Research and Scholarship Day
Thanks for making the 15th Annual SPH Research and Scholarship Day such a success! The purpose of this event, at its core, is to bring us together as a community to recognize and support the superb student-led research that takes place in the school - across all levels from undergraduate to doctorate. While our in-person events for Research and Scholarship Day were canceled due to the University of Illinois System guidelines regarding COVID-19, we had our virtual poster showcase in lieu of an on-site competition. Even with such a rapid pivot to a virtual showcase this year, we were excited to see such a great swell of support and rich exchange of knowledge.
Research Day Posters 2020
Poster Competition Preparation and Requirements
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Poster Instructions
- We recommend creating your poster in PowerPoint using a Widescreen format. You may use the poster template from SPH printing services or create your own template. PowerPoint is recommended, but not required.
- After you have created your poster, save the poster as a PDF file.
- Upload your poster file(s) to the poster competition registration form. We can accept PowerPoint or PDF poster files. Other file types will not be accepted. The maximum file size is 14MB.
- There are many formats for scientific posters. Posters may include the following sections as appropriate:
Sections
Section Description Background Contextual information/Problem definition/Rationale for study or evaluation Aims Goals/Objectives/Choice of a particular solution for evaluation Methods Design/Procedures for data collection/Procedures for implementation Results Findings Conclusion Implications/Interpretation/Impact of results and findings Poster Instructions
- Visit our Poster Services page to download a sample template and see some tips and tricks you may use on your poster.
- Feel welcome to contact us with any questions.
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Abstract Instructions
Abstracts should be no more than 2500 characters (including spaces) and 1 page. Elements of abstracts should include the following: Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Helpful Research & Scholarship Day Documents
Award Winners
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Award Winners
Please see our permanent 15th Annual SPH Research and Scholarship Day Showcase.
Undergraduate Level Scholarly Public Health Practice
- Best Poster: Sumbul Shakeel, Hiba Shaikh, Abha Mahajan, Rachel Simon, Yasmeen Abdallah, Khadijah Ahmed, Shivani Dhebar, and Maura Julian: “Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults”
Master’s Level Scholarly Public Health Practice
- Best Poster – Mary Cleary: “Healthy CPS WSCC Network Initiative: Developing a Network Specialist Position and Toolkit”
- Honorable Mention – Angelica Cabrera: “Improving Childhood Vaccinations: A Quality Improvement Project Among the Latino Populations at PrimeCare Community Health”
Master’s Level Public Health Research
- Best Poster – Victoria Winslow: “Characterizing Acute Post-Surgical Pain Trajectories of Patients Treated at a St. Louis Area Hospital”
- Honorable Mention – Katherine Boss: “Association between drinking water source, water quality, and incidence of recent diarrheal illness in children under five years old in rural western Kenya”
- Honorable Mention – Yi-Ling Cheng: “Finding Microplastics in the Sediment of Lake Michigan”
Doctoral Level Scholarly Public Health Practice
- Best Poster – Cameron Estrich: “Billing Illinois Medicaid for Abortion Services”
- Honorable Mention – Trang Pham: “High Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Viral Hepatitis in Southern and Central Vietnam Experience of a Large Tertiary Referral Center, 2010 to 2016”
Doctoral Level Public Health Research
- Best Poster – Ayokunle Olagoke: “Associations Between Exposure to Coronavirus News on Mainstream Media and Depression: The Mediating Role of Risk Perceptions”
- Honorable Mention – Olivia Sappenfield: “Postpartum visit receipt and risk of severe maternal morbidity in the subsequent delivery, Michigan 2009-2015”
Global Health Competition
- Master’s Level Best Poster – Colin Hendrickson: “Assessment of a Solar-Powered Decentralized Water System Using Microplasma-Generated Ozone Disinfection in Ahero Village, Kenya”
- Doctoral Level Best Poster – Trang Pham: “High Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Viral Hepatitis in Southern and Central Vietnam Experience of a Large Tertiary Referral Center, 2010 to 2016”
Maternal and Child Health Competition
- Master’s Level Best Poster – Angelica Cabrera: “Improving Childhood Vaccinations: A Quality Improvement Project Among the Latino Populations at PrimeCare Community Health”
- Doctoral Level Best Poster – Cameron Estrich: “Billing Illinois Medicaid for Abortion Services”
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Award Winners
Undergraduate Level Scholarly Public Health Practice
- Best Poster: Kat Mercado, Nancy Rayas, Vaidehi Panchal, Beatriz Figueroa, Hope Opuada, Yensi Gonzalez, Driana Sanchez, Amanda Rizkallah, Katherine Villanueva, and Athena Ratilla: “Projection of UIC Undergraduate Food Insecurity.”
Master’s Level Scholarly Public Health Practice
- Best Poster – Zoie Sheets: “Impact of Physician Attitudes on Primary Care Access for Disabled Patients.”
