CDC Epi Intense Camp

Epi Intense is an educational program created and piloted by CDC′s David J. Sencer CDC Museum in 2012 as a unique opportunity for high school students to learn about epidemiology. The workshop is open to upcoming high school juniors and seniors and is held at CDC′s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Epi Intense curriculum uses inquiry- based learning principles. By learning through seminars and group work, high school juniors and seniors at the conclusion of the camp will be able to:

• Describe five major epidemiological study designs, including their strengths and weaknesses
• Create, administer, and analyze an epidemiological survey-based study
• Use EpiInfo software to input and analyze survey data
• Design and propose public health strategies based on epidemiological data

Over the course of three days, students will learn about epidemiology study design, and will create a short survey to analyze using epidemiology concepts.  Activities may include short presentations by CDC experts, instruction by an experienced science teacher and the application of newly learned epidemiologic concepts in a group setting. The 2012 Epi Intense application is now available online. Read the FAQ to find the application.