Interactive digital media for K-5 STEM education using music
Official title: MusiQuest STEAM: interactive digital media for K-5 STEM education integrating audio and music
Funded at Edify · NIH-11322762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a fun music and science program for kids in grades K-5 to help them learn better by mixing art with STEM subjects, making it more exciting and engaging for young learners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edify NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | August 8, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 3R44GM156157-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11322762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are elementary school students in grades K-5.
✕Less likely to help
Students outside of the K-5 grade range or those not engaged in STEM education may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing MusiQuest STEAM, an interactive digital media program designed for K-5 students that integrates audio and music into STEM education. The program aims to overcome barriers to STEAM implementation in elementary schools by providing engaging lessons that connect artistic elements with scientific concepts. Through a collaborative process involving subject matter experts and usability studies with students and teachers, the project will create 60 lessons that align with key STEAM standards. The goal is to enhance student learning outcomes and foster a greater interest in biomedical science and related fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve STEM learning outcomes and engagement among elementary school students.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating arts into STEM education can lead to improved learning outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Edify
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zax, Jacob — Edify
- Study coordinator: Zax, Jacob
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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MusiQuest STEAM: interactive audio-enabled lessons for elementary STEM learning
A kid-friendly, audio-rich learning tool designed to boost elementary STEM understanding by weaving music and sound into 60 hands-on lessons.
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Interactive digital media for K-5 STEM education using music
This study is creating a fun and interactive music program for kids in grades K-5 to help them learn science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through music and art, making it easier and more enjoyable for them to understand these subjects.
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.