- Honorable Mention: Anna Yankelev: “Public Health and Precarious Work: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Master’s Level Public Health Research
- Best Poster – Virginia Mason: “Impact of Partner Support and Partner Communication on Use of Prescribed Provider Contraception within Heterosexual Relationships in Kisumu, Kenya.”
- Honorable Mention – Daniel Drzewiecki: “The Association Between Educational Attainment and Perceived Resilience to Natural Disasters in St. Kitts & Nevis.”
Doctoral Level Scholarly Public Health Practice
- Best Poster – Katherine Vergara: “What is after polio? Priorities & Adaptability in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan.”
- Honorable Mention – Sophie Wenzel: “Integrating reproductive intention screening, contraceptive counseling and contraceptive provision into primary care at Federally Qualified Health Centers: a case study.”
Doctoral Level Public Health Research
- Best Poster – Perla Chebli: “Exploring cancer risk perceptions in Arab Americans in Chicago: a mixed methods study.”
- Honorable Mention – Yu-Hsuan Shih: “Exposure to metal mixtures and growth-related traits in Bangladeshi children aged 5-7 years.”
CCTS Translational Science Competition
- Shaveta Khosla: “Head and Neck Cancer in South Asian Diaspora Living in the US, 2004 – 2013.”
Global Health Competition
- Master’s Winner – Virginia Mason: “Impact of Partner Support and Partner Communication on Use of Prescribed Provider Contraception within Heterosexual Relationships in Kisumu, Kenya.”
- Doctoral Winner – Katherine Vergara: “What is after polio? Priorities & Adaptability in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan.”
Maternal and Child Health Competition
- Cara Bergo: “Women’s preferences for postpartum care and the possibility of a two-generation approach.”
DrPH Practice Based Award
- Sophie Wenzel: “Integrating reproductive intention screening, contraceptive counseling and contraceptive provision into primary care at Federally Qualified Health Centers: a case study.”
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Award Winners
Undergraduate Level
- Edlynzia Barnes, Erendira Calderon, Iman Daoud, Anabelen Diaz, Leah Givhan, and Urszula Tyl: “Examining the Social Determinants of Early Childhood Opportunities in Austin and Cicero”
- Angelica Ehioba: “Perceptions of Barriers and Benefits to Adolescent Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Utilization and Clinical Trial Participation: A Study of African American Mothers and Their Daughters”
Master’s Level
- Rosalinda Fitts, MD (EOHS): “Temperature Related Injuries, Illinois 2011-2013”
- Krista Schaefer (EPI-BIO): “Integration of Reproductive Health into Environmental Organizations in Kenya”
Doctoral Level
- Abhilasha Shrestha, MPH (EOHS): “Beach water monitoring and notification at Chicago beaches using rapid molecular method”
- Jacob Kresovich (EPI-BIO): “Assessment of airborne heavy metal exposures with breast cancer characteristics in Chicago, IL”
CCTS Translational Science Competition
- Alexandra Ibrahim and Sarah Agamah (CHS): “The Impact of Potential Obesogenic Environments on Urban Adolescents with Limited Mobility”
Global Health Competition
- Ping Ji (HPA): “Self-perceived Risk for Domestic Foodborne Disease among People Living with HIV in China”
Maternal and Child Health Competition
- Amy Solsman (EPI-BIO): “Small Area Estimation: Wisconsin County Estimates of National Performance Measures”
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Award Winners
Undergraduate Level
- Sabrina Rodriguez, Katherine Ostrowski, and Ksenia Kopylova (collaborative poster): “Assessment and Evaluation of Integrated Pest Management in Urban Child Care Facilities”
Master’s Level
- Sweta Basnet, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sexually Transmitted Infection Symptoms Among Women in Far-Western, Nepal”
- Jiana Calixto, Division of Community Health Sciences: “Impact of Education and Bed Net Distribution on Malaria Prevention and Treatment Behaviors in Iganga District, Uganda”
Doctoral Level
- Yi Li, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: “Relational and Spousal Factors in Association with Intimate Partner Violence Against Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Ruili, China”
- Anna Beckmeyer-Borowko, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: “The Effect of Time on Racial Differences in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Among Cases Identified Through the National Cancer Database (1998-2011)”
CCTS Translational Science Award
- Izumi Chihara, Division of Community Health Sciences: “Intergenerational Influence of Maternal Low Birthweight on Recurrent Preterm Birth of Offspring”
Global Health Award
- Yi Li, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: “Relational and Spousal Factors in Association with Intimate Partner Violence Against Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Ruili, China”
- Sweta Basnet, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sexually Transmitted Infection Symptoms Among Women in Far-Western, Nepal”
Maternal and Child Health Award
- Izumi Chihara, Division of Community Health Sciences: “Intergenerational Influence of Maternal Low Birthweight on Recurrent Preterm Birth of Offspring”