UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #312
Submission information
Submission Number: 312
Submission ID: 22313
Submission UUID: 1db9e78e-d0cd-4a57-b155-2cc3d7694626
Submission URI: /urop-leader-information-submission
Submission Update: /urop-leader-information-submission?token=2YRTXs_gMDNTr28CTXnvkRvnDjCPOxGSkN6ELtsfNDY
Created: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 05:12 PM
Completed: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 05:13 PM
Changed: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 05:13 PM
Remote IP address: 144.174.210.26
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: UROP Leaders Information
Submitted to: UROP Leader Information Submission
| First Name | Maria |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Mankin |
| Full name as you would like it to appear on the website | Maria Mankin |
| Preferred Pronouns | she/her |
| Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA) | Jacksonville, FL, USA |
| FSU email | mrm23q@fsu.edu |
| Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP | Yes |
| LinkedIn URL (optional) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-mankin-671835381/ |
| Major(s) | Behavioral Neuroscience |
| Minor(s) | Chemistry |
| Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022) | Spring, 2028 |
| What is your current research focus? | My current research focuses on understanding how behavioral, psychological, and biological factors across a lifespan influence cognitive health and risk for neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. I am especially interested in how early-life experiences and modifiable risk factors contribute to long-term brain health and how research can help determine interventions that improve outcomes. |
| Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in? | I worked in a lab studying how brief mind-body interventions can reduce pain and anxiety in orthopedic clinic patients. In this role, I assisted with patient recruitment, survey administration, EEG setup, and data collection. I also developed and presented a research poster based on this project at the UROP Symposium. |
| 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 hope to create a supportive and approachable environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and engaging with research. When I first started UROP, I found that having guidance and being able to ask questions made a big difference in my confidence, so I want to provide that same support to my students. I also hope to help them understand what research looks like in real settings and encourage them to explore opportunities that align with their interests. Overall, I want students to feel more confident in their abilities and excited about getting involved in research. |
| Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share | In my free time, I enjoy working out and staying active, especially at the gym. I am also involved in the FSU Medical Response Unit, where I serve as Director of Standards and Compliance, and I enjoy spending time with friends. I try to maintain a good balance between academics, research, and my personal interests. |
| Headshot |
|
| 2026Year2026 | 2026 |
| Approved | No |
| Update URL UROP Leaders | https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?element_parents=elements/headshot&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=2YRTXs_gMDNTr28CTXnvkRvnDjCPOxGSkN6ELtsfNDY |
| Years as a UROP Leader | 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 |