Kelly Cordera's Impact on Public Health

The video tutorial introduces epidemiology, highlighting figures like Gabby Thomas and Lindsey Marr. Kelly Cordera from the CDC shares her career path, daily activities, and exciting projects. She emphasizes collaboration in STEM and shares insights from her involvement with Science Olympiad. The video aims to inspire students to explore public health careers and offers personal advice on following one's passion.

What major global event in 2020 increased public awareness of epidemiology?

• The Olympic Games

• The World Cup

• The Global Financial Crisis

• The Global Pandemic

Which university did Gabby Thomas attend for her epidemiology studies?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• MIT

What is Kelly Cordera's primary focus in her role at the CDC?

• Conducting laboratory research

• Leading student programs and partnerships

• Managing hospital operations

• Developing vaccines

Where did Kelly Cordera complete her Master's degree in Public Health?

• University of Michigan

• Harvard University

• University of Texas, Austin

• University of California, Berkeley

What is one of the main goals of the activities created by Kelly Cordera and her team?

• To teach students how to cook

• To train students in sports

• To help students become disease detectives

• To prepare students for art competitions

What is a key aspect of Kelly Cordera's work that she finds exciting?

• Traveling to different countries

• Seeing students become interested in public health

• Working in a laboratory

• Writing scientific papers

What surprised Kelly Cordera about working as a scientist?

• The amount of solo work

• The dynamic and iterative nature of public health

• The lack of data collection

• The absence of collaboration

Who introduced Kelly Cordera to Science Olympiad?

• Gabby Thomas

• Dr. Lindsey Marr

• Dr. Ralph Cordell

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

What advice does Kelly Cordera give to students interested in science?

• Follow a path that makes you happy

• Focus only on science subjects

• Choose a career early and stick to it

• Avoid changing career paths

What is one of Kelly Cordera's hobbies outside of work?

• Playing chess

• Gardening

• Writing novels

• Painting