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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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James Madison’s Anti-Tyranny Philosophy: The Shaping of the U.S. Constitution and Contemporary Governance
Sebastian BlackburnFebruary 18, 2024
62 comments
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.