UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #310

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  answer_one_of_the_following_two_questions_about_being_a_urop_lea: urop_impact
  approved: '0'
  are_there_any_other_research_oriented_clubs_you_participate_in_: 'I have had the opportunity to conduct a poster presentation at the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society annual poster competition, as well as at the Sunposium Conference. '
  email_availability: '0'
  first_name: Aoi
  fsu_email: ak23o@fsu.edu
  graduation_year: 'Spring, 2027'
  headshot: '67187'
  hometown: 'Houston, TX, USA'
  last_name: Koga
  linkedin_url: ''
  major_s_: 'Biological Science'
  minor_s_: 'Chemistry and Spanish'
  name_for_the_website: 'Anna Koga'
  please_list_any_of_your_hobbies_or_interests_: 'I studied abroad my first year in London and fell in love with traveling and learning about different cultures. In my free time, I also enjoy learning new songs on different instruments, mainly the guitar and piano. '
  preferred_pronouns: she/her
  selected_response: 'Being a part of UROP has been one of the most valuable experiences during my time here at FSU. Not only did it allow me to get involved in research, but it also helped me grow significantly as a student. Before UROP, I had no research experience, so it was my first time fully immersing myself in the field and I truly enjoyed the experience. I gained a new perspective on research and developed valuable skills that will benefit me moving forward. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to join a lab that I am genuinely passionate about, surrounded by such supportive individuals.'
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  what_is_your_current_research_focus_: 'I am currently conducting neuroscience research on the species Astyanax mexicanus, which exists in two distinct morphologies. The surface-dwelling form inhabits a typical lighted freshwater environments, whereas the cave-dwelling form has evolved in a cave environment with complete darkness. Because of this, the cave-dwelling form has lost not only their vision, but their physical eyes as well. Our work focuses on comparing differences in their brain structures, particularly the olfactory system, to better understand the evolutionary adaptations.'
  year: '2026'
  years_as_a_urop_leader: '2024-2025 and 2025-2026'