Opportunity
NIH Reporter #1R44GM161237-01
NIH Solicitation for PhysioSim Physiology Simulation Education Kits and Curriculum Development
Buyer
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Posted
October 04, 2023
Identifier
1R44GM161237-01
NAICS
541715, 541720
NIGMS, part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking proposals for the development of PhysioSim, a physiology simulation education kit for pre-college students and teachers. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Products and Services Requested: - PhysioSim Physiology Simulation Education Kit - Interactive simulation system for teaching physiology concepts - Designed for pre-college students and teachers - Curriculum Development - Comprehensive curriculum and classroom activities tailored to the PhysioSim kit - Evaluation Services - End-user studies to assess system effectiveness and usability - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on health-related STEM education tools - Emphasis on promoting health-science careers among students - System must be production-ready and student-friendly - Includes both product development and educational evaluation - Estimated Contract Value: - $969,833
Description
The project aims to create an innovative interactive physiology simulation product for pre-college students to promote health-science careers. It addresses the need for health-related STEM educational tools, focusing on hands-on activities that demonstrate clinical relevance of physiology. The objectives include creating a production-ready physiology simulation system, developing a comprehensive curriculum and classroom activities, and evaluating the system through end-user studies. This project targets the growing demand for health-related STEM workforce training, filling a gap in existing educational products that focus on health sciences and human biology.