Undergraduate students in Dr. Eric G. Bing’s Pandemics! The Science of Disease Spread, Prevention, and Control (APSM/ANTH/MNO 4344) course are preparing for the tenth Battle to Save Lives case competition. This year, students will present data-driven solutions to improve public health and safety in two distinct projects: enhancing safety along the Katy Trail and increasing healthcare accessibility through Parkland Health’s Video Visit Booths.
Undergraduate students in a public health course at SMU honed their persuasive speaking abilities in a formal debate on the best approach to preventing measles outbreaks.
SMU epidemiologist Dr. Eric G. Bing offers an undergraduate course focused on international diseases and strategies to combat them. Pandemics! The Science of Disease Spread, Prevention, and Control (APSM/ANTH/MNO 4344), in Spring 2025, will equip SMU students with the essential tools to understand the various factors influencing disease spread and the ways local and global communities can address these challenges effectively.