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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.
Recent Comments
Jaedon E
I love the visual informational message. One thing that did stand out to me was how many young teenagers are getting addictive to e-cigarettes. Many do know the risk factors from vaping or whatever they call it, and then the majority that do it they don’t know the risks. Which is very alarming and dangerous to future generations. I can relate to this because at during my middle school and high school years, there was so many of my friends and many other students that vaped in the restroom to either keep them clam or allow them to have undivided focus. Most of the time many of my classmates did it just to get high and doing it in a public gathering where vaping is prohibited, many of my classmates got in trouble and some even suspended. But overall more people especially the younger generations should know the risk factors if they are going to vape.
22/03/2023
1:50 pm
Kaylah Garcia
Hello, Midori! First of all, congrats on receiving recognition for this infographic. Having read the information, you unquestionably earned it. I like that you chose a subject that is applicable to young people today. It has been apparent that more adults and teenagers are smoking electronic cigarettes, which can be dangerous for them because they begin using them at a young age. I appreciate you sharing all the data and even mentioning that using e-cigarettes before the age of 25 can have negative effects on the brain. It significantly widens viewers’ perceptions of the harm smoking can do to them.
22/03/2023
1:50 pm
Aaron Astudillo
Congratulations on your award, it is very well deserved! This infographic is very crucial to ensuring that our generation does not fall into the same trends and predatory advertising of nicotine products. The visuals and content complement each other and add to the overall attractiveness of the infographic. Thus, great job!
22/03/2023
1:50 pm
Carlos Alonzo
I like how the title pops with the neon color and is on-point for the tone of the info-graphic on E-Cigarette’s. How you attached the statistic is unique and looks like a color block. The idea is clear and consistent, you begin with what they are and why they are relevant. The real-life and cartoon graphics are also contributing to the diversity and keep the mind focused on what is being presented. I like the ring to “E-cigs are not “cool””, well-articulated and displayed info-graphic!
23/03/2023
1:50 pm
Amy Hotema
Good day, Midori I like the educational graphic you made on electronic cigarettes. I believe it’s crucial to acknowledge that many teenagers have just started using drugs because they believe it’s a trend. You also included information about withdrawal symptoms that might develop after using these sorts of narcotics for an extended length of time. I believe you should elaborate more on the withdrawal effects of vaping and other e-cigarette use. Except that awesome poster.I adore the educational visual message. I did see how many young teens are becoming addicted to e-cigarettes, though. The majority of people who use vaping or whatever they call it don’t recognize the hazards, despite the fact that many are aware of them. This is gravely concerning and perilous for next generations. I can identify with this since during my middle school and high school years, a large number of my classmates and other students vaped in the washroom to either keep them calm or give them the ability to concentrate without interruption. The majority of the time, many of my classmates did it primarily to get high, doing it in a setting where vaping is not allowed.
24/03/2023
1:50 pm
Greitin Rodriguez
Trying to fit in it could lead to trouble. With the trends in the public eye, it gets the attention of everyone. Especially; on the younger ones. E-Cigarettes have become a trend and a problem. One gets addicted, causes problems, and harms the rest their life. E-Cigarettes are more common and have had a significant impact on the youth. Once hooked, it would be hard to quit, and your brain and body get hurt physically and emotionally. The system shuts down, and it destroys in more ways than one.
24/03/2023
1:50 pm
Greitin Rodriguez
Trying to fit in it could lead to trouble. With the trends in the public eye, it gets the attention of everyone. Especially; on the younger ones. E-Cigarettes have become a trend and a problem. One gets addicted, causes problems, and harms the rest of their life. E-Cigarettes are more common and have had a significant impact on the youth. Once hooked, it is hard to quit. Your brain and body get hurt physically and emotionally. The system shuts down, and it destroys in more ways than one. The chaos that social media leads to harms the well-being of our loved ones. To stop the effects of social media and popular trends, we need to get educated, make our loved ones aware, and get together as a community to find a solution to stop all of this. We don’t want to lose the ones that we love.
24/03/2023
1:50 pm
Illeana Molina
I enjoyed viewing this infographic as vaping and e-cigarettes is very common. It was interesting to see that also middle school students were using e-cigarettes and that the brain is not developed until the age of 25. The titles are simple, yet eye-catching, and the visual imagery and overall layout are great. The storyline, mechanics, and the visual appeal are all laid out beautifully while spreading awareness. It is unfortunate that yes e-cigarettes can cause cancer and cause major health risks. The statistics are helpful in putting perspective and numbers to the true individuals that have been affected. It is huge; I remember being in high school and companies taking away various flavors to get younger individuals to stop vaping.
24/03/2023
1:50 pm
Michaell Alonzo
Hey Midori, This was a very interesting infographic. The color scheme and images really got my attention. E-Cigarette usage is a topic that needs to be talked about since more and more people seem to be using them. Its interesting that 1 in 20 middle school students use E-Cigarettes even though they’re brain isn’t fully developed. I like that you included the fact that a human brain isn’t fully developed until age 25. The tittle of your sections got my attention, especially the “So What?” section, since I feel like a lot of people don’t know the real consequences that come with E-Cigarettes. You kept it simple yet very informative and it would be great for spreading awareness. The statistics really put how this is a rising issue within the youth into perspective. I really like how you included resources for helping people who want to quit find help. Great job.
24/03/2023
1:50 pm
Jonathan Flores
This infographic brought to light a serious topic that is very overlooked in our current day and age. From a transition to cigarettes to vapes and other smoking technologies, there is this false narrative that vapes aren’t as bad for you. That being said, you did a great job at proving this preconceived notion wrong with hard facts and evidence. This, in and of itself, is a very strong facet of this infographic because it’s essentially irrefutable. Being that these comments are meant to offer points of improvement, I must be honest and comment that this infographic’s theme was not the most atheistically pleasing to me. I think the color scheme is clever as we associate the dark tones with the dangers of smoking, but I feel that the graphic is slightly cluttered. Nonetheless, I think you were very informative and did a great job.
21/03/2023
1:50 pm