BRONX, N.Y., May 7 -- The Hostos Community College issued the following news release:

All Hostos student presenters in attendance with their Graduate Center Mentors and organizers of the conference.

The second annual Hostos Research Center (HRC) Scholars Mini Conference brought together student researchers, faculty mentors, graduate fellows, and college leadership at the HRC on Wednesday, May 6, for a day dedicated to undergraduate scholarship, mentorship, and community-centered research. Moderated by Antonios Varelas, Behavioral and Social Sciences Professor and Member of the HRC Steering Committee, the conference showcased student-led presentations addressing urgent social, public health, environmental, and educational issues affecting ...