UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #159

First Name: Ana
Last Name: Pereira
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Ana Pereira
Preferred Pronouns: they/them
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Miami, FL, USA
FSU email : acp21a@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
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Major(s): Physics
Minor(s): Chemistry & Mathematics
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2025
What is your current research focus?:
Nuclear physics. I'm not entirely sure if I want to pursue experimental or theoretical research, but both are cool to me as of now! I'm pursuing experimental research with FSU's Dr. Vandana Tripathi and theoretical research with Brookhaven National Lab's Dr. Emanuel Chimanski.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
I've performed research in biological sciences, chemistry, and physics lab at FSU. I'm also a 2024 IDEA Grant recipient for my Summer 2024 work with Dr. Tripathi.

Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
I hope to educate and inspire students about how broad of a spectrum research encompasses, and how research can help them grow academically and personally, even if students decide they don't want to do research long-term!

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
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2025Year2025: 2024
Approved: Yes
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025