When I was young, my parents would tell me to stay away from wild animals. They said that I could catch a disease, so I heeded their warnings but never really understood the reasons why. As a college student, I…
Author: Samantha Shields
Samantha Shields is a junior undergraduate student at the University of Vermont, studying for a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, and a minor in Animal Science. She is currently working with ADBCAP Director Julie M. Smith, DVM, Ph.D., as an online outreach assistant intern. Samantha is assisting with content development for a new biosecurity website called Healthy Farms Healthy Agriculture, and evaluating, summarizing, and presenting information about protecting animal health. At the University of Vermont, she is an active member of many programs including RALLYTHON, University of Vermont Program Board, Campus Recreation, and the Women’s Club Hockey. Samantha is interested in pursuing the field of epidemiology after graduation. She has a particular interest in the research of different factors that result in diseases, as well as public health emergency planning and response.
Serious Games: Investigating Behavioral Approaches to Biosecurity
You may have had this experience: On family game nights when the Monopoly board was pulled out, you knew it was going to be competitive. It was a night that would bring out a different side to everyone's personalities. These…
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