Two CPH students recognized at Denman Undergraduate Research Forum

Monica Shah won first place in the public health category and Miranda Kinsell placed third.

Monica Shah (left) and Miranda Kinsell.

CPH students Monica Shah (left) and Miranda Kinsell.

Two College of Public Health undergraduate students, Monica Shah and Miranda Kinsell, were recognized for their impressive research projects at the 28th annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.

Monica Shah was awarded first place in the forum’s public health category for her work modeling the transmission and immunodynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Columbus using state-reported and wastewater data.

Miranda Kinsell was awarded third place for her research on flavor preferences among adolescent and young adult e-cigarette users.

Senior undergraduate researchers showcased more than 200 presentations at the March 7 forum. Presentations were reviewed by faculty and alumni reviewers.