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9th Annual Conference to Increase Diversity in Mathematical Modeling and Public Health

2021/01/26 - 2021/01/28

Group of people smilingThis conference is hosted by the MIDAS Coordination Center in cooperation with CCDD. Full agenda details to be announced. Learn more about the conference here.

Apply now! (You will need to upload a resume, personal statement, and verification form. Details are provided via the application link).

Application Deadline: January 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM ET.

This conference is for undergraduate students or students in a post baccalaureate program from underrepresented groups who have an interest in public health and mathematical modeling of infectious diseases. The conference will introduce students to modeling methods and familiarize students with modeling resources of the MIDAS Network.

Infectious disease modeling is an exciting field whose practitioners study the mechanisms by which diseases spread, to predict future outbreaks, track current outbreaks, and evaluate methods to control an epidemic. Currently, MIDAS members are using infectious disease modeling in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, including predicting the trajectory of the disease and communicating findings to policymakers and the public about optimal mitigation strategies. Hear from some of the top experts in the field and their experiences during the pandemic!

This conference will include:

  • Scientific talks from MIDAS researchers and graduate students who use infectious disease epidemiology and mathematical modeling to study infectious diseases;
  • Hands-on sessions* where students will have the opportunity to practice the concepts and skills they are learning using MIDAS resources, and;
    • *Depending on your background, hands-on sessions will be in R, Excel, or SAS
  • Professional development and networking opportunities.