An interactive platform to study heat islands for K-12 students
Heat Viz: An interactive digital platform for heat island investigations for K-12 STEM students
This study is creating a fun online tool called Heat Viz that helps high school students learn about the heat island effect and its health risks in cities, so they can measure temperatures, understand climate issues, and see how it all connects to their community's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Myriad Sensors, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brentwood, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11044139 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to develop an interactive digital platform called Heat Viz that will help high school students engage in citizen science by investigating the heat island effect, which exacerbates health risks in urban areas. The platform will provide tools for students to measure and analyze temperature variations, understand climate impacts, and learn about the health risks associated with extreme heat. By participating, students will enhance their knowledge in science, improve their data analysis skills, and gain insights into community health issues related to climate change. The project seeks to make STEM education more relevant and impactful for students across the country.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are high school students interested in STEM subjects and community health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in high school or do not have an interest in STEM education may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower students to understand and address the health risks associated with extreme heat in their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot projects have shown success in engaging college students and high schoolers in citizen science related to heat islands.
Where this research is happening
Brentwood, UNITED STATES
- Myriad Sensors, INC. — Brentwood, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roozeboom, Clifton Lee — Myriad Sensors, INC.
- Study coordinator: Roozeboom, Clifton Lee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.