Author: Jasminka Criley, MD

Dr. Jasminka Vukanovic-Criley MD, FACP, FHM is a multiple award-winning physician, hospitalist, healthcare & education innovator & Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. She is a career mentor & advisor to undergraduate, graduate & postgraduate students & faculty across medicine, science & education. As Founder & CEO of Indelible Learning, Dr. Criley leads a systems-based approach to learning grounded in the belief that we grow geniuses by making complex systems visible, before real-world decisions carry irreversible consequences. Her research focuses on designing evidence-driven digital games & simulations that help people see, question, & improve systems across health, civics, science & human behavior. Dr Criley is a sought-after speaker, a founding Board member of Physician’s Weekly & an advocate for learning experiences that build judgment, agency & healthier institutions. She can be reached on X at @criley_md and at www.linkedin.com/in/jasminka-criley-md

From Misfit to Visionary: Supporting Gifted Who Think Differently

While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who DO.

Bubble Beats Trainer: The Surprising Way Students Learned How to Wash Their Hands Better

By Bianca Cardona
BBT is a game that beautifully blends education with interaction and fun. There is some secret formula at play! With the right approach, even something as routine as handwashing can be transformed into engaging habits that last a lifetime.

How Announcing One Talk Sparked Gratitude, Growth, and Reflection

Gratitude is a habit. When practiced, gratitude has the power to change our lives – for the better. Yet too often, in the rush of deadlines, rejections, pivots, and possibilities, we forget to be grateful for what we have. We dwell on failures. We compare. We complain. We focus on what’s missing instead of what’s […]

2nd Graders Love Learning Handwashing with Bubble Beats Game

By Jonathan Ross:
Observation of 2nd graders playing the Bubble Beats game and learning proper handwashing skills

Building Impactful Educational Games? Learn How to Secure Funding at Serious Play 2025

Are you building impactful educational games? We are excited to announce that Dr Jasminka Criley and Stuart Criley are invited to speak at the 2025 Serious Play Conference in Rochester, NY.

Election Lab Game Named Finalist for Prestigious 2025 GEE! Awards – Now It Needs Your Vote

We’re thrilled to share that Election Lab Game has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 GEE! Learning Game Awards. The GEE! Awards recognize excellence in educational game design and are judged by international leaders in the field. Indeed, these awards celebrate innovation, impact, and excellence in educational games. To learn more about the […]

The Most Common Infections in Schools-and How to Prevent Them

Why talk about the most common infections in schools and how to prevent them? Because, in school and college settings, infections can spread fast. Close quarters, shared spaces, and group activities make classrooms fertile ground for infections to spread. The most common being respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) infections. It started with a single student sneezing […]

A Game That Is Easy To Learn, Not Easy to Master

Technology is often touted as “easy to use.” But is that really the case? Or is it more accurate to say that it is “easy to learn to use”? For the team behind Election Lab, the difference is clear—and that’s what makes the game so compelling. Our journey with the Election Lab is a story […]

Germs Love Your Hands: Discover Which Parts They Love Most

Germs love your hands. Do different areas of our hands harbor different germs? Scientific evidence is complex but it seems that different areas of skin in general (and hands) do harbor different types of germs. Our hands are like a sprawling metropolis — and not all neighborhoods are equally safe! Different areas of our hands […]

Difference Between Norovirus & GI Virus & How To Prevent Outbreak?

Norovirus vs. GI Virus: what is the real difference? And does it even matter? The answer is: yes it does. Knowing the difference between Norovirus and other GI viruses can change how quickly you stop the spread and protect your community.