COMMUNITY OUTREACH. SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Communication of science to the public is critical for the acceptance and advancement of science. Communicating our work and sharing our expertise outside of academia through a variety of platforms accessible to the general public is essential to the advancement and acceptance of science.
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See below for examples of how I use my voice to communicate science to the general public in the form of seminars, webinars, and conversations that reach a wide variety of audiences.
Public Outreach
Science Communication to the Public
Aimee joined Akiko Iwasaki (AAI President) to talk about the importance of public outreach of science on 'The Immunology Podcast.' Both shared their experiences as well as ideas for the future of science communication, particularly in the context of immunology. January 2024.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education
Aimee joined Ruru Rusmin (CUNY) to present an education webinar hosted by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) to explore how AI-driven tools can support immunology educators and improve lesson plans, providing interactive and engaging experiences for students at all levels March 2024
Lessons on Challenging Communication of Science in Society
Aimee joined a panel of experts to talk about the challenges of science communication at the 2023 The Institute for Science & Policy Symposium on 'The Ethics of Science Communication' December 2023.
COVID-19 Vaccines.
Formulations and Immune Response
Aimee spoke to undergraduate students in the CU Denver Biology Club about SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and the vaccines that provide long-lasting protection from serious harm and death
Sci Comm. The Art of Making Science Interesting and Relatable to the General Public
Aimee shared the best practices that she uses to communicate science to the general public to the Faculty Learning Community of the National Institute for Scientific Teaching (FALCoN NIST) March 2023
and the University of Toronto at Mississauga Biology Department March 2024
The Science Behind Vaccines
and the Immune Response
Aimee presented a community education webinar hosted by Immunize Colorado (Oct 2023) and Shared Harvest Fund (Nov 2023) to explain how the immune system works and how vaccination results in long-lasting immune 'memory' protection
10 Tips for Effective Science Communication
for scientists and healthcare professionals
Aimee shared her top 10 tips for effective science communication with the member of Immunize Colorado
Immunology 101 Blog Series
Team Vaccine
Aimee authors an easy-to-understand 'Immunology 101' blog series for the science curious, general public on how vaccines work with the immune system to provide long-lasting protection
Your Shot at Protection.
How Vaccines Train the Immune System to Fight Disease
Aimee spoke to curious book store patrons about the immune cell 'ninjas' in training after vaccination at a collaborative community outreach event between the CU School of Medicine Office of Research Education & Tattered Cover Book Store January 2022
Addressing Mis & Disinformation in Health and Science Communication
Aimee was on a panel of experts asked to share their perspectives, opportunities, and best practices for engaging the public in evaluation of health information at the 2023 CCTSI CU-CSU Summit
The Science Behind Vaccines
for biology students at FRCC
Aimee spoke to students at the FRCC about the immune response to vaccines and how they train the immune system to fight infectious disease!
Killing Cancer from the Inside:
Harness the Immune System & Immunotherapy on the CU AMC
Aimee spoke to high school students and teachers at the Denver Metro Regional Science & Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) about how we are able to harness the immune system to treat and, in some cases cure, disease!
Your Shot at Protection.
How Vaccines Train the Immune System to Fight Disease
Aimee spoke to CU Alumni at their monthly 'Healthy & Happy Hour' event about the immune cell 'ninjas' in training after vaccination Sept 2023
AI: Super Hero or Super Villain? The Use of AI in Teaching & Learning
Aimee hosted an interactive breakout session on experimenting with AI for the purposes of teaching and learning in higher education at the Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology (COLTT) Conference Aug 2023
Vaccine Questions at Home
Have a Question? Get an Answer!
Aimee joined her podcast co-host, Toni Eyssallenne, MD, PhD, to provide a safe space to ask vaccine-related questions hosted by the CO Vaccine Equity Taskforce & African Youth Advocates
CONTACT
EMAIL. Aimee.Bernard@cuanschutz.edu
CV. Please email me at Aimee.Bernard@cuanschutz.edu for a current CV
PHONE. 303.724.8374 (email is preferred)
ADDRESS. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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