10k: immersive virtual-reality science experiences for students
10k: A platform for immersive science education
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · DYNAMOID, INC. · NIH-11323355
This project builds easy-to-use VR science lessons to help K–12 students feel more interested and confident in science.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DYNAMOID, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OAKLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11323355 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would see science lessons made with the 10k Creator app that turn real data into interactive virtual-reality scenes without any coding. The team will improve the Creator tools and standardize how lessons are produced so experiences can be made across different science topics. They will partner with schools to add these VR lessons into class plans and gather student feedback and learning results. The project will use that classroom data to refine the lessons and the curriculum model.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are K–12 students and their teachers at partner schools who can use VR lessons in regular classes.
Not a fit: Students who do not attend partner schools or do not have access to VR hardware are unlikely to benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make science classes more engaging and boost students' interest and confidence in STEM.
How similar studies have performed: Prior research shows VR can improve engagement and learning in science, but scalable, easy-to-use classroom tools like this are still relatively new.
Where this research is happening
OAKLAND, UNITED STATES
- DYNAMOID, INC. — OAKLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GONZALEZ, LAURA LYNN — DYNAMOID, INC.
- Study coordinator: GONZALEZ, LAURA LYNN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.