What do geography, history, data, computer science, and medicine have in common? Find out on this week’s episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, featuring Katie’s conversation with Dr. Stephen Kissler, an assistant professor at CU Boulder and expert in epidemiology and complex social systems. Stephen, a Boettcher Scholar Alum, shares his experiences calculating public health metrics amid significant uncertainty, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the crucial role of individual behavior in shaping epidemic outcomes and reflects on the delicate balance between being a scientist and a compassionate human.
