GEM COVID-19 K-12 Chat Series

Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Do you know a child who wants to know how ventilators work; if your pet can catch COVID-19; what kind of hand sanitizer is best; how to get involved in a clinical trial; or something else related to COVID-19?
 
UB GEM has assembled “The COVID-19 Chat Series”, with faculty, students and staff from The University at Buffalo ready to answer your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. This series is intended for K-12 students, but anyone wanting to know more is invited to participate!

To join a COVID-19 K-12 Zoom Chat session, simply click the title of the chat that you would like to join below. The schedule will be updated with new chats on this page and on the GEM Facebook page.  Recordings of past COVID-19 K-12 Chat sessions will also be posted below. 

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Past 'COVID-19 K-12 Chat Series' Presentations

“Answering all your Coronavirus and COVID-19 questions"
 Tuesday, May 19, 2020
 Tom Russo, MD, Professor and Chief, Infectious Disease; UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Click HERE to access the recording for this chat

“Understanding the Spread of COVID Infections using Computers and Big Data”
 Thursday, May 14, 2020
 Jonathan Bard, Senior Bioinformatics Analyst; UB Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
Click HERE to access the recording for this chat

“Making Sense of Information – Can I Catch COVID From my Pet?”
 Wednesday, May 13, 2020
 Pamela Rose, UB Health Sciences Librarian and Buffalo Zoo Docent, UB Libraries 
Click HERE to access the recording for this chat.

Click HERE to download the slides for this chat (pdf file).

“Wondering about Viruses and Microbiology – How do I stay safe from something I can’t see?”
 Tuesday, May 12, 2020
 Terry-Ann Smith, CTRC Research Facilities and Building Manager

“Wondering about Viruses and Microbiology – What is RNA and how does it make me sick?”
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Chris Rupert, PhD Candidate in Biological Sciences

Click HERE to access the recording for both of the May 12th "Wondering about Viruses and Microbiology" chats.

“Health Research and You” 
 Monday, May 11, 2020
 Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, PhD; Megan Wilson-Crowley, MPA; Danielle Abramo-Balling; UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Click HERE to access the recording for this chat.

“How Do We Help COVID-19 Patients Breathe?” 
 Friday, May 8, 2020
Carla Moscato, DNP, CRNA; Clinical Assistant Professor, UB School of Nursing.
Click HERE to access the recording for this chat.