Creating hands-on activities to inspire students in healthcare careers
Official title: Biomedical Sensing, Measurement, and Instrumentation with hands-on activities to promote healthcare-related careers
Funded at Innovative Design Labs, INC. · NIH-11008158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating fun, hands-on activities using cool technology to help students learn about health careers, making it easier and more exciting for them to explore the world of healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Innovative Design Labs, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $977,269 |
| NIH project number | 2R44GM143981-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11008158 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students and educators involved in STEM education, particularly those interested in health sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in educational settings or who are not interested in pursuing healthcare careers may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative hands-on activities using advanced biomedical sensors to engage students in health sciences. By integrating tools like 3D printers and robotics into educational settings, the project aims to enhance students' exposure to healthcare-related careers. The initiative includes creating a user-friendly system and a comprehensive curriculum to facilitate learning. Feedback from teachers during the initial phase has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating strong interest in the proposed activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase student interest and belief in their ability to pursue careers in healthcare.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in engaging students in STEM fields, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Innovative Design Labs, INC.
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Condon, John Paul — Innovative Design Labs, INC.
- Study coordinator: Condon, John Paul
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.