Caroline Oteri’s Blog Post

This week, we are spotlighting Caroline Oteri! She is a returning UROP Leader for the 2021-2022 academic year. Caroline writes, ”I was born and raised in Montvale, New Jersey, and I am a fourth-year student here at FSU. I am majoring in Clinical Professions through the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences degree program, and plan on takingContinue reading “Caroline Oteri’s Blog Post”

Amber Dudek’s Blog Post

Amber Dudek is a UROP Leader from Fort Myers, FL. She is an Exercise Physiology major and is currently the Leader of the Exercise Physiology and Dietetics section of UROP. She is also involved in other on-campus extracurriculars such as Chi Omega and the Medical Response Unit. Her favorite part of UROP is seeing allContinue reading “Amber Dudek’s Blog Post”

Gaby Herrerias’ Blog Post

This week, we are spotlighting Gabriela (Gaby) Herrerias, an incoming UROP Leader! Gaby was born and raised in Miami, FL and first became interested in research after taking a hands-on STEM course while in high school. With growing curiosity about research, Gaby became a UROP student for the 2019-2020 academic year. As a UROP student,Continue reading “Gaby Herrerias’ Blog Post”

Madi Hedge’s Blog Post

This week’s UROP Leader Spotlight is Madi Hedge. A new UROP leader this year, Madi is a junior from Jupiter, Florida. Madi studies Behavioral Neuroscience while minoring in Italian. Madi is president of the Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority (@fsuaoii) at FSU, and a study abroad ambassador for Florida State’s International ProgramsContinue reading “Madi Hedge’s Blog Post”

Genevieve Murdoch’s Blog Post

Genevieve Murdoch is a junior from Bradenton, Florida and is currently in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In addition to her involvement with UROP, as a student and a leader, Genevieve also serves as the activities director for Medical Brigades and is a member of the advisory council board forContinue reading “Genevieve Murdoch’s Blog Post”

Deborah Olivier

My name is Deborah Olivier (she/her/hers), and I am a fourth year student from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I am pursuing a dual degree in music performance (violin) and environmental science. My research interests include climatology, marine conservation, and musicology based on non-Western tonalities. As part of the UROP program, my research focused on marine spongesContinue reading “Deborah Olivier”

UROP Student Spotlight: Renzo de Carlo

Renzo de Carlo is a second year clarinet performance major in the College of Music from Orlando, Florida studying with Dr. Deborah Bish. Prior to FSU, he was fortunate enough to hold substitute positions in local orchestras and performing arts groups, as well as teach younger music students in mentorship programs. As a professional, heContinue reading “UROP Student Spotlight: Renzo de Carlo”

UROP Student Spotlight: Hannah Gundelfinger

Today’s UROP Student spotlight is Hannah Gundelfinger! Hanna is a second year UROP student majoring in biochemistry and minoring in Chinese, and plans to pursue medicine following her undergraduate studies. As a UROP student she is conducting in research with Dr. Trina Merrick to study the effects of the rising global temperatures on a tropical forest in Panama.Continue reading “UROP Student Spotlight: Hannah Gundelfinger”

UROP Student Spotlight: Dana Flumer

Dana is a junior studying Computational Biology here at FSU. She is originally from Central Florida but moved to Tallahassee in January of 2014 on the day of the Florida State National Championship! She has a passion for science and her love of research was inspired by her high school science teacher Mr. Jeremy Blinn.Continue reading “UROP Student Spotlight: Dana Flumer”

UROP Student Spotlight: Katie Rolph

Katie Rolph is a first year student at Florida State University from Wilmington, Delaware. Katie is majoring in dance and has a huge passion for Broadway shows and loves listening to music with friends. Actively involved in the honors program, GGSS and Phi Eta Sigma, Katie says she is incredibly happy to be attending FSU.Continue reading “UROP Student Spotlight: Katie Rolph”