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Young Epidemiology Scholars

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Young Epidemiology Scholars
YES
Awarded forPublic Health Research
LocationWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
Presented byThe College Board
First awarded2004
Websitehttp://www.collegeboard.com/yes/index.html

Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) was a United States scholarship program in the area of public health which was created in 2003[1] and closed in May 2011.[2] It was sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and administered by the College Board.[3]

Goals

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The program's goal was to inspire high-school students to do epidemiology research, and to inspire students to explore the broad field of public health.[4] Such research could involve many different topics, including disease, social networking, methods of health education, sports injuries, obesity, stress, and sleeping patterns.[citation needed]

Awards

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The program offered up to 120 scholarships each year, for a total award amount of $456,000. All entrants submitted their paper to the program no later than the beginning of February. Of all submissions:

  • 60 Semifinalists were chosen and given a $1000 scholarship.
  • 60 Finalists, 10 from each region of the country, were chosen to compete at a higher level. They received an expenses-paid trip to the entire national competition in Washington, D.C.

In Washington

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At the regional finals level, the 60 finalists were judged by a presentation to a group of judges, as well as a question and answer session. Of all the regional finalists,

  • 48 (8 of each region) received a $2000 scholarship.
  • 12 (2 of each region) were selected at National Finalists

The National Finalists then presented again to a national panel in the same format as before. Awards for the national finalists were as follows.

  • 6 awards of $15,000.
  • 2 awards of $20,000.
  • 2 awards of $35,000.
  • 2 awards of $50,000.

First place winners

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For a full list of winners, see the YES website.[5]

(2010–2011)

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  • Michelle Lee of North Allegheny Senior High School in Wexford, PA for "Routine Outpatient Testing of Skin Infections for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in High School Athletes"
  • Rebecca Leong of Columbia River High School in Vancouver, WA for "The Effect of Footwear Habits of Long-Distance Runners on Running-Related Injury: A Prospective Cohort"

2009–2010

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  • Shoshanna Goldin of Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, PA for "Energy Epidemic: Teen Perceptions and Consumption of Energy Drinks"
  • Gazelle Zerafati of The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA for "Epidemiology of Migraine in Teenage Girls, A Student Population Based Study"

2008–2009

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  • Alexander Chernyakhovsky of William Mason High School in Mason, OH for "Global Epidemiological Analysis of Avian Influenza Viruses in Humans" [4]
  • Amrita Sehgal of Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA for "Can We Start the War on Osteoporosis Early? Are Teenagers Taking Enough Calcium?" [4]

2007–2008

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  • Katie Everett of Huron High School in Ann Arbor, MI for "A Sexual-Network-Based Model Evaluating the Impact of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination on Infection Prevalence in an Adolescent Population"
  • Jessica Palmer of Ossining High School in Ossining, NY for "Examining Repetitive Behaviors in Parents and Siblings of Individuals with Autism"

2006–2007

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  • Megan Blewett of Madison High School in Madison, NJ for "A Space/Time Epidemiological Comparison of Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Sclerosis"
  • William Slack of Decatur High School in Decatur, GA for "Teen Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use: A social network examination"

2005–2006

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  • Natalia Nazarewicz of Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, TN for "Deliberate Self-Harm Among Adolescents: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options"
  • Aman Prasad of Century High School in Pocatello, ID for "Physical Activity and Mood in Adolescents"

2004–2005

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  • Jessica Cohen of Roslyn High School in Roslyn Heights, NY for "The Impact of Condom Education on High School Students"
  • Andreea Seicean of Bay High School in Bay Village, OH for "A Significant Association Between Short Sleeping Hours and Teens Overweight/Obesity: Results from Bay High School"

2003–2004

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  • Benjamin Eidelson of Akiba Hebrew Academy in Merion Station, PA for "VIR-POX: An Epidemiologic Study of Smallpox Preparedness and Response Policy"
  • Robert Levine of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL for "Artificial Tanning by Suburban Teenagers: A Survey on the Prevalence of and Motivations for Indoor Tanning in the Midwest"

References

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Teach Epidemiology website