Program Schedule

The program runs from June 15, 2026, through August 9, 2026 and combines structured training with faculty-mentored research and curriculum translation.

It begins with an in-person orientation and research lab pairing day on June 15, followed by Workshop Series 1 (Aim 1) in a hybrid format from June 16–19, focused on AI for digital health, including biosignal analysis, predictive modeling, medical imaging, and responsible use of healthcare data. From June 22–26, participants complete Workshop Series 2 (Aim 2) in person, with hands-on training in hardware design, embedded systems, biosensor integration, wireless communication, real-time signal processing, and user-centered device development.

The grant describes the broader summer model as a combination of workshops and immersive faculty-mentored research designed to help educators build technical skills while applying them in real biomedical projects and translating those experiences into STEM teaching.

During the remainder of the program, teachers will continue research with mentors, complete milestone check-ins, develop classroom-ready lesson plans and activities, and present their work at the final poster session.

Participants should expect 14 total in-person days. Of these, 7 days are mandatory in person: June 15 for orientation and lab pairing, plus June 22–26 for the in-person Aim 2 workshop series, and August 9 for the final poster session. An additional 7 in-person research days will take place during the summer and will be scheduled based on each teacher’s availability and the faculty mentor’s research schedule. This structure is designed to provide participants with both a common training experience and flexible time for hands-on research in UNT labs.