UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #270

First Name: Shannon
Last Name: Smekle
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Shannon Smekle
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): West Palm Beach, FL, USA
FSU email : sks23e@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
LinkedIn URL (optional): www.linkedin.com/in/shannonsmekle
Major(s): Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
Minor(s): Chemistry
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2027
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focus is on health disparities in the United States and the use of public health initiatives and their clinical outcomes.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
During my time in UROP 

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.:
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Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I love reading, crocheting, painting, history videos, and Harry Potter

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/22270/My%20headshot.jpg
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2026Year2026: 2026
Approved: No
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026