Clean Hospitals Day: Join the Movement for Safer Care
October 20th is Clean Hospitals Day (CHD). What is CHD? It is an initiative and a reminder to strengthen hygiene and infection prevention in healthcare facilities worldwide. While significant progress has been made in preventing some healthcare-associated infections (HAI), there is still much more work needed to be done (CDC 1). Why Does Keeping Hospital […]
Learning That Heals: Inspiring Hope on World Mental Health Day
Our work began with gifted learners, but the principles of compassion, challenge, and connection to authentic, real-world problems uplift every learner. Mental health is strengthened when education honors the whole person: body, mind, and potential.
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 […]
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 […]