MCHC 2025 Portz Award Nominees from Four-Year Institutions
Casey Chamberlin, Hood College (Winner)
Jay Calkins, Towson University (Nominee)
MCHC 2025 Portz Award Nominees from Two-Year Institutions
Isabella Centeno Solis, Frederick Community College (Nominee)
Greg Smith, Howard Community College (Nominee)
MCHC 2025 Poster Award Winners
“Architectural Development Throughout Colonial Baltimore and Its Relevance in Baltimore Today” by Oluwadamilola Daniel
“Atomic Spectroscopy of Metal Ions: Refining Laboratory Techniques in Atomic Spectroscopy” by Evelyn Huang, Montgomery College
“The Importance of Cryptography in Cyberspace” by Isa Romero, Stevenson University
“Testing Hand Sanitizer Effectiveness” by Lanie Landavere, Frederick Community College
“The Power of Hydration: Exploring Water’s Role in Cognitive Functioning and Health” by Lizzie Urdaneta, Towson University
“Student Voting Outreach: My Unique Experience as a First-Time Voter Attending Hood College” by Maggie Ralston, Hood College
MCHC 2025 Abstract Award Winners
“Benevolence and Profit: Colonial Attitudes Toward Hindu Coolies” by Aditya Raj Binjariya, Montgomery College
“Thirst Trap: How Socially Driven Bottled Water Consumption Impacts Women’s Reproductive Health” by Chinenye Ofor, Towson University
“Biomechanical Modeling of the Human Arm as a Spring System for Fall Injury” by Alex Reimert, Stevenson University
“Bridging the Gap: Confronting Implicit Bias and Structural Racism in Health Interventions for Black Maternal Health” by Malika Washington, Salisbury University
MCHC Conference Agenda
FRIDAY, FEB 21 – in person
9am – Registration opens
9:30-10:50 -Poster session
10:50-11 – Break
11-11:15 – Introductions and Welcome
11:15-12:15 – Keynote speaker
12:15-1 – Lunch
1-2pm – CCBC Student Panel
2-2:15 – Coffee break
2:15-3:15 – Student Presentation Session I
3:15-3:30 – Coffee Break
3:30-4:30 -Student Presentation Session II
4:30-4:45 – Break
4:45-5:45 – Student Presentation Session III
5:45-6:30 – Student Transfer and Graduate School Fair
6:30-8pm – Dinner and award Session
SATURDAY, FEB 22 – virtual
9am – Login and welcome
9:15-10:15 – Student Panel I
10:15-10:30 – Break
10:30-11:30 – Student Presentation Session IV
11:30-11:45 – Break
11:45-12:45 – Student Panel Session II
12:45 – Review and Planning
1pm – Conference Closing