UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #205

First Name: Darwin
Last Name: Rodriguez
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Darwin Rodriguez
Preferred Pronouns: he/him/el
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Fort Lauderdale, FL | Corinto, Morazan, El Salvador
FSU email : dr24k@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
LinkedIn URL (optional): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigdar/
Major(s): Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Minor(s): Sociology & Urban and Regional Planning
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Summer, 2026
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focuses on conducting a scoping review that examines the current state of diversity in federal clinical trials, specifically for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive populations. This research aims to highlight the gaps in the representation of these communities in federal clinical trials and determine what measures can be taken to improve the representation of these populations. The overall goal is to advocate for more inclusive and equitable research practices in public health and clinical research.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
Through my Methods of Social Research course, I conducted a mini-group research project surveying immigrants with citizenship and first-generation Americans on their political attitudes in the United States, and how their political views may have shifted over the course of the last two election cycles.
Currently, I'm interested in conducting more Urban and Regional Planning-related research!

Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How has UROP impacted your time at FSU?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
Coming to FSU as a transfer student, UROP has transformed my college experience and made my transition to FSU smoother. It has provided me with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience in my college journey. Through UROP, I've strengthened my communication, critical thinking, and academic writing skills, as well as my network, opening doors to future opportunities. Overall, I've gained a clearer sense of my academic and career interests/goals, and it has made me feel more confident navigating research spaces!

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I love going to the beach, hanging with friends, going to concerts, and playing Minecraft!

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2025Year2025: 2025
Approved: No
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2025-2026