LEWISTON — Six students from the Clark F. Miller School of Radiologic Technology at Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions won academic awards at the annual meeting of the Maine Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Margaret Clark of Portland, a senior radiography student, won first place and $300 in the MSRT Student Essay Contest for her essay, “Rare Earth Crisis: China’s Impact on America’s Imaging.” Clark also won second place and $200 in the scientific exhibit for her entry, “Rare Earth Crisis: China’s Impact on America’s Imaging.”

Jared Lapointe, a senior radiography student from Fairfield, won third place and $100 in the MSRT Student Essay Contest for his essay, “Computed Tomography Angiography versus Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Diagnosing Acute Neurovascular Diseases.”

Amanda LaPorte, a senior radiography student from Readfield, took third place and $100 in the student scientific exhibit for her display, “Attack of the Seizure: MRI and PET to the Rescue!”

Senior radiography student Alyssa Dufour of Augusta received honorable mention for her exhibit, “Medical Care for One, Medical Care for All – Advancements in Diagnostic Radiology.”

Senior radiography student Megan Goudey of Portland received honorable mention for her exhibit, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Radiology Department.”

Junior radiography student Brianna Beisaw of Jay received honorable mention for her essay, “Diagnosing Brain Aneurysms with Radiologic Technology.”