Built on evidence.
Driven by impact.
Our work is grounded in research supported by national research networks including the National Science Foundation and the Institute of Education Sciences to ensure rigor, measurability, and real-world effectiveness.
Why Research Matters
At Ingenia Learning, research isn't an afterthought, it’s foundational.
We don't just believe our approach works. We test it.
Every curriculum module, digital experience, and learning tool we create is informed by learning science and validated through rigorous study. We partner with academic researchers and evaluation experts to ensure our solutions deliver measurable outcomes.
This commitment to evidence means educators and partners can trust that what we build actually moves the needle on knowledge, self-efficacy, and career awareness.
Our Research Partners
Backed by the nation's leading research networks.
Game Based Learning Randomized Controlled Trial
FOCUS
Evaluating the impact of game-based learning + hands-on activities on STEM knowledge and self-efficacy in elementary students.
SAMPLE
515 4th and 5th grade students.
KEY FINDING
Students in the gameplay + activity condition significantly outperformed control students on knowledge outcomes, demonstrating that interactive, career-connected curriculum improves learning.
EVALUATION PARTNER
Rockman et al Cooperative
BRITE Project: Building STEM Identity in Girls (NSF)
FOCUS
How community-building, hands-on activities, and role model exposure influence STEM identity in girls.
PARTNERS
Florida State University (lead researchers), National Girls Collaborative Project (curriculum), Ingenia Learning (platform development).
REACH
400+ girls across 10 sites nationwide, with program reach doubling from year one to year two.
KEY OUTCOME
Increased engagement and greater awareness of STEM career pathways through collaborative online learning community.
AI-Powered Personalized Learning Engine (NSF SBIR)
FOCUS
Developing a recommendation system that sparks curiosity in young learners through personalized STEM activity sequencing.
INNOVATION
Computational models of novelty using Natural Language Processing to match learners with activities at the edge of their interests, balancing familiarity with discovery.
KEY OUTCOME
New AI model variants consistently outperformed baseline models in novelty and personalization metrics.
DATASET
2,500+ STEM activities with AI-generated metadata for keywords, interests, and STEAM content distribution.
Featured Research
Studies that shape what we build.
What We Measure
Outcomes that matter.
Self-Efficacy
Career Awareness & Interest
STEM Identity
Engagement
Knowledge & Skill Acquisition
Do students believe they can succeed in STEM?
Can students name STEM careers?
Are they interested in pursuing them?
Do students see themselves as someone who can do STEM?
Are students actively participating and enjoying the learning experience?
Are students learning the content? Can they apply it?
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