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Biomedical Sensing, Measurement, and Instrumentation with hands-on activities to promote healthcare-related careers

Award Number: R44GM143981
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: 09/13/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2026

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Biomedical Sensing, Measurement, and Instrumentation with hands-on activities to promote healthcare-related careers - Project Summary/Abstract Proposed is an innovative product using the latest biomedical sensors to create hands-on activities for students. It will help teachers increase their students’ exposure of students to health sciences and promote healthcare-related careers. Significance: Due to concerns that the United States will not have the workforce needed to meet industry demands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers, significant focus has been placed on STEM education. Across the US, the growing implementation of STEM programs has quite visibility taken form through the addition of robotics, maker spaces, 3D printers, and virtual reality into classrooms and after-school programs. However, the majority of the fastest growing occupations are in health-related fields, and, thus, it is vital for STEM programs to also provide engaging and diverse pathways to introduce students to health career opportunities. Phase I established the feasibility of the proposed system and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that a product that engages students in activities rooted in health science will increase interest and the belief they can successfully pursue healthcare-related careers. Specific Aims: In Phase II, IDL will 1) Create a production-ready and student-friendly system; 2) Develop a comprehensive curriculum and series of classroom activities; and 3) Evaluate the system with a study of end-users.


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: 2025 ( Subtotal = $1,110,955 )
2025	2025	INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS INC	861 E HENNEPIN AVE STE 450	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	3	7/9/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,110,955
2025	2024	INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS INC	861 E HENNEPIN AVE STE 450	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	6/5/2025	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $1,110,955

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $977,269 )
2024	2024	INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS INC	861 E HENNEPIN AVE STE 450	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	9/10/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$977,269
														Subtotal = $977,269

Grand Total All Awards = $2,088,224

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Biomedical Sensing, Measurement, and Instrumentation with hands-on activities to promote healthcare-related careers

Award Number: R44GM143981

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: 09/13/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2026

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