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

How Kids Fell in Love with Hand Hygiene

Bubble Beats Handwashing Trainer at 2023 Ed Games Expo Ed Games Expo, The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, 9/20/2023 As Principal Investigator on multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, I’ve been fortunate to work […]

Why Players Love Learning History With Election Lab Online?

“After playing more than 50 ELO games, I finally reached the top of the leaderboard!” one player exclaimed. Read more insights about September 10th ELO event.

Hand Hygiene Trainer Research & Video Going to Geneva ICPIC2025!

We are excited to share some wonderful news—our team has been selected to present at the 8th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC), taking place September 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland!

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 […]