UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #112

First Name: Elona
Last Name: Berisha
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Elona Berisha
Preferred Pronouns: She/her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Lake Worth
FSU email : eb21d@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): Biomathematics
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring, 2025
What is your current research focus?:
My current research focus is the "Statistical Modeling on Cell Encapsulation". In my research, we utilize probability distribution and statistical analysis to find the probability of cells per micro-fluidic droplet in a droplet generation system where cells are encapsulated. There are many biological, mathematical, and physical aspects of the research, however my main focus is the statistical and mathematical portion that combines the biological aspects and physical parameters and explains the probabilities of the randomness associated with droplet generation systems. 

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
None other than the UROP colloquium and my UROP research, however I look forward to expanding my research endeavors!

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.:
As a UROP Leader, I hope to impact my students tremendously in various ways. I would like to encourage them to branch out of their comfort zones and reach out to the research community, and mentors on campus. I want my students to be able to find their research and become passionate with their contributions. At the same time, I want my students to find comfort in our classroom environment as a guide outside their academic lives. I want to impact the stigma my students may have on the classroom setting and the difficulties of research. As a UROP leader, I hope to pave the way of a nice open environment for my students that encourages them to feed their research passions. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
Outside of school and UROP, I have many things that I love to do. I love to read, go to the beach, and hangout with my friends. I am also a really big foodie, so I always love reading new recipes and finding new restaurants wherever I am. 

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2025Year2025: 2023
Approved: Yes
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2023-2024