This page includes awards made during the current NNLM award period (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026).
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| Project Title | Lead Organization | Project Summary | Project Start Date | Project End Date | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Express Data Carpentries for Researchers and Students in Omaha, Nebraska | University of Nebraska Medical Center | The Data Carpentries workshops provide expert instruction for learners to use platforms, tools,and programming languages for the organization and analysis of data. Workshop participants aretrained to use computational techniques to work with large data sets using R, Python, and otherdata cleaning and organizing tools, such as OpenRefine. This project brings together thirtyresearchers and students for a two-day workshop in Omaha, Nebraska. The instructors forworkshops are certified through The Data Carpentries and are recruited to… | Nebraska | ||
| Y4 Health Information - Advancing Mental Health Awareness for Afghan Refugee Women through Mental Health Literacy Workshop | University of Oklahoma Tulsa - Schusterman Library | The project, "Advancing Mental Health Awareness for Afghan Refugee Women through Mental Health Literacy Workshop,” at The University of Oklahoma has a focused mission to promote mental health awareness for marginalized and underserved Afghan refugee women tailored to the unique needs of the population. Given the rapid increase in Afghan refugees, the high prevalence of mental disorders, and widespread misconceptions about mental health among this population, this initiative aims to (1) educate Afghan women refugees to dispel misconceptions and reduce the stigma associated with… | Oklahoma | ||
| Y4 Health Information - Harvey Health Matters: A County-Wide Health Advocacy Collaboration | Newton Public Library | The Harvey Health Matters Initiative is a comprehensive community health education strategythat includes in-person interactive workshops via a Health Fair, static displays for disseminationin the county, and online resources for added informational support. The initiative is designed tobe multifaceted in order to engage different populations throughout the community with theoverall goal of improved community health and increased health literacy. | Kansas | ||
| YWCA Central Massachusetts Breast and Cervical Health | YWCA Central Massachusetts | This project expands on one funded through an NNLM grant (2021-2022) that provided education, outreach, and referral to cancer screenings to women of color at risk for a breast or cervical cancer diagnosis. The YWCA worked with religious and other culturally specific organizations to reach more of the target audience and… | Massachusetts |