dfusion

dfusion We innovate science-driven solutions to advance health and well-being. We are interested in a broad span of possibilities.

Science-Driven Behavioral Health Solutions

dfusion and its partners develop, test, evaluate, scale, and disseminate innovative solutions in the health and education arenas. We also offer consultation services and provide professional development opportunities to the field. We put the Diffusion of Innovation model to work in new and practical ways, building our capacity to expand implementation of

both promising and proven interventions. Through our projects, dfusion examines and promotes the steps necessary to adopt healthier behaviors and identifies effective strategies to support every stage of the adoption process. We bring particular focus to health, risk and protective factors affecting youth development, economic opportunity, and technology learning and career paths.

We won. Twice.dfusion is proud to announce that we are one of 21 winning teams of the 2026 Tools Competition -- selected...
06/23/2026

We won. Twice.

dfusion is proud to announce that we are one of 21 winning teams of the 2026 Tools Competition -- selected from over 1,400 submissions worldwide.

SkillFlix for Autistic Young Adults won in the Datasets for Education Innovation track. SkillFlix + SocialWise won in the Building Pathways to Postsecondary Success track.

SkillFlix + SocialWise provides customized personal support to autistic young adults to build the communication skills they need to successfully navigate college, work, and life.

This win belongs to every autistic young adult who trusted us with their experiences, and every researcher, educator, and teammate who believed