UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #202
Submission information
Submission Number: 202
Submission ID: 19176
Submission UUID: a54606d5-6141-4ee2-bb19-f5d0550fdd91
Submission URI: /urop-leader-information-submission
Submission Update: /urop-leader-information-submission?token=3wJpyd4OkqFmUKgIFoPwOaOdYecxXgc2EVmYVLHgLQw
Created: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 06:41 PM
Completed: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 06:42 PM
Changed: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 06:42 PM
Remote IP address: 172.59.65.153
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: UROP Leaders Information
Submitted to: UROP Leader Information Submission
| First Name | Shilpa |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Shiju |
| Full name as you would like it to appear on the website | Shilpa Shiju |
| Preferred Pronouns | She/her |
| Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA) | Tallahassee |
| FSU email | sms22s@fsu.edu |
| Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP | Yes |
| LinkedIn URL (optional) | |
| Major(s) | Behavioral Neuroscience |
| Minor(s) | Chemistry |
| Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022) | Spring 2027 |
| What is your current research focus? | My current focus is on the Hadza tribe, specifically their beliefs about sickness and vaccines. With the help of Eric Shattuck, the head of the SHIRE lab, I explore how cultural traditions, historical experiences, and external influences shape their perceptions of illness and modern medicine. By analyzing these perspectives, my work aims to contribute to a better understanding of vaccine hesitancy and healthcare engagement among indigenous communities. |
| Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in? | I have a strong background in research engagement. I have participated in high school science fairs and assisted students in finding research labs, fostering their scientific interests and opportunities. |
| 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. | As a UROP Leader, I hope to help students discover fields they are passionate about, even if those fields are outside of their major. I want to show them the importance of research, not just as an academic pursuit, but as a way to positively impact society. My goal is to inspire students to see the fun and excitement in research, while helping them understand how it can make a meaningful difference in the world. |
| Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share | Badminton Sewing plushies Reading |
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| 2025Year2025 | 2025 |
| Approved | No |
| Update URL UROP Leaders | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=3wJpyd4OkqFmUKgIFoPwOaOdYecxXgc2EVmYVLHgLQw |
| Years as a UROP Leader | 2025-2026 |