UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #32

First Name: Paulina
Last Name: Adkins
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Paulina Adkins
Preferred Pronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Sarasota, FL, USA
FSU email : pha20@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): Finance and Risk Management/Insurance
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring, 2024
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focus is whether there is discrimination in the accounting field. Additionally, we are looking into which factors (college GPA, participation in college organizations as a student, leadership experience in college, participation in a mentorship program) led FSU accounting alumni to success.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
I conducted a small research project for my ENT3607 class that focused on the mental health of FSU students.

Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How has UROP impacted your time at FSU?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
UROP has impacted my time at FSU significantly. I have fallen in love with doing research and have truly learned the importance of research. I have also made so many connections, including with my UROP Leaders, my mentor, the other students working on the same project as me, other UROP Leaders, and my classmates. Additionally, I have discovered that I enjoy teaching. Being a UROP Leader has allowed me to work on my public speaking skills and become more confident. Overall, UROP has made me a better person both personally and professionally.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I love photography, going to the gym and hanging out with my family and friends.

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/4281/IMG_2503.jpg
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2025Year2025: 2022
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2022-2023