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April 5, 2022

E-Cigarette Usage Among the Youth

E-Cigarette Infographic

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Midori Flores

I am a first-generation, senior Environmental Science major with a Biology minor and will be graduating in May 2022. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I am very excited to move to Boston, MA soon to start my PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health at Harvard University where I hope to study Space Toxicology.

I am currently the President of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) St. Mary’s chapter, Founder and Vice President of StMU Humanitarians, and have been a MARC U*STAR scholar for almost 2 years. I also angle myself as a business-scientist, as I have authored a children’s book (We Are All Human) and avidly market it to bookstores/bookshops. In my summers as a St. Mary’s student, I have completed research projects at Michigan State University, Rutgers University, and with University of Louisville.

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Recent Comments

Sierra Christa

I was absolutely in love with this infographic. The entire design was perfect and had a great overall visual effect. The message and the way you showed the harms of something that is becoming way to common was on point. I loved the ending resource section where you tell people they do not have to fall to the peer pressure and offer a source where they can find help.

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24/03/2023

1:50 pm

Matthew Holland

Good theme and presentation of the infographic, it remines me of the old D.A.R.E posters to get people off drugs. This is a very hard topic to cover as the tobacco industry has been oversaturating the research into the harmful effects of nicotine and smoking for decades now and as such. There are few total and complete facts about why smoking is harmful, even if it is obvious to most people that smoking anything is harmful. Regardless of that the writer did a very good job of getting their point across.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Elias Muniz

The edgy theme of the infographic fits the intended audience. The lay-out and graphics make it easy for a teen to read and grabs their attention. Given that vaping is terrible for teens, and the rising number of teens who vape, the attention grabbing material, such as the chemicals and risks images, is sure to have teens reading this and learning about the dangers of vaping.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Melanie Fraire

This infographic was very visually appealing and the information presented was very interesting. I do think more information could’ve been presented considering the major health risks that e-cigarettes and vapes have among people.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Carina Martinez

This infographic was so effective in informing of the harm of e-cigarettes among teens. They are becoming way too normalized so it was refreshing to see someone younger talk about how harmful they really are. I especially enjoyed the resources section!

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Christian Lopez

Hey Midori, this feels like and infographic that a councilor or doctor would give a teenager. With the amount of pictures in the infographic is draws in your attention and makers you want to read the info due to the colorful pictures. My only hit on the infographic is the title, while it does get the point across it does not draw in the reader like others that I have seen.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Esmeralda Gomez

The choice of colors and fonts for this infographic was interesting. The clipart was very cute and tells you at face value the risks of e-cigarettes and goes to show just how dangerous these consumable toxics can really be. I would not be surprised to see that the number of 1:5 high schooler students that smoke has gone up in recent times because of the popularization of e-cigarettes and vapes alike with the new modern wave of media influences on newer generations.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Victoria Dubois

I just wanted to extend my warm congratulations on your nomination for the best infographic award! Your work was concise yet impactful, effectively conveying the dangers of e-cigarettes and their impact on the younger generation. As someone who has seen friends go through phases with these devices, I appreciate the ease with which your infographic conveyed such important information.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Alexander Garcia

I really enjoyed this infographic because I really love the design of it. It has a very unique style and look which truly sets it apart from other infographics. Not only is the design good, but the information conveyed on the infographic itself is also really amazing because it bring tons of awareness to a very relevant issue.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Fernando Milian Leyva

This infographic tackles a pressing contemporary issue with a strong visual approach. The color scheme is satisfactory, striking a balance between aesthetics and visual clarity. Although the organization could be refined to create a more coherent flow of information, the infographic’s message remains accessible. The placement of images, however, could benefit from some adjustments to further optimize the visual hierarchy and overall composition.The selection of fonts is appropriate, ensuring easy readability and contributing positively to the infographic’s overall impact. The icons used throughout are well-chosen, effectively representing key concepts and enhancing the visual appeal.

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