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Cacao agroforestry benefits both the environment and smallholder farmers in Central America. But it also brings humans closer to wildlife and potential disease risks. We need your support for proactive risk assessments
🌐 Learn more: shorturl.at/erF09
With vector-borne diseases receiving increased national media attention, accurate and effective science communication is more important than ever.
Join August 26 at 1:00 p.m. for the first webinar in our series addressing misinformation & disinformation:
This webinar is designed for:
• Extension educators
• Communication and outreach specialists
• Public health professionals
• Anyone who communicates about science, health, or vector-borne disease
We hope you will join us for this timely and important conversation.
Upcoming webinars:
• VectorED Academy: Responding to False Information (9/10, 12pm ET) extension.psu.edu/vectored-a…
• VectorED Academy: Persuasive Health Communication (9/30, 1pm ET) extension.psu.edu/vectored-a…
Less than a day left to register for this Webinar!
🦠 Biting Pests: The History of Lyme Disease
📅 Date: May 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00pm EDT
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eTu7zAHf
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💬 Facilitating Behavior Change Conversations – Next Week!
📅 Date: April 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 2pm EDT
🔗 Register: extension.psu.edu/facilitati…
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Facilitating Behavior Change Conversations – Next Week!
Don’t miss our second session in the Professional Development Webinar Series next week!
Join Penn State Extension and VectorED Network to build practical skills for guiding conversations that lead to lasting behavior change.
Last few days to register!
Don’t miss this upcoming webinar about vector-borne disease epidemiology!
Hope to see you there.
🔗 Register here: extension.psu.edu/vector-bor…
🦠 Biting Pests: The History of Lyme Disease
In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness we are hosting a webinar that takes a step back to explore how our understanding of Lyme disease has evolved—and why that history still matters today.
This webinar is free. A recording will also be available to registrants after the event.
Who should attend? Public health professionals, educators, students, and anyone interested in the history and science of Lyme disease.
Direct Link: extension.psu.edu/biting-pes…
🦠 Vector-Borne Disease Epidemiology for Educators
Join us for a professional development webinar designed to strengthen your understanding of vector-borne diseases and how to communicate risk effectively.
📅 Date: March 30
⏰ Time: 1pm EDT
🔗 Register: extension.psu.edu/vector-bor…
Direct link: extension.psu.edu/vector-bor…
Learn how to:
✔ Understand key vectors and disease transmission
✔ Interpret epidemiological data and surveillance trends
✔ Translate science into impactful education and outreach
Every year, tick-borne diseases spread further, threatening families nationwide. With critical funding for research & prevention at risk, we need leaders to act NOW. Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act - Demand action: bit.ly/4l1Ntsk
