PI Dr. Richard Corsi The University of Texas at Austin

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PI Dr. Richard Corsi The University of Texas at Austin Healthy High School PRIDE (Partnership in Research on InDoor Environments) PI Dr. Richard Corsi The University of Texas at Austin

General Background USEPA’s - Healthy Schools: Environmental Factors, Children’s Health & Performance, & Sustainable Building Practices (EPA-G2013-STAR-H1) Awarded – January 2015 Start Summer 2015

Project Overview (1) 4 yr program focused on high schools Large US EPA grant “Tools for Schools” 2 focused on high schools Project goals 5-10 schools - demographic & geographic diversity 1-2 STEM teachers from each school 4-6 student stewards from each school 1,000 to 1,200 high school student participants

Project Overview (2) ~2 wks of sampling/room, 120 rooms over 2 yrs Air, wipe, dust, filters, noise & illuminance Passive instruments – low noise Voluntary anonymous surveys (semi-annual) Students, teachers, & staff 2 summers investigating low cost solutions Pre and post retrofit testing Unoccupied classrooms

Project Overview (3) STEM Teachers Student Stewards Internship at UT Symposium to present results STEM Teachers 1 to 2 day IAQ workshop at UT

Classroom Inspections Project Timeline 6/15 9/15 Recruiting Steward’s Workshop Classroom Inspections 6/16 Sampling & Surveys 9/16 Low Cost Solution Testing Workshops 6/17 9/17 6/18 Mentoring & Report 9/18 CEHI Symposium

School District Benefits Practical STEM educational opportunities Class room measurements & symposiums “Show and tell” Mentoring for stewards and teachers Workshops – stewards & STEM teachers Low cost solutions to make schools healthier

Next Steps Presentation to administration Review of materials Agreement to participate Kick-off meeting with school district Kick-off meeting with individual schools