UROP Leader Information Submission

Submission information

Submission Number: 330

Submission ID: 22331

Submission UUID: b44ae3cb-7906-475c-a8b0-8c605d573f21

Submission URI: /urop-leader-information-submission

Submission Update: /urop-leader-information-submission?token=0S-Yo4dhz8BaZ9Zs9FN2O140a1hiIPNlVS0xaGUFUjk

Created: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 10:37 PM

Completed: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 10:38 PM

Changed: Sun, 04/19/2026 - 10:38 PM

Remote IP address: 68.234.254.61

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Leaders Information

Submitted to: UROP Leader Information Submission

First Name

Last Name

Full name as you would like it to appear on the website

Preferred Pronouns

Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA)

FSU email

Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP

LinkedIn URL (optional)

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022)

What is your current research focus?

My undergraduate research focuses on gendered depictions in advertisements, where I conducted a quantitative content analysis of U.S. household care commercials over a ten-year period. Through this project, I examined how gender and race/ethnicity are represented in caregiving roles, screen time, and product interaction. This research allowed me to develop skills in data analysis, coding, and critical media interpretation, while also deepening my understanding of how media representations shape societal norms and expectations. My findings challenged some common assumptions about gender roles in advertising while also highlighting ongoing disparities in racial representation, reinforcing the importance of critically engaging with everyday media.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?

Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background.

- Select -How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader?How has UROP impacted your time at FSU?

Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.

As a UROP leader, I hope to create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel confident taking their first steps into research. I know firsthand that one of the most challenging parts of undergraduate research is simply getting started and finding a mentor, so I want to help students navigate that process with clarity and reassurance. I aim to make research feel accessible rather than intimidating by breaking down expectations, sharing my own experiences, and providing practical guidance. I also hope to empower students to see the value in their ideas and interests, especially within the humanities and communication studies. By fostering strong communication skills and critical thinking, I want to help students grow both academically and personally. Ultimately, I want to be a resource and mentor who supports students through challenges and celebrates their successes, helping them build confidence in their ability to conduct meaningful research.

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