UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #52

First Name: Carla
Last Name: Santiago
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Carla Santiago
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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
FSU email : cas19c@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): Biological Science
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2023
What is your current research focus?:
I am currently studying the influence of sensory systems on the foraging behavior of Heliconius charithonia.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
I participated in historical research with a focus on territorial Florida. 

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 teaching in a way that encourages active learning and develops the best learning environment for my students. By facilitating a domain where students can freely share their thoughts through talking or writing, students will be encouraged to reflect on class lessons. In this way, they will fully comprehend the total value of class lessons and be able to utilize what they learned outside of the classroom. In addition, by enthusiastically interacting with the material, I hope to inspire my students. I am convinced that the most critical aspect of teaching is to inspire and motivate your students to learn more and challenge themselves. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
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Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/4381/SantiagoLabonte_Carla.photo_.jpg
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2025Year2025: 2022
Approved: Yes
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2022-2023