Learn How to Become A Scientist

Want to learn how to become a scientist and about the world of genetics? Join us on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm ET for a Live Q&A featuring NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and Emerald Coast Middle School in Florida. Dr. Collins will be taking questions from viewers.

Please help us by promoting this exciting event on your channels. Our goal is to reach as many students and teachers as possible. Below is some draft language for your use. Thank you in advance for your help in getting the word out about this event!

Messages for use on Twitter

@NIH is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A on 5/20 at 1:00 pm ET for students about science and genetics! Featuring a conversation with @NIHDirector and a class from Emerald Coast Middle School in FL. We will be taking your questions live! Join in and spread the word! #NIH https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/290701645210677
Interested in a career in science? @NIH is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A on 5/20 at 1:00 pm ET for students and teachers on science and genetics @NIHDirector & a middle school class in FL. Dr. Collins will be taking your ?’s live! Please join & share! #NIH https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/290701645210677
Interested in genetics? Join @NIH for a Facebook Live Q&A on 5/20 at 1:00 pm ET with Emerald Coast Middle School and @NIHDirector who will take questions on science and genetics. Dr. Collins will also be taking live questions! https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/290701645210677

Messages for use on Facebook:

NIH is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A on 5/20 at 1:00 pm ET for students about science and genetics! Featuring a conversation with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and a class from Emerald Coast Middle School in FL. We will be taking your questions live! Join in & spread the word! #NIH https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/290701645210677
Interested in a career in science? NIH is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A on 5/20 at 1:00 pm ET for students and teachers on science and genetics with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins & a middle school class in Florida. Dr. Collins will be taking your questions live! Please join & share! #NIH https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/290701645210677
Interested in genetics? Join NIH for a Facebook Live Q&A on 5/20 at 1:00 pm ET with Emerald Coast Middle School and NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins who will take questions on science and genetics. https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/290701645210677

Nationwide Essay Contest Challenges High Schoolers to Speak Up About Mental Health

The National Institutes of Health is inviting students ages 16 to 18 years old to participate in the “Speaking Up About Mental Health!” essay contest. Essays should explore ways to address the stigma and social barriers that adolescents from racial and ethnic minority populations may face when seeking mental health treatment. The deadline for entries is May 31, 2019.