UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #332

First Name: Natalie
Last Name: Zamora
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Natalie Zamora
Preferred Pronouns: She, her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Miami, FL, USA
FSU email : nmz24@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): Biomedical Engineering
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Fall, 2027
What is your current research focus?:
I study how strengthening breathing muscles can improve breathing efficiency in adults with obesity. My research looks at whether a simple training method can make breathing require less energy and feel easier. The goal is to better understand ways to reduce breathlessness and improve overall respiratory function.

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.:
I hope to impact my UROP students by helping them overcome the intimidation that often comes with starting research. I want to create an environment where they feel capable, supported, and confident in their ability to contribute. Research can seem overwhelming at first, but I aim to show that it’s a skill that can be learned step by step. By encouraging curiosity and growth, I want students to see research as something achievable and leave feeling prepared and confident in their abilities.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I enjoy going to the gym and spending time at the pool, as it helps me stay active while also having fun. I also like playing video games in my free time to unwind and take a break. Overall, I appreciate a balance between physical activity and more relaxed hobbies depending on the day.

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/22333/IMG_5089%20%281%29.jpg
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2026Year2026: 2026
Approved: No
Update URL UROP Leaders: https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?token=cFOvnT4oGXHgCXTYPdJsHw1F5CmINcdLgvaWzksGlK8
Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026