UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #188

Submission information
Submission Number: 188
Submission ID: 13781
Submission UUID: 52912328-6c71-4a69-be6c-a7959eb82687

Created: Sun, 04/21/2024 - 07:49 PM
Completed: Sun, 04/21/2024 - 08:56 PM
Changed: Thu, 05/23/2024 - 09:15 AM

Remote IP address: 98.230.114.207
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
First Name Maria
Last Name Penalver
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website Maria Penalver
Preferred Pronouns she/her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA) Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
FSU email mp22bb@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP Yes
LinkedIn URL (optional)
Major(s) Computer Science
Minor(s)
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022) Fall 2026
What is your current research focus? I was involved last year in a research study exploring intersectional barriers that LGBTQ+ students of color experienced in K-12. After changing my major to Computer Science, I'm looking to get involved in research regarding Artificial Intelligence.
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. 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 aid my students in fostering a love for research, as well as providing overall support in their college experience. In addition to providing guidance regarding research practices and scientific research, I want to help my students with other professional aspects like networking, public speaking, and extracurricular involvement.
Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share I'm a photographer, and I love playing guitar, piano, and drums. I also love snowboarding and spending time with friends.
Headshot IMG_0073 (1)_0.jpg
2025Year2025 2024
Approved Yes
Update URL UROP Leaders https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=_gNzi-w3RYFU7x2MhMNZN8bEG5ka5U0U6RKacvLOLa4
Years as a UROP Leader 2024-2025