UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #303

First Name: Mariafe
Last Name: Concha
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Mariafe Concha 
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): North Miami
FSU email : mlc24c@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 & Psychology 
Minor(s): Law and Philosophy 
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2027
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focuses on conducting a systematic review of national data sources to investigate assaults on police officers. Specifically to find out how frequently these instances occur, what causes them, and how trustworthy the data is. The objective is to draw attention to data gaps, enhance data dependability and gathering, and encourage more productive policing and officer safety research and policy creation.

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 has UROP impacted your time at FSU?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
UROP has had a huge impact during my time at FSU because it has allowed me to gain early exposure in research. This has helped me in developing abilities like data analysis, reading scholarly publications, and critical thinking about practical problems like law enforcement. I'm also able to relate what I'm studying to my majors and have given my classes a greater sense of purpose. Overall it's improved my academic performance and helped me be better prepared for the future.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
Some of my Interests include staying active through swimming and other activities, as well as exploring new places with friends and family, and being open to trying new experiences wherever I go.


Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/22304/westcott%20headshot%201.jpg
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2026Year2026: 2026
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026