Mary Schneeberger, who spent last summer at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights working as an intern in the Cleveland Clinic summer science internship program for high school students, presented her research at a national conference.

A junior at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin in Chardon, Schneeberger spent nine weeks gaining hands-on experience in a hospital setting. Part of her responsibilities included working on a research project focusing on respiratory therapy and different oxygen therapies.

She presented her research abstract, "Does Hyperoxic Therapy Enhance the Resolution of Pneumothorax in the Neonate?" at the American Association for Respiratory Care 57th International Congress in Tampa last month.

The Mentor resident is considering pursuing health care and going to medical school when she graduates.