UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #96

First Name: Mia
Last Name: Zheng
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Mia Zheng
Preferred Pronouns: She/her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Gainesville, FL, USA
FSU email : Mz21e@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
LinkedIn URL (optional): {Empty}
Major(s): Nursing
Minor(s): Psychology
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Fall, 2024
What is your current research focus?:
Currently I am not conducting research, but my research focus would be on psychology, sociology, and health.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
I previously conducted research when I participated in the UROP program my freshman year. My research project focused on the history of the Swastika symbol and its meaning over time in different places around the world. From there we later sent out surveys to see what the American public view held on the Swastika and why.

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 give a lasting impression of the UROP program for my students. As a place where the students can freely discuss their passions and expand on their interests. While keeping the classroom environment respectful, I hope to create an environment where students can make new lasting friendships in and out of the class. By creating a favorable impression of UROP I hope for my students to continue supporting this program and furthering their research interests.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
- piano
- art
- reading 

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/7581/38631796-F1BE-4272-9BC3-1F7D60D22404.jpeg
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2025Year2025: 2023
Approved: Yes
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2023-2024