The effects of lead poisoning on children is under-resourced and does not receive needed attention. The Springfield Promise Neighborhood (SPN) engages residents surrounding Lincoln Elementary School and will work with them on the issue of lead poisoning through a testing and art advocacy event. They will also collaborate with the community to build a base for environmental justice research that will prepare the next generation of diverse science researchers and educators. The program will also establish a Black and STEM excellence award to be given out by leaders of Wittenberg Universities Concerned Black Students.
