Training undergraduate students to increase diversity in environmental health sciences
Undergraduate research training for diversity in environmental health sciences
This program is designed to help undergraduate students from historically black colleges and universities gain valuable research experience in environmental health, where they'll work with University of Michigan faculty on projects that explore how our surroundings affect our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11003745 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance diversity in the environmental health sciences workforce by providing undergraduate students from historically black colleges and universities with research training opportunities. Students will be mentored by faculty from the University of Michigan and engage in summer research projects focused on the health impacts of environmental exposures. The program emphasizes collaboration among institutions and aims to foster ongoing communication and research partnerships. Participants will gain hands-on experience in critical areas such as epigenetics and the health effects of pollutants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students who have completed two years in a relevant baccalaureate degree program in fields such as biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, engineering, or mathematics.
Not a fit: Students who have not completed two years in an EHS-relevant degree program or those not enrolled in participating institutions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse workforce in environmental health sciences, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully increased diversity in various scientific fields, indicating a promising approach for environmental health sciences.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charles, Simone M — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Charles, Simone 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 below.