Sunscreen Project: Infographics and Children’s Book
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Sunscreen Project: Infographics and Children’s Book

Hi all! Throughout this school semester, I worked to address the racial misconception surrounding sunscreen use and melanoma prevention by spreading infographics around my campus, Northfield Mount Hermon School, and holding exhibitions and presentations on my children's book for universal sunscreen use. I wanted to share this with you all as well, so please check out some of the infographics and storyboards I worked on below! My research has…
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Interested in DNA-Based Data Storage?
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Interested in DNA-Based Data Storage?

What is DNA-based Data Storage? As technology advances, data storage methods are becoming more diverse to suit the changing world and its needs better. Conventionally, data is stored in numerous storage centers, which are around 100,000 square feet large on average. However, a novel method of storing data in DNA is being developed, bringing a variety of new benefits and possibilities. As the name suggests, DNA-based data storage is…
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The Impact of Connecticut River’s Hydroelectric Facilities on Local Ecolife
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The Impact of Connecticut River’s Hydroelectric Facilities on Local Ecolife

Connecticut River https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_River The Connecticut River has been serving as a major source of Hydroelectric energy for local regions in the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut since the 20th century. In late 2012, many facilities producing energy within the Connecticut River began the process of reliscencing, where they take in the concerns and thoughts of the general public and apply them through a refurbished contract about their uses with…
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Naked Mole Rats
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Naked Mole Rats

Earth is home to a wild variety of species, all with their own unique characteristics. Naked mole rats are one such species. They live in burrows in dry, grassy areas in Eastern Africa. One note: although they are rodents, naked mole rats aren’t moles or rats, nor are they completely naked. One might wonder how they got the name. Some may think they look odd. 3 (Mehgan Murphy, 2009)4…
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