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Stanford Summer Session Summer Course: How to Avoid the Walking Dead: Understanding Biosafety
Stanford Summer Session

Summer Course: How to Avoid the Walking Dead: Understanding Biosafety

Stanford, USA

8 Weeks

English

Full time

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USD 2,744

On-Campus

Introduction

Are you concerned the Walking Dead will soon rise? Are we on the verge of World War Z? What can be done to prevent the escape of Zombie-producing agents from labs? This course seeks to save the world through the introduction of biosafety history, concepts, and principles & practices as seen through the lens of specific diseases and research at Stanford. The course will be of interest to students looking to pursue careers in biomedical research or those wishing to pursue professional medical education.

Details

COMPMED 182

  • Class Number: 11273
  • Course Cost: $2744.00
  • Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
  • Units: 2
  • Interest Area: Natural Sciences
  • Course Format & Length: In-person, 8 weeks
  • Instructors: David Bentzel

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.

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