Improving health education for elementary students
Official title: Mission Empower
Funded at Rock By Rock LLC · NIH-10693461 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating fun and interactive digital games to help 4th and 5th graders learn about health topics in a way that fits into their science classes, especially aiming to support students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rock By Rock LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Astoria, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | September 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $275,956 |
| NIH project number | 1R43GM146480-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10693461 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are educators and students in 4th and 5th grades, particularly in low-income and underserved communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in elementary education or who are outside the 4th and 5th grade age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance health education in 4th and 5th grade classrooms by developing and testing interactive digital media and game-based learning modules. It focuses on integrating public health topics into the core science curriculum, making learning more engaging and relevant for students. The approach is designed to address the educational gap, particularly for low-income students and students of color, by providing teachers with effective resources and strategies. By piloting these innovative modules, the project seeks to create a scalable solution that can be adopted in schools nationwide.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health education access and quality for elementary students, fostering better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using interactive digital media and game-based learning to enhance educational outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Rock By Rock LLC
Astoria, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Imrich, Jeffrey a — Rock By Rock LLC
- Study coordinator: Imrich, Jeffrey a
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.