UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #80

First Name: Matthew
Last Name: Sopacua
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Matthew Christopher Sopacua
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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Jakarta, Indonesia 
FSU email : mcs21n@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/matthew-c-sopacua/
Major(s): Finance
Minor(s): Business Analytics
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2024
What is your current research focus?:
Consumer Tax Litigation 

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
Texas Tort Reform and Commercial Auto Liability Litigation

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 goal is to help students build curiosity and critical thinking for students. I aim to deepen their understanding of research through getting experience, and enhancing their problem-solving skills. It's important they learn how to analyze data, and present results. 

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/7491/Matthew%20Sopacua%20Portrait%20.jpeg
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2025Year2025: 2023
Approved: Yes
Update URL UROP Leaders: https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?token=pdT9tH2RgMUwosZ8D-81qQLujkETOFH80hLehLrKscU
Years as a UROP Leader: 2023-2024