UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #325

Submission information
Submission Number: 325
Submission ID: 22326
Submission UUID: 740a1096-4700-4bfd-821f-3ce9a0e84f5a

Created: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 09:09 PM
Completed: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 09:10 PM
Changed: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 09:10 PM

Remote IP address: 2605:ad80:10:7436:4912:a268:37f7:e8a6
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Valeria
Hernandez
Valeria Hernandez
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Delray Beach, FL, USA
vh23e@fsu.edu
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Clinical Professions
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Spring 2028
My current research focuses on simulation-based learning in health professions education. Specifically, I am studying how an educational escape room scenario involving hypovolemia due to sepsis can promote engagement, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among undergraduate nursing students. Using qualitative behavioral observation methods, I analyze how high-pressure, game-based clinical simulations support skill development and contribute to best practices in simulation-based pedagogy.
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How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader?
As a UROP Leader, I hope to create a supportive and engaging environment that helps students build confidence in their ability to conduct research and communicate their ideas effectively. I aim to guide students in developing critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and professional skills such as collaboration, communication, and ethical decision-making. By sharing my own experiences navigating research challenges, I hope to help students feel more prepared and less intimidated by the research process. I want students to leave the program not only with stronger academic skills, but also with a greater sense of independence, resilience, and motivation to pursue future research or professional opportunities. Ultimately, I hope to positively impact students by helping them recognize their potential and feel empowered to contribute meaningful ideas to their fields.
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2026
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2024-2025 and 2025-2026