:58 PM Anonymous 68.234.254.36 Endryval Camba Endryval Camba She, Her, Hers Weston, FL, USA ebc20@fsu.edu Yes Psychology, English Literature Law and Philosophy, Humanities Summer 2023 My current research focus is on historical photographs, narratives, and exploring the interplay that women scientists, stereotypes, and gender roles have in photographical depictions throughout the Cold War. How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader? Being involved in UROP, both as a student and leader, has given me the opportunity to work from multiple perspectives while also meeting amazing people along the way. I have learned so much within these two years, and as a UROP Leader, I hope to foster these same passions within my students. My UROP students have inspired me to work towards my goals and I look forward to seeing the impact they will have during their time at FSU! Outside of UROP, I am currently on the FSU Mock Trial team and Vice President of the Pre-Law Society. In my free time, I enjoy playing games with my friends and drawing/painting. pfp.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=jlNHyKmw6ggi3LjHnqYKmookLOdIoue-4I9-ilFlVvE 2022-2023
50 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:49 PM Anonymous 153.33.70.25 Hanna Neustadter Hanna Neustadter she/her/hers Tallahassee, FL, USA hn19b@fsu.edu Yes Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Health Management, Policy, and Information Spring 2024 While in UROP, I was able to learn python programming and help create a brand new python software that displays a 3D visualization of a zebra finch's brain and the parts of the brain used to communicate. This software can be downloaded online by anyone and used as tool to aid researchers studying the zebra finch. After UROP I joined a research lab under FSU's College of Health and Human Sciences that conducts biomedical research for NASA, studying the long term effects of simulated and true spaceflight conditions, such as microgravity and deep space radiation, on the cardiovascular system. The findings of this project will hopefully help NASA and other space agencies learn more about how humans adapt to spaceflight and how to keep people safe as more people begin traveling to space. I presented at FSU's Undergraduate Research Symposium in 2021 and 2022. I also presented at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference in 2022. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? During my college decision process it was really important to me that I picked a school that allowed me to excel not only in my academics, but also explore my passions through enriching extracurricular opportunities. UROP was one of the most intriguing programs offered by any of the major universities that I was interested in, and the prospect of being able to immediately start participating in undergraduate research as early as my freshman year was ultimately one of the main reasons I chose to attend FSU. My participation in the program exceeded all expectations I had. During UROP, I was able to gain experience working on a project that combined both computer science and medical science, exposing me to interests I did not even know that I had. I was able to explore my interests outside of a normal classroom setting and ultimately ended up switching my major to Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences with a focus in Health Information Technology, the perfect intersection of technology and medical sciences. Within my first year of college, I became more confident in my ability to communicate professionally and made strong connections with other like-minded individuals and accomplished research faculty who supported me every step of the way. I have found my passion for research and interdisciplinary approaches to medical topics through my original start in UROP, and I am so grateful for all of the amazing opportunities I have been able to participate in with the knowledge and confidence that I gained from this program. As a UROP Leader, I now get to help other students explore their passions through participating in research and I strongly encourage anyone who in interested in research to apply. Traveling, tennis UROP Headshot.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=TNiaQ2j4CtuuwVxYqKNC9I8LzPZIilzHzZgBtOISbB4 2022-2023
49 Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:02 PM Anonymous 68.59.127.107 Sophia Gannaoui Sophia Gannaoui she/her/hers Kissimmee, FL, USA srg20f@fsu.edu Yes Choral Music Education Fall, 2024 Currently, I am exploring my cultural heritage and finding the connections between Filipino and Moroccan vocal music for my Honors in the Major thesis. During my senior year of high school, I conducted a study analyzing how learning choral music in German could affect pronouncing German correctly outside of a musical setting for my AP Research project. How has UROP impacted your time at FSU? Being in UROP has helped expose me to a bunch of research fields that I would not have otherwise gone out of my way to learn about without being introduced to it first. It has also been highlighted to me that there needs to be better representation for research in the arts which has motivated me to discover the research that graduate students and faculty members in my college are conducting. I have been inspired to help contribute to more research created in the field of music along with finding ways to make it more interdisciplinary for more people to be interested in it. I currently serve as a Programming Coordinator for the Asian American Student Union because I am dedicated to sharing Asian cultures and representation with the students of FSU in a fun way. In my free time, I enjoy video editing, exploring new places, visiting different restaurants, and being in water- either swimming or coxing a boat with the FSU Rowing Club. IMG_2482.jpg 2022 Yes http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=scHxOSAwTFqc0u5V3R9MPbJ7_FtP9cQAMNmYANJ_x_I 2022-2023