High school seniors in Questar III’s New Visions: Scientific Research & World Health program held a Public Health Poster Session at University of Albany’s School of Public Health located at its East Campus in Rensselaer.
The Annual Student Poster Day is not only the culmination of a comprehensive 30 page research paper using at least 12 peer reviewed journal articles, but also an opportunity for the students to share their work with others.
Much of mankind’s future health depends upon the knowledge and capabilities of tomorrow’s researchers, practitioners and health leaders. This group of future leaders identified specific health concerns and investigated the various biological, behavioral, environmental and social factors that affect those issues.
Each of the 15 students created a poster on a specific topic of their choice, such as “Cell Phone Use and Increased Risk of Brain Cancer in Young People,” “The Effects of Occupational Pesticide Exposure on the Development of Neurodegenerative Diseases,” “Contribution of PBA in Food Packaging to the Prevalence of Childhood Hyperactivity Disorders” and many other science related topics.
East Greenbush senior, Anthony Angelini researched the effects that UCL reconstruction has on Major League pitcher performances.
East Greenbush senior, Anthony Angelini researched the effects that UCL reconstruction has on Major League pitcher performances.
“The New Visions program is great. I wouldn’t have wanted to miss this opportunity my senior year,” he said. “The program helped me get into the college of my choice.”
Angelini plans to study global supply management at Clarkson University where he will also play baseball.
Alexandria Mitchell chose to study “The Effect of Deer Population on the Prevalence of Lyme Disease in the United States.” In doing this project, Mitchell learned that she loves doing research, especially when it’s a topic she is passionate about.
Alexandria Mitchell, a student from Brunswick CSD, plans to study pharmaceutical sciences.
A senior from Tamarac High School, she said, “I’ve enjoyed the program and the opportunity to hear from people from all over the world talking about health issues. It’s often a sad topic, but it’s encouraging to learn from people who are trying to make it better.”
Mitchell will attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences next year to study pharmaceutical sciences.
New Visions teacher Ruth Russell said her students have worked very hard for many months doing research that examines health problems affecting all of humanity.
“Their posters represent this extraordinary work. They have developed analytical and professional presentation skills that they will use throughout their careers,” said Russell. “I couldn’t be more proud!”
The accelerated half-day program is held at the University at Albany’s East Campus from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily. Students spend the rest of the school day in their home district.
Student Projects
Anthony Angelini
Kassadi Bulich
Samantha Ganey
Annabelle Hinkel
Laura Hynes
Ashley Kerwin
Courtney King
Julianna Kolakowski
Michelle Lauletta
Megan Maggio
Alexandria Mitchell
Josie Pinto
Eric Snyder
Jordan Tymeson
