CDCM PHA STEM Lesson – Polio Eradication

In Polio Eradication, student scientists learn about how different types of vaccinations are being used to globally eradicate polio. Students design and test a vaccine carrier that can keep vaccines cool for use in remote areas and then communicate their findings to others.

Topics included in Polio Eradication:

• Polio
• Outbreaks
• Vaccination
• The Cutter incident
• Disease eradication
• Engineering design process
• Scientific and health communication