UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #291

First Name: Rylie
Last Name: Fitzgerald
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Rylie Fitzgerald
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Orlando, FL, USA
FSU email : rmf23c@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): Psychology and Criminology
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring, 2028
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focuses on the psychology behind romantic relationships in young adults. Currently, I am working on a project lead by Dr. Mickey Langlais regarding situationships. We focus on how young men maintain these relationships as well as why they are motivated to pursue less traditional relationship styles. Moreover, I am also interested in any and social and child psychology research.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
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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 strive to create an exciting and supportive learning environment that allows students to grow and be successful researchers. I hope to help connect students to a research project that they are passionate about and can gain the most value from. I also wish to facilitate meaningful in-class discussions as well as provide resources to help students thrive. I hope to encourage my students to ask questions, be open-minded, and by unafraid to try new things!

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
Some of my hobbies include traveling, baking, going to the beach, and taking pilates classes!

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/22292/Facetune_12-03-2026-17-16-22.JPEG
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2026Year2026: 2026
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026