Jared Taylor 12/07/2021
Description
Jared Taylor, Oklahoma State University (OSU) faculty and former state epidemiologist of Oklahoma, talks about his background and education starting in Virginia and eventually receiving his PhD in veterinary biomedical sciences at OSU. He describes his teaching career at OSU and how his expertise in epidemiology positioned him to become the state epidemiologist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor discusses his experience in the position advising government officials and interacting with the media as well as working with the Oklahoma State Department of Education and county health departments to provide guidance on reopening schools. He talks about leaving the position to become the first chief science officer of Oklahoma which allows him to continue his work for both OSU and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
| Date(s) | 12/7/2021 |
| Call Number | C19_009 |
| Subjects | Government officials, Health concerns, Tenure COVID-19 (Disease), COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-), College teachers, Health risk assessment, Information communication, Interviews, Public health, Public health administration, Public officers |
| Interviewee(s) | Jared Taylor |
| Interviewer(s) | Sarah Milligan |