University of North Texas 
Digital Health Research and Training Program for Science Teachers
A paid summer research experience that helps high school teachers bring biomedical AI, wearable health technology, and digital health innovation into their classrooms.
The Digital Health Research and Training Program for Science Teachers provides immersive summer research training for teachers who want to connect STEM teaching with real-world healthcare innovation. Participants work alongside faculty mentors in active research environments and gain experience in digital health, biosignal analysis, embedded systems, medical imaging, wearable devices, and AI-driven healthcare applications. Through structured workshops, collaborative projects, and curriculum design support, teachers leave the program with new technical skills, classroom-ready materials, and a stronger pathway for introducing students to careers in biomedical engineering, healthcare AI, and digital health technology.
- 8-week summer research experience
- Start Date: June 15, 2026
- End Date: August 9, 2026
- Designed for high school science teachers
- Hands-on work in biomedical AI, biosensors, embedded systems, and digital health
- Faculty-mentored research plus curriculum development
- Year-round mentorship, professional learning community, and open-access teaching resources
Participants who successfully complete the 8-week program will receive a $7,000 stipend.