NADAE INGHAM (CLASS OF 2027) – UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT / ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT: +8 PTS
Conducting my research project, “Standardizing Infectious Disease Exclusion Guidance for Schools and Childcare Settings in Bermuda: A Comparative Review,” has been one of the most intellectually demanding experiences of my undergraduate education. During Fall 2026, I developed this project through my Research and Evaluation in the Health Sciences coursework while building on my previous experience with the Government of Bermuda Ministry of Health Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. The project examined communicable-disease exclusion recommendations for schools and childcare settings, with the goal of identifying areas in which guidance could be more clearly standardized. The research involved reviewing 36 diseases or conditions organized across several categories and comparing Bermuda recommendations with United Kingdom guidance. I examined whether exclusion was required, how long exclusion should last, and what criteria should determine when a child could safely return to school ...
