1. Sirasa Iambamrung Dr. Ahn Dr. Kiehl

2. Main Points in Presentation Background Information My internship Research question & hypothesis Future Plans

3. Background Information Hydrocephalus: a neurological disorder that affects two out of every thousand babies Treatments: Shunting and ETV Brain Damage and Learning Problems

4. My Internship Location: Medical Pavillion at Howard County Mentor: Dr. Edward Ahn, pediatric neurosurgeon Johns Hopkins Medicine

5. Research Question: What is the effect of Hydrocephalus on the math skills of children with the condition? Hypothesis: Hydrocephalus impairs the math skills of children with the disorder. Connection to internship: Dr. Ahn has hydrocephalus patients and conducts research on hydrocephalus

6. Future Plans Gather data Share my research at conferences

7. Conclusion Many hydrocephalic children have learning disabilities Education is crucial to succeeding in life Will Hydrocephalic children and teenagers have the opportunity to pursue careers in mathematics, statistics, or engineering?