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

> **NIH NIH R44** · INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS, INC. · 2024 · $977,269

## Abstract

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.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 11008158
- **Project number:** 2R44GM143981-02
- **Recipient organization:** INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS, INC.
- **Principal Investigator:** John Paul Condon
- **Activity code:** R44 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $977,269
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2021-09-13 → 2026-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11008158

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 11008158, Biomedical Sensing, Measurement, and Instrumentation with hands-on activities to promote healthcare-related careers (2R44GM143981-02). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/11008158. Licensed CC0.

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