UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #344

First Name: Charlie
Last Name: Clark
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Charlie Clark
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Naples, FL, USA
FSU email : Cgc23e@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/charles-clark0/
Major(s): Biochemistry 
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring, 2028
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focus is on the intersection of STEM and social science, particularly how scientific and technological advancements—especially in fields like biochemistry—interact with legal, economic, and policy systems. I am especially interested in how innovation is regulated and translated into real-world applications, including issues such as intellectual property, access to pharmaceuticals, and the broader ethical and societal implications of biotechnology.

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 students by making research feel accessible and engaging, rather than intimidating. I want to help them see that their ideas have value and that they are capable of contributing to meaningful academic conversations. I also aim to encourage them to think beyond the lab or classroom and consider how their work connects to real-world issues.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I also spent much of my time as a part of the University's Mock Trial Program, which has strengthened my skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and constructing persuasive arguments. Outside of academics, I like playing pickleball as a fun way to stay active and unwind.

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/22346/100_0269.JPEG
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2026Year2026: 2026
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026