Creating clean air environments in schools during wildfire season
Official title: Learning and Living with Wildfire Smoke: Creating Clean Air Environments in Schools through Youth Participatory Action Research
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10831529 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping high school students learn how to monitor and improve the air quality in their schools during wildfire season, so they can understand the effects of smoke on health and take action for cleaner air in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | April 21, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $102,017 |
| NIH project number | 5K99ES034442-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10831529 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are high-school aged youth, particularly those living in areas affected by wildfire smoke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in the age range of 0-21 or who do not attend schools in areas impacted by wildfire smoke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research engages high-school students in efforts to improve air quality in their schools, particularly during wildfire season. Students will participate in a youth-led air quality monitoring network, collecting and analyzing data on air pollution levels. The project aims to educate students and their communities about the health impacts of wildfire smoke and promote clean air initiatives. Through this participatory approach, the research seeks to empower youth to take action in their environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier school environments and increased awareness of air quality issues among students and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based participatory approaches to environmental health, indicating that this method could be effective in addressing air quality issues.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: D'evelyn, Savannah M — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: D'evelyn, Savannah M
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.