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Discover, Explore, Learn
A resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment we live in today.
NIEHS Scholars Connect Program
The NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) is designed to provide a unique opportunity to highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students in the Raleigh-Durham area to solidly connect with NIEHS, and receive frontier-level training in biomedical research.
Environment and Health A to Z
No two people live in the exact same environment. The SOIL beneath our feet, the AIR we breathe, and the WATER flowing through our pipes and waterways can all differ greatly, depending on where we live. On top of that, each of us eats different foods, shares our space with different plants and animals, and has access to different medicines and technology.
Teaching Resources from NIGMS and Scholastic
NIGMS has launched our third issue of Pathways, a collection of free Scholastic resources for grades 6 through 12. This issue is all about circadian rhythms and the science of sleep—just in time for daylight saving time this weekend. The goal of NIGMS’ collaboration with Scholastic is to teach students about basic science, its importance to heath, and the many different career pathways of researchers.
Learn more about the environment, or the world around you – from the air we breathe to the water we drink – and how YOU can make a difference!
Environment & Health
Learn more about what scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences are doing to make sure you have a healthy environment to grow up in.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Waste, and how we handle it, affects everything around us - air, water, land, plants, and animals. Do you Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle?
Pollution
We all have a role to play in keeping our environment clean. Pollution happens when things get dirtied by chemicals or other harmful substances. Keeping our environment clean, will help keep us all healthy.
Games
Scientists get to solve puzzles every day, because science and research involve finding solutions from the clues that we are given.
Scientists get to solve puzzles every day, because science and research involve finding solutions from the clues that we are given.
Scientists use experiments to find out about the world around us. Conduct an experiment or try out some fun activities yourself!
Learn more about the wildlife in and ground the Research Triangle park
Emerald Ash Borer Arrives on the NIEHS Campus
The North Carolina Forest Service has confirmed that ash trees on the NIEHS Campus are becoming infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
Amphibian Awareness
At first glance, frogs and toads are quite similar in appearance. However, there are some notable differences, including distinct calls, that can help with identification.