UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #61

First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Merlin
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Ryan Merlin
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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Des Plaines, IL, USA
FSU email : rtm20@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): Biology
Minor(s): Chemisty
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring, 2024
What is your current research focus?:
I currently am not participating in any research.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
When I was in UROP, I conducted research in molecular biophysics in the Stroupe Lab. The goal of my research was to determine the structure of a particular protein using Protein

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.:
My number one priority is making sure my UROP students make the most out of not only their time in UROP but also their first or second year. I want to make sure my students have every resource they need to succeed and thrive in their first research experience at FSU. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I'm on the pre-vet track, and I am also the vice president of swim club and medical brigades.

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/4426/Ryan%20Merlin%20_0.JPG
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2025Year2025: 2022
Approved: Yes
Update URL UROP Leaders: http://cre.fsu.acsitefactory.com/urop-leader-information-submission?token=OsQT15CYAla6GrMahb1t4CtE0oJK3TwRKrQ4JJ9gW90
Years as a UROP Leader: 2022-2023