View Workshop: The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior
| Workshop Name | The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior |
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| Workshop Brochure | Workshop Brochure |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2026-2027 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 521 - STEM (Science Kits) |
| Subcategory | Curric: Interdisciplinary Teaching |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| Days To Bill | 1.0 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | No |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Audience | Geared towards Middle School and High School Science and STEM Teachers |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Assessment of Learning | Teachers will:
- discuss and plan for classroom integration of ideas learned |
| Workshop Topics, Concepts & Resources | Vaccines, herd immunity, vaccine technology, computer science, AI, STEM |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Submitted For Approval | 03/10/2026 |
| Approved | 03/10/2026 |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Workshop Id | 3265 |
| Added By | Matthew Bucholz |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 02/24/2026 08:20:13 |
| Last Modified Date | 03/10/2026 13:34:29 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
- Pedagogy
Seminars
- 07/30/2026 The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior
- 07/29/2026 The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior
- 07/28/2026 The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior
- 07/27/2026 The Vaccine Equation: Immunity, Innovation, and Human Behavior
Learning Standards
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice