Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Public Health Conference for High School Juniors and Seniors

Opportunity for students that are rising high school juniors and seniors and have an interest in learning more about careers in the field of public health!  The "Let's Talk Public Health" Conference will be held in Blacksburg on the Virginia Tech Campus July 25-28.  The conference is meant to introduce rising juniors and seniors to educational and career opportunities in the field of public health. Through the conference, participants will have the opportunity to learn from public health professionals and gain hands-on experience with public health related activities. Some of the topics that will be covered include obesity, social determinants of health, bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases. Transportation and Scholarships are also available!
For more information or to apply, check out the Facebook Page or Let's Talk Public Health summer conference website.  This website also has the application form needed. The deadline for applying is June 3!