This federal Project Grant award, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.212 - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program), provides $175,000 to Graded Gaming, LLC to develop and test a virtual reality (VR) simulation module for advanced foods and nutrition education. The project aims to create an AI-powered, immersive learning platform that teaches healthy nutritional choices and culinary skills to combat diet-related chronic diseases, while fostering critical thinking, career readiness, community engagement, and cultural competency around diverse food traditions. Key project objectives include assessing the system's usability, measuring student knowledge acquisition, and obtaining positive stakeholder feedback. Upon successful completion of the Phase I feasibility and usability evaluation by February 2025, the ultimate goal is to deliver a captivating, user-friendly educational product that promotes lifelong health, food sustainability, and inclusive learning opportunities.
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