UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #318

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  answer_one_of_the_following_two_questions_about_being_a_urop_lea: affect_students
  approved: '0'
  are_there_any_other_research_oriented_clubs_you_participate_in_: |
    Throughout my time at FSU, I have been able to present at multiple different research conferences, such as the Undergraduate Research Symposium (2024-2025), alongside the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Research Day (2025-2026). 

    Additionally, I serve in the Executive Board for the Neuroscience Undergraduate Student Association, alongside Nu Rho Psi, the Neuroscience Honors Society on campus, promoting and facilitating conversations in neuroscience research for club members. 
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  first_name: 'Nigel-Ginola "N-G"'
  fsu_email: nln23b@fsu.edu
  graduation_year: 'Spring 2028'
  headshot: '67196'
  hometown: 'Palm Coast, FL, USA'
  last_name: 'Njok Esong'
  linkedin_url: ''
  major_s_: 'Behavioral Neuroscience'
  minor_s_: 'Chemistry & Sociology'
  name_for_the_website: 'Nigel-Ginola "N-G" Njok Esong'
  please_list_any_of_your_hobbies_or_interests_: |
    Apart from research, I work as a University Ambassador on Campus, providing tours to prospective and admitted students. Furthermore, I am a violinist in the Sinfonia Orchestra, housed in FSU's College of Music! 
  preferred_pronouns: He/Him/His
  selected_response: |
    Within my time as a UROP Leader, I aim to provide my students with comfort and reassurance that they are capable of anything they put their minds to. In my instruction, students will be able to become confident in their academic research, and additionally, apply those skills throughout their undergraduate career at Florida State. 
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  what_is_your_current_research_focus_: |
    I work in Dr. Justin Riddle's Cognitive Neuroscience lab, which explores how cognitive control is disrupted in psychiatric illness utilizing novel brain technology such as electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). More specifically, my research focus investigates the neural mechanisms behind mind wandering in the brain, extending to topics such as thought orientation and intentionality. 

    Furthermore, I am interested in how ruminative mental states in the brain influence cognition and frequency of mind-wandering. In my final semesters, I hope to pursue an Honors in the Major Project to supplement my knowledge and passions. 
  year: '2026'
  years_as_a_urop_leader: '2024-2025 and 2025-2026'