The U.S. Institutes

U.S. Institute of Public Health

The U.S. Institute of Public Health connects population health literacy, scientific communication, youth inquiry, and community learning.

KNOWLEDGECITIZENSHIPOPPORTUNITY

Public understanding is part of public wellbeing.

Health literacy includes understanding the quality of a source, distinguishing association from causation, and communicating uncertainty. PubMed Jr. connects this work with age appropriate research education and safe observational activities.

Scholarly and public service remit

Explore the institute’s connected areas of inquiry and education.

  • Health and science literacy
  • Environment and community observation
  • Evidence interpretation
  • PubMed Jr. educational collaboration

Institutional collaboration

Collaborative work connects an identified public purpose with appropriate expertise, learning resources, delivery partners, and a clear evaluation approach. USU welcomes inquiries that describe the population served, geography, proposed contribution, and intended outcome.