Empower students to lead outbreak science
Outbreak Science Ambassadors help bring outbreak science to their schools, campuses, and communities through student-led simulations, education, and events.
Ambassadors lead student programming
Ambassadors create opportunities for others to explore how outbreaks spread, how people respond, and how individual decisions shape what happens next. Operation Outbreak provides the tools, resources, and support to help students lead. High school Ambassadors can start an Operation Outbreak Club, while college and university Ambassadors can establish an Operation Outbreak Embassy.
Operation Outbreak Clubs
Clubs are designed for high school students ages 14 and older. With support from a teacher or staff sponsor, Junior Ambassadors can run simulations, explore the Outbreak Science curriculum, organize activities for their school community, and participate in Operation Outbreak programs and competitions.
We provide free learning materials, facilitator resources, and support to help each Club get started and grow.
Operation Outbreak Embassies
Embassies are student-led chapters at colleges and universities. Ambassadors can run simulations on campus, organize outbreak-science programming, connect the work to coursework and research, and support nearby schools and community partners.
We provide facilitator training, program materials, and ongoing support as each Embassy develops.
Hear from our student organization members
“Being involved in the Operation Outbreak Club has allowed me to grow immensely. Provided with the resources to pursue a topic outside the typical high school curriculum, I’ve discovered a personal interest in epidemiology. Additionally, connecting with research professionals and organizing my first convention has taught me invaluable life skills, including leadership and networking.”
“The key to effective outbreak prevention lies in collaboration and teamwork. By working together in our community, we can strengthen our defenses so both we and our allies play it safe against the spread of disease.”
“Being part of the Operation Outbreak Club has truly changed my high school experience for the better. It feels great to know that what we’re doing can genuinely make a difference in spreading awareness about outbreaks and promoting health education. Plus, being involved in this student-led initiative has boosted my confidence and shown me that my peers and I can create meaningful change, no matter our age.”
“Being part of the Operation Outbreak Club has encouraged me to dream big. It’s shown me what I’m capable of and strengthened my passion for outbreak science, policy, and advocacy. Ultimately, I hope to pursue a career in medicine, focusing on epidemiology or pathophysiology.”