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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

Mia Garza

This is an excellent infographic on the dangers of e-cigarettes among today’s youth. Even though it is brief, it conveys the message about the dangers of e-cigarettes and how they have influenced the younger generation in a way that is easy for a reader to understand. The infographic’s design and visuals also make it visually appealing while still contributing to the topic.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Maximillian Morise

I am impressed with this infographic and congratulate the author on her 2022 STMU Research Scholars Award, as it is well deserved due to how this informative graph explains the issue of e-cigarette usage among the underaged American population. I am however a bit confused as to what your criteria for e-cigarettes is in this case, as you included Hookah instruments as a type of e-cigarette, which to my knowledge they most certainly are not. Nonetheless, aside from that this is an excellent research infographic, and if I could rate it I would give it a 9/10.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Joseph Frausto

Great infographic! Following up the basic information given at the top of this unique piece with basic descriptions of some of the undesired effects caused by e cigarette and vape use creates a great narrative structure within the infographic. Further, using images to display such effects helps draw in the viewer and conveys the message to a more casual viewer who may just be scrolling by.

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26/03/2023

1:50 pm

Natalia Bustamante

Hello, Midori! I couldn’t help but read your very impressive description. Congratulations on the award. Also, great idea to choose the topic of the use of electronic cigarettes. In our current society, the use of vapes is such a critical matter that needs to be quickly resolved. I really hope that people who actively vape stumble across your article and make them really think twice when vaping. Great information was provided in this infographic.

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27/03/2023

1:50 pm

Maya Naik

Hello Midori! I loved your infographic. I feel like it would be a great tool for kids who are feeling pressured to vape, but do not understand the side effects from it. The graphics you used were very helpful to the central idea. Vapes are not cool, so I appreciate the real information and visuals that you included to prove the point.

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27/03/2023

1:50 pm

Jacqueline Galvan

I thought this infographic was one of the best that I had seen because it conveyed the message clearly and effectively. The information presented was clear and concise, and the photos and graphics did not overcrowd the layout. I felt that this was a perfect example and helped to easily convey its message easily without overcomplicating the information that it provided.

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28/03/2023

1:50 pm

Karicia Gallegos

Hello Midori! First of all, congratulations on your award! You definitely deserve it after reading your infographic. I appreciate that you chose a topic that is relevant to today’s youth. I thought this infographic was really interesting and detailed. I especially like how the piece is formatted. Both the writing and the information are excellent. It was really sad to watch individuals, at such a young age, smoking vapes and pens. They were very popular in my high school. It is clear that more kids and adults are smoking e-cigarettes every day. I appreciate that you provided all the information and even brought up the possibility that using e-cigarettes before age 25 can have extreme consequences on the brain. Wonderful job on this article!

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30/03/2023

1:50 pm

Karah Renfroe

I think this infographic is to the point and effectively demonstrates the message the author is attempting to communicate. E-cigarettes, unfortunately, are common among individuals in my general age range. The popularization and normalization of this phenomenon must be tackled immediately to curb the inevitable negative health consequences. Many of the long-term effects of using products such as vapes are not completely known at the time, and thus infographics and PSA have the ability to educate the public on the issue. I like the use of the pic art and the design of the infographic is visually pleasing and easy to follow.

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05/04/2023

1:50 pm

Alejandra Pardo

Nice infographic! Although it is very simply displayed it shows important facts and one may even say it is directing it to a specific audience. It allows one to skim quickly and be informed of the overall topic. The graphics allow one to visualize the effects of e-cigarettes. Overall this infographic is well-displayed and simply informative. Great job!

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17/04/2023

1:50 pm

Daniela Garza Martinez

E cigarettes are very much “in trend” right now, and unfortunately not many people know the effects of them. I think this was a very well informed info graphic that is very concise and straight to the point. It is important to highlight the dangers, especially with things such as nicotine. That are usually overlooked and sold as the lesser of all evils. Or at least not being tobacco. When it might be just as bad if not worse. Great Job!

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24/04/2023

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