View Seminar: The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior
| Seminar Name | The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior |
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| Seminar Short Desc | The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary workshop for middle and high school STEM and science teachers that explores the science, technology, mathematics, and human behavior behind vaccination. Participants will learn about different types of vaccines, their ingredients, and how vaccines are developed, tested, and evaluated and how to use this knowledge in classroom lessons. |
| Seminar Full Desc | Vaccines sit at the intersection of biology, technology, mathematics, and human behavior. The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior is an interdisciplinary workshop designed for middle and high school STEM and science teachers who want to deepen their understanding of how vaccines work and explore ways to bring these concepts into their classrooms.
In this interactive multi-day series, participants will examine the science behind vaccines from the immune systems response to vaccination to the different types of vaccines used today. Teachers will explore common vaccine ingredients, learn how vaccines are developed and manufactured, and discuss how safety and effectiveness are evaluated through scientific testing. The workshop will also highlight emerging innovations in vaccine science. Participants will learn how nanotechnology can enhance vaccine delivery systems and improve immune responses. In addition, the session will introduce how scientists leverage artificial intelligence and large-scale data to accelerate vaccine design and development. Beyond biology and technology, the workshop will explore the mathematical foundations of herd immunity, helping teachers understand and explain how vaccination rates influence disease spread within populations. Participants will also examine the psychology behind how people perceive and respond to vaccines, including factors that shape public attitudes and decision-making. Throughout the workshop, teachers will engage in discussion and collaborative planning to translate these concepts into classroom-ready lessons and activities aligned with STEM learning goals. By the end of the session, participants will leave with new content knowledge, interdisciplinary teaching ideas, and practical strategies for helping students understand one of the most important scientific tools for protecting public health. |
| Seminar Date | 07/30/2026 |
| Opening Time | 9:00 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 07/29/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | Geared towards Middle School and High School Science and STEM Teachers |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | Vaccines, herd immunity, vaccine technology, computer science, AI, STEM |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | - Teachers will learn different types of vaccines, the ingredients in vaccines, how vaccines are made and evaluated
- Teachers will learn how nanotechnologies contribute to the efficiency of vaccine delivery systems - Teachers will learn the mathematics behind the herd immunity. - Teachers will learn how scientists use AI and big data in vaccine design. - Teachers will learn the psychology behind how people think about and respond to vaccination. - Teachers will discuss and plan for classroom implementation. |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | Teachers will:
- discuss and plan for classroom integration of ideas learned |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
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| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Saint Bonaventure University |
| Location | Walsh Science Center |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Available |
| Workshop | The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior |
| Starting Registration | 8:30 am |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
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| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 521 - STEM (Science Kits) |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Clay Nolan |
| Seminar Id | 11432 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
- Pedagogy
Facilitators
Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice