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Fellowship opportunities are available with the Research Application and Evaluation Branch of the Division of Adolescent and School Health, within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected participants will have the opportunity to contribute to national efforts to improve school health education in schools including a) providing input into future federal and national health education-related guidance; b) getting involved with organizations and agencies focused on improving school health education across the nation; and c) helping institutions of higher education teacher preparation programs to improve the quality of current and future health educators. The participant will apply knowledge of research, implementation and translation science, pedagogy, and national guidance to help shape and guide the content and delivery of health education, and sexual health education specifically, in schools.
The participant will conduct systematic literature reviews to identify research supporting health education strategies used by schools and education agencies. Emphasis will be placed on developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating school health education curricula, delivery and practices and other pathways through which state and local education agencies can influence sexual health education and supportive environment/climate at the school level which can, in turn, influence adolescent sexual health, including the health of sexual and gender minority youth.
The participants may have the opportunity to be involved in the following activities:
Conducting systematic review(s) and secondary data analyses of health education-related data and literature and synthesizing findings for publication.
Developing translational materials to help disseminate research findings to the field, including contributing to the development of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and for oral presentations.
Proposing research studies and updating research plans to fill the gaps in the literature identified through the literature review.
Exploring areas in need of more health education research and evaluation support with DASH partners.
Translating basic health education theory and practice, national health education standards, and related resources into publications, guidance and practical tools for use in schools.
Applying theory on child and adolescent development and adult learning to planning and delivery of health instruction and teacher training
Translating research on effective approaches to the delivery of health education and sexual health education in school to a) help decision makers and others improve the implementation of health education in schools; b) develop materials, tools, and other resources to improve teacher knowledge and skill instruction through training and coaching; and c) improve the quality of materials and resources consistent with the characteristics of effective health education curricula.
This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
Master’s degree or doctoral degree in education; public health, or social sciences completed and received within the last five years.
Experience in public health education, school health education, or adolescent sexual health education.
Knowledge of educational pedagogy, school health education theory and practice, and effective delivery of health education to school-age youth.
Knowledge of research methodologies appropriate for studying health education, conducting systematic and reviews and translating results for publication in scientific manuscripts and practical guidance.
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