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Student Star: Omer Turkomer

FSU junior aims to establish a legacy of ‘ethical and passionate leadership’ Name: Omer TurkomerMajor: Political ScienceGraduation: Spring 2023Hometown: Sarasota, FL “Whether through policy research, legislative analysis, lobbying, political science research or acting as a legislator within the student Senate, my involvement at FSU has given me the opportunity to pursue my passions.” Fast Facts […]

Sylvia Lyons

I’m a freshman from Cleveland, Ohio. I’m a sociology major and hope to do more research in my field in the future. I plan to work with juvenile inmates as I dive into my future career. The Black Artist’s Way: Topics in Black Theater and Performance Authors: Sylvia Lyons, Dee Selmore Student Major: Sociology Mentor: […]

Kathy Nguyen

Hello! My name is Kathy Nguyen and I am originally from Kansas City, Missouri. My research interests include educational interventions that promote achievement success within minority and low socioeconomic status communities. Examining the Role of Dialect in Children’s Writing Samples Authors: Kathy Nguyen, Denisha Campbell Student Major: Behavioral Neuroscience Mentor: Denisha Campbell Mentor’s Department: Communication […]

Ashley Holland

Hello! My name is Ashley Holland, and I’m currently a sophomore here at FSU! I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia. I am also a pre-med student, and I hope to go to medical school after I graduate! Here at FSU, I am involved in UROP and plan to continue research after this program as well! […]

Hanna Neustadter

I am a second year undergraduate Honors student from Tallahassee, Florida. I am majoring in Health Management, Policy, and Information with a focus in Health Information Technology. I am currently a research assistant collaborating with Dr. Sunny Narayanan on his NASA-funded study exploring the effects of simulated spaceflight conditions, such as microgravity and radiation, on […]

Allison Coppola

Hi, my name is Allison Coppola and I am from Sarasota, Florida. I am majoring in Communications and minoring in Classics. Before this research project, I was already very involved in social media and had thought a little about what other people do on social media that may differ from myself. Because of this, my […]

Carolina Labayen Herrera

I am a second year student originally from Spain majoring in Marketing. I have always had an interest in the research process, especially within the field of environmental sustainability which drove my interest in this research project. The topic of fashion is also one that greatly interests me and the industry’s environmental impact which I […]

Rachelys Jorrin

My name is Rachelys Jorrin, I am a first-generation student in the Biological Sciences major on a Pre-Medical track in hopes of attending medical school with a focus on pediatrics. Although my occupational goals are seemingly unrelated to my research, I have actually been able to attain a greater understanding of cardiovascular function and health, […]

Roneesha Peltier

Hello my name is Roneesha Peltier and my research is on FMRP regulation in total protein synthesis with a focus in synaptic proteins. I like to do research on the brain and immunology. I also love to hike and explore nature. I also like to travel to exotic places and try new things. Age- and […]

Claudia Silver

I am an undergraduate researcher completing Honors in the Major in Dr. Debra Fadool’s Laboratory. Does prenatal exposure to cannabidiol influence changes in olfactory sensory neurons or success of birth? Authors: Claudia Silver, Dr. Debra Fadool Student Major: Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Mentor: Dr. Debra Fadool Mentor’s Department: Biological Sciences Mentor’s College: College of Arts and […]

Morgan Knipp

My name is Morgan Knipp and I am a sophomore at Florida State University. I am studying Biochemistry and I hope to attend medical school after graduation. I am from Crystal River, FL. My research interests are quite diverse, as I am interested in studying chemical sciences as well as biological sciences. I currently study […]

Kennesha Brown

Hi, my name is Kennesha. I am from Jacksonville, FL and I am currently a sophomore majoring in Applied Mathematics. My goals for after graduating is to go to graduate school to receive my Masters in Applied Mathematics. Moreover, after receiving my Masters I hope to become an Operations Research Analyst. Analyzing Tallahassee’s Historical Climate […]