Creating health resources for rural educators and youth
My Home, My Health: Place-Based Public Health Resources for Rural Educators
This study is all about getting young people in rural areas excited about science by creating fun, hands-on activities that connect their local environment to health, with help from local colleges and educators.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900601 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the bioscience workforce by engaging rural underserved youth and improving the teaching skills of informal educators. It involves collaboration between Montana State University and three tribal colleges to develop outreach kits that provide hands-on, place-based activities related to disease ecology. The initiative seeks to leverage local expertise and community connections to create educational resources that resonate with the unique needs of these communities. By focusing on the interplay of environmental factors and health, the project aims to foster interest in STEM fields among youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural underserved youth, particularly those from American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to rural underserved populations or are not interested in biosciences may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower rural youth with knowledge and skills in biosciences, potentially leading to increased participation in STEM careers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar outreach and educational initiatives have shown success in engaging underserved populations in STEM, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Bozeman, United States
- Montana State University - Bozeman — Bozeman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cornish, Jamie — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Cornish, Jamie
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.