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EMPOWER 2.0 (Engaging Multi-Disciplinary Professional Opportunities for Women in Environmental Research)

Award Number: R25ES030240
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/01/2019
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2025

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EMPOWER 2.0 (Engaging Multi-Disciplinary Professional Opportunities for Women in Environmental Research) - Abstract The prevalence and pervasive nature of emerging chemicals of concern has created widespread environmental injustice apprehensions in vulnerable communities. To alleviate and address these concerns, identifying, engaging, and training a diverse environmental health research workforce will be critical and necessary steps to combat and prevent the consequences of environmental injustice. While there is obvious need to enhance diversity in environmental health research, this process is hampered by facets of systemic racism that reduce access to educational resources needed to build interest and knowledge in students and teachers. The overarching goal of (Engaging Multidisciplinary Professional Opportunities for Women in Environmental Research) EMPOWER 2.0 is to enhance the diversity of the environmental health research workforce by building relationships with underserved schools in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area that have historically performed poorly in the areas of science, technology, and math. With the proper training and mentorship, the untapped workforce present within these schools will be empowered to understand and address current and emerging environmental health and safety threats. Through this transformative 8-week high school research program, we will develop well-prepared, ethical researchers committed to scientific inquiry, intensive fieldwork, and collaborative problem- solving to address environmental health challenges. Following the 4-step risk assessment process, students, teachers, and faculty mentors will work collaboratively to identify toxicants, potential hazards and risks, and environmental disparities in urban neighborhoods, which provides the necessary training to formulate critical thinking skills for use in academic or non- academic careers. Within our program, students will be considered Environmental Health Scholars who engage in air and water research, test experimental hypotheses, and define potential health risks for select Atlanta communities. The comprehensive approach our program provides will develop interest in college-level study in environmental health and formulate critical thinking skills for use in academic or non-academic careers. Participating high school teachers or Teaching Fellows will be provided additional educational training in environmental health issues at Georgia State University School of Public Health Center of Teaching Excellence and Learning and participate in summer research training along with the environmental health scholars.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = -$38,042 )
2025	2024	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	002	4	7/15/2025	TERMINATION	-$1,031
2025	2024	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	000	4	4/18/2025	TERMINATION	$0
2025	2024	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	001	4	7/9/2025	TERMINATION	-$37,011
														Subtotal = -$38,042

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $129,880 )
2024	2024	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	002	4	8/5/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$3,273
2024	2024	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	000	4	3/20/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$129,880
2024	2022	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	001	3	8/5/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$3,273
														Subtotal = $129,880

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $105,592 )
2022	2022	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE 3RD FL	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	000	3	11/23/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$105,592
														Subtotal = $105,592

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $105,592 )
2021	2021	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE 3RD FL	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	000	2	11/20/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$105,592
														Subtotal = $105,592

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $105,592 )
2020	2020	GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.	58 EDGEWOOD AVE NE 3RD FL	ATLANTA	GA	30303	FULTON	USA	Environmental Health	000	1	11/28/2019	NEW	$105,592
														Subtotal = $105,592

Grand Total All Awards = $408,614

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EMPOWER 2.0 (Engaging Multi-Disciplinary Professional Opportunities for Women in Environmental Research)

Award Number: R25ES030240

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/01/2019

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2025

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