Using data science to improve drug discovery education
Official title: Adventures in Drug Discovery: Integrating Data Science into the Science Curriculum
Funded at Institute for Future Intelligence, INC. · NIH-10909200 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making data science easier and more fun for high school students by creating new teaching tools and lessons that connect it to chemistry and biology, while also supporting teachers and involving the community in exciting science activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Institute for Future Intelligence, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Natick, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $269,691 |
| NIH project number | 5R25GM150143-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909200 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include high school students and teachers in Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Ohio, Rhode Island, and South Carolina who are involved in science education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in high school education or who reside outside the targeted states may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the teaching and learning of data science in high school settings by developing innovative educational technologies and curriculum materials. Collaborating with diverse high schools across several states, the initiative will utilize an integrated learning platform called Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Science (AIMS) to make complex scientific concepts more accessible. The curriculum will focus on integrating data science into chemistry and biology courses, promoting equity and diversity through culturally responsive teaching. Teachers will receive ongoing support through professional development workshops, and the project will engage the public in drug discovery through a gamified citizen science program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve educational outcomes in science, particularly in drug discovery, by equipping students and teachers with advanced tools and knowledge.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of data science into education is a growing field, this specific approach using AI for drug discovery education is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Institute for Future Intelligence, INC.
Natick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xie, Charles — Institute for Future Intelligence, INC.
- Study coordinator: Xie, Charles
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.