UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #264

First Name: Sydney
Last Name: Mock
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Sydney Mock
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Marietta, Georgia
FSU email : sm22g@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): Biological Science
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Fall 2026
What is your current research focus?:
I am currently on the pre-pharmacy track, looking to continue research there in research and development. I participated in UROP my sophomore year working on collegiate recovery programs.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
I completed an independent research project in 2022 in veterinary sciences about tibial plateau leveling osteotomy recovery, which allowed me to compete at the national level at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

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.:
UROP was the most formative experience I have had at FSU. The year-long program allowed me to grow as a student, diversified my career options, and let me pursue something I was interested in. It helped me gain so many connections and real-world experience, which has been invaluable to me since finishing my research project. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
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Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/19566/IMG_3187.jpg
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2025Year2025: 2025
Approved: No
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2025-2026