Advancing Digital Health Technology: A Summer Research Program for High School and Community College Educators
NIBIB - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
About This Grant
Project Summary The Digital Health Research and AI Training Program at the University of North Texas (UNT) provides a hands-on summer research experience for high school science teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region. This initiative immerses educators in digital health, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and wearable health technologies, equipping them with the skills to integrate real-world digital health applications into STEM curricula. Under the guidance of faculty mentors from engineering, health sciences, and education, participating teachers conduct research in active digital health and AI labs, gaining direct exposure to cutting-edge work in embedded systems, biosensors, medical imaging, and AI-powered diagnostics. The program places ten high school teachers in research laboratories, where they engage in structured study design, bio-signal data collection, and machine learning analysis of physiological signals such as ECG, PPG, and motion data. Educators also participate in targeted workshops designed to provide foundational knowledge in AI, digital health research, and embedded systems, ensuring they have the necessary prerequisites to apply these concepts in their teaching. Through hands-on training, teachers develop wearable health devices, implement real-time bio-signal processing, and explore AI-driven digital health applications, culminating in collaborative research studies with university faculty. Using a Community of Practice model, teachers work alongside faculty and peers to develop STEM lesson plans, curriculum maps, and instructional materials aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This program directly addresses the lack of hands-on AI and digital health research training opportunities for high school educators in the DFW region, bridging the gap between academic research and STEM education. By integrating biosensors, real-time signal processing, and embedded AI concepts into classroom instruction, educators empower students to engage with real-world biomedical challenges and explore careers in digital health, healthcare AI, and digital health technologies. The program includes a comprehensive evaluation plan assessing curriculum improvement, classroom implementation, and student engagement in biomedical AI topics. Teachers participate in pre- and post-program assessments, classroom observation studies, and long-term tracking of student learning outcomes. The initiative also incorporates structured dissemination opportunities, enabling educators to present their research experiences and curriculum materials at regional STEM education conferences, school district professional development workshops, and AI in healthcare summits. This initiative enhances teacher expertise in digital health and AI, expands the STEM workforce pipeline, and fosters student interest in healthcare innovation by providing a sustainable professional development model. Through collaborations with local research institutions, industry partners, and K-12 networks, the program ensures a lasting impact on high school STEM education in the DFW region.
Grant Summary
Advancing Digital Health Technology: A Summer Research Program for High School and Community College Educators is a NIBIB - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering grant providing up to $135K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2030-01-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $135K
2030-01-31
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Advancing Digital Health Technology: A Summer Research Program for High School and Community College Educators is offered by NIBIB - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
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Advancing Digital Health Technology: A Summer Research Program for High School and Community College Educators provides up to $135K per award from NIBIB - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
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Applications for Advancing Digital Health Technology: A Summer Research Program for High School and Community College Educators are due 2030-01-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIBIB - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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