UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #253

First Name: Katelynn
Last Name: Hawthorne
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Katelynn Hawthorne
Preferred Pronouns: She/her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Plant City, FL, USA
FSU email : Kmh23c@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): Criminology and International Affairs
Minor(s): Russian/Eastern European Studies and U.S. Intelligence Certificate 
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Fall, 2026
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of Florida's Risk Protection Orders (RPOs), which are legal tools designed to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a significant risk to themselves or others. I'm particularly interested in assessing how these orders are implemented across jurisdictions and their impact on public safety outcomes, such as reductions in firearm-related suicides or violent incidents.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
I have also participated in research focused on developing a comprehensive database of state hate crime legislation across the U.S. 

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.:
As a student in UROP, I have been afforded a variety of opportunities that have greatly enriched my time at Florida State University. The program has not only allowed me to explore research as a potential career path, but also deepen my understanding of the research process and build meaningful connections with faculty mentors. Additionally, UROP helped me secure a research internship, further enhancing my academic and professional development

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
Russian, Pottery, Reading, Traveling, Rock Climbing, Running

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2025Year2025: 2025
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2025-2026