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Integration of modules on evidence-based vaccine communication strategies in disciplinary microbiology courses: two case studies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Vaccines remain a complex societal issue, and students studying microbiology and immunology should be prepared to talk about vaccines with diverse audience types in their future careers. Thus, it is important to train students in vaccine communication strategies. However, many existing vaccine communication trainings for undergraduate life sciences students do not rely on the latest research on effective science communication strategies. Thus, in this Tips and Tools article, we provide two example modules of how to integrate training in evidence-based science communication approaches, like strategic and inclusive science communication, into undergraduate microbiology/immunology courses in a time-efficient way. We provide data on student perceptions and skills in vaccine communication following these modules to suggest the plausibility and efficacy of integrating time-efficient modules on evidence-based vaccine communication into undergraduate microbiology courses.

Source: Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education

DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.00118-26

Authors: Nicole C. Kelp, Delaney Worthington, Emma Ledbetter, Philip Mixter

Institutions: Colorado State University, Washington State University

Language: English

Topic: Science Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700