UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #317

First Name: Alexander
Last Name: de Gale
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Alexander de Gale
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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Allentown, PA, USA
FSU email : acd23e@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): Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2027
What is your current research focus?:
I am researching the molecular impacts of sleep deprivation in mice, particularly in the hippocampus.

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 hope to be able to create a supportive environment for my students to grow as undergraduate researchers. My goal is for my students to feel confident in their abilities as researchers by the end of our time together. Whether it be an improvement in their communication skills, information presentation, or overall knowledge on the research process, I hope to help guide my students in these areas and more.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching movies, playing tennis, serving the community, and more 

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/22318/IMG_5841.jpeg
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2026Year2026: 2026
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026