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Genetics at Work: Science Careers and In-progress Solutions to Modern Health Challenges

Award Number: R25GM154387
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/20/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2029

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Genetics at Work: Science Careers and In-progress Solutions to Modern Health Challenges - The overarching goal of this project is to engage middle and high school students in real-world science, with a particular focus on how biomedical research and innovation address challenges that affect their lives. The project is designed to foster early interest in science and health-related careers, and to provide exposure to the broad range of skilled technical workforce and professional positions in these fields. The project aims to advance goals outlined in the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan, including fostering a strong biomedical workforce and promoting science education. To address this goal, the Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) at the University of Utah will use its award-winning expertise to develop four innovative curriculum modules. The modules will address topics not yet included in textbooks, emphasize how science is driving real solutions to biological and health challenges, and include videos that enable students to “meet” individuals in a range of work environments. The modules will flexibly integrate with topics teachers already cover, and support student achievement of standards described in A Framework for K-12 Science Education. The project’s goals are to: GOAL 1: Introduce secondary-level students to (a) the science of developing solutions to biological and health challenges, with a focus on genetics, and (b) related careers, via new curriculum modules. Approach: Involve teachers from across the US in drafting the modules, testing them with their students, and providing feedback for refinement. Conduct a quasi-experimental efficacy study of each module’s impact on NGSS-aligned student learning using validated student assessments. GOAL 2: Prepare teachers to implement the four new modules via online professional development courses and conference workshops. Approach: Offer two, free online courses for teachers to prepare them to use the modules, and present free workshops at state and national science teacher conferences, reaching at least 300 teachers across the US. The project will take advantage of the GSLC’s award-winning expertise in developing effective interactive multimedia learning experiences; its published methods for involving teachers in curriculum development; and its extensive experience in teacher professional development. The modules will be broadly disseminated via the GSLC’s Learn.Genetics and Teach.Genetics websites, which are used annually by >16 million visitors worldwide.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $270,000 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	4/27/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$270,000
														Subtotal = $270,000

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $270,000 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	005	2	9/11/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	2	7/10/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$270,000
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	004	1	7/10/2025	OTHER REVISION	$0
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	1	6/24/2025	TERMINATION	$0
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	1	7/2/2025	OTHER REVISION	$0
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	6/3/2025	TERMINATION	$0
														Subtotal = $270,000

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $270,000 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	201 PRESIDENTS CIR	SALT LAKE CITY	UT	84112	SALT LAKE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	6/18/2024	NEW	$270,000
														Subtotal = $270,000

Grand Total All Awards = $810,000

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Genetics at Work: Science Careers and In-progress Solutions to Modern Health Challenges

Award Number: R25GM154387

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/20/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2029

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