Engaging students in genomic and environmental health education through community partnerships
Health in Our Hands: Building and sustaining student engagement in genomic and environmental health sciences through a community-school partnership
This study is all about helping middle and high school students learn more about how genes and the environment affect health by combining what they learn in class with real-life community experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10676750 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the understanding of genomic and environmental health among middle and high school students by integrating classroom learning with community involvement. It builds on previous successful initiatives to create a modern curriculum that addresses gene-environment interactions and evolution. The program focuses on overcoming challenges related to teacher familiarity with new standards and ensuring sustained student engagement throughout the school year. By fostering connections between students and their communities, the initiative seeks to empower both groups with knowledge that can be applied to health-related issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include middle and high school students interested in genomics and environmental health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the middle or high school age range or who do not have an interest in genomic education may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health literacy among students and their communities, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous projects in this area have shown success in enhancing student learning and interest in genomics, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bayer, Irene — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Bayer, Irene
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.