UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #43

First Name: Chloe
Last Name: Wain
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Chloe Wain
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Davie, FL, USA
FSU email : caw20d@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
LinkedIn URL (optional): http://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-wain
Major(s): Political Science, Editing, Writing, & Media, & Economics
Minor(s): Spanish
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2024
What is your current research focus?:
At the DeVoe L. Moore Center in the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy under the supervision of Dr. Crystal Taylor & Dr. Samuel Staley, I research the usage of eminent domain in regards to a public infrastructure project within the City of Tallahassee, Capital Cascades Trail Project. I examine compensation provided to displaced tenants of Boynton-Still, a historically vulnerable Black neighborhood. The dissemination & publication of such research serves to promote civic engagement within local government proceedings, knowledge of federal requirements, & advocacy towards preventing the removal of Black communities. I presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, the DeVoe L. Moore Fall & Spring Symposium, & the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference & will be conducting an Honors in the Major Thesis. 

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
With research, I have participated in various legal public service endeavors. In Summer 2023, I served as an Intern Investigator at the Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia providing effective representation to adult & juvenile indigent defendants accused of the most complex & serious crimes. Alongside, I served as a Legal Intern at do Campo & Thornton, P.A. representing victims of international terrorism by achieving compensation through the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act. Additionally, I served as an Investigative Intern at the Leon County Public Defender's Office by conducting in-custody in-takes of indigent defendants accused of misdemeanor offenses. As I plan to become a Public Defender, I hope to continue developing the emotional intelligence, knowledge, & influential experience to pursue effective advocacy efforts in protecting the constitutional rights of indigent defendants facing death sentences. 

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 serve to impact students by understanding the importance of research as a platform to promote advocacy about societal issues in fields of social sciences & humanities. I aim to provide mentorship throughout the colloquium to ensure students have the necessary guidance, knowledge, & support to overcome challenges & engage in personal & academic growth. I hope to encourage students to be confident in pursuing interests through conducting research as well as other involvement at Florida State University to develop impactful experiences be applied in future career endeavors. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
University Honors Program, Honors in the Major, Honors Legal Scholars Program, Institute of Politics Fellowship, Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Global Scholars Program, Garnet & Gold Key Leadership Honorary, The DeVoe L. Moore Center, Appellate Committee of the Academic Honor Policy, Garnet & Gold Scholar Society

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2025Year2025: 2022
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2022-2023