The #GOALS program is an immersive, gamified STEM and healthcare career initiative that is working to increase middle school students’ interest in science, identification with healthcare careers, confidence, and educational aspirations, especially among underserved communities.
Rigorous evaluation of the various immersive aspects of #GOALS indicates that the program’s innovative use of a custom Roblox-based educational game provided reliable, actionable data and demonstrated that digital platforms can effectively engage students while supporting scalable, high-quality program assessment.
Game Innovation
Program Impact