The Institute for Infectious Disease Translational Research recently partnered with the Institute for Rural Education to perform an educational health event to promote healthy habits and reduce health disparities among rural students.
Students at Fairfield Middle School kicked off their 2024-2025 school year with a special health and science event presented by the Institute for Infectious Disease Translational Research and the Institute for Rural Education and Development. The event was designed to teach students about important health issues like avoiding tick-borne illness, and to inspire them to pursue education and careers in health sciences or STEM fields. The event was funded by the 2024 Racial Justice and Equity Research Fund from the university.
Below are materials created for the event that were shared with the students.
Photos of the event are also available on the Institute for Rural Education and Development website.