An immersive learning system to enhance healthcare awareness and STEM education.
Educational Media to Promote healthcare Awareness through an Immersive Experience (EMPATHIE)
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC. · NIH-10833673
This study is testing a fun, motion-based game that helps K-12 students learn about healthcare and science, especially focusing on motor control disorders, while making learning exciting and inclusive for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10833673 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
EMPATHIE is an innovative educational platform that uses a motion-based game interface to teach healthcare and science concepts. It provides an immersive experience focused on motor control disorders while promoting inquiry-based learning. The program is designed to engage K-12 students from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their interest and performance in STEM fields. By incorporating design thinking and empathy into its lessons, EMPATHIE aims to create a positive learning environment for students of varying abilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are K-12 students, particularly those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds interested in STEM education.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the K-12 education system or those who are not interested in STEM fields may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve STEM education and healthcare awareness among K-12 students.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interactive digital media can effectively enhance learning outcomes in STEM education, indicating a promising approach with EMPATHIE.
Where this research is happening
CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC. — CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KREPKOVICH, EILEEN T. — BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Study coordinator: KREPKOVICH, EILEEN T.
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.