Nysa Chawla

AP Scholar with Honor College Board Jul 2023 Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Cum Laude - May 2023 Inducted into Cum Laude Society, consisting of the Top 10% of the Junior Class

Second Place in Coriell Science Fair - Medicine/Health - Mar 2023 Health Equity in Philadelphia The CDC states that “Social Determinants of Health have been shown to have a greater influence on health than either genetic factors or access to healthcare services.” This project examines the use of publicly available data to measure disparities within different neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Specifically, the study focuses on the relationship between income, grocery store access, the Social Vulnerability Index (socioeconomic, household composition, minority… Show more Health Equity in Philadelphia The CDC states that “Social Determinants of Health have been shown to have a greater influence on health than either genetic factors or access to healthcare services.” This project examines the use of publicly available data to measure disparities within different neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Specifically, the study focuses on the relationship between income, grocery store access, the Social Vulnerability Index (socioeconomic, household composition, minority status, and housing type), and the disparities within the different Census blocks in Philadelphia. Using data from various sources, including the USDA Food Access Research Atlas and the American Community Survey, the study uses statistical methods to analyze the relationship between these factors and disparities within the Census blocks. The mean, median, and standard deviation for each variable were used to identify the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Correlations analysis was also used to identify relationships between the variables. The results suggest that areas with lower food access and higher Social Vulnerability Index scores are the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. These inequities put people at higher risk of poor health. Based on the results of the analysis, potential strategies should be put in place to address these disparities, including increasing access to healthy foods, increasing access to affordable health care, and improving health literacy. These findings have important implications for policymakers and healthcare providers seeking to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in healthcare access. This progress should be monitored over time to ensure that these disparities are decreasing. Show less

Second Place in DECA - Human Resources Management - Jan 2023 - Test Award- Role-play Award

Best Position Paper - Model UN - Oct 2021

Tammy Murphy Award - Jun 2020 Awarded to someone who smiles in the face of adversity, meeting challenges head-on, not accepting defeat, thinks beyond today, takes responsibility for making things happen, leadership, and dedication to the ideals of Rosa International Middle School.