Radiology professor and students star at state meeting

Professor Hildy Oberstein shares news of her students receiving recognition at the New York State Society of Radiologic Sciences Annual State Meeting. The college team won first place in the academic bowl and third in the poster contest. The academic team was comprised of students Thomas Galeotti, Drew March, and Stephanie Santana. The poster contest participants were Teresa Migliore and Stephanie Santana. The Student Development Leadership Program winner was Yvonne Fontana, who was selected to attend the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Student Leadership Academy this month. Others attending the state meeting were students Nimatoulaye Barry, Raul Salazaar, Kadijatu Hassan, Ivelisse Giraldo and Clayon Morgan. Also, grads Nicole Robertson and Sara Fozard were honored and recognized for handling social media for the state organization. Professor Oberstein presenting the group’s President’s Lecture on the topic of mentoring.

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