National History Day Resources

National History Day (NHD) is a program that encourages junior and senior high school students to explore historical topics and present their ideas in a range of formats, from documentary film, to dramatic presentations, to exhibits. For more information about NHD and how you and your school can get involved, see the organization's website: www.nationalhistoryday.org.

The theme for 2006-2007 is: "Triumph and Tragedy."

Potential projects related to NIH history would include:

• AIDS research in the early 1980s
• The research showing that Pellagra could be prevented through better diet

If you are interested in pursuing an NIH topic for National History Day, please send an email to: history@nih.gov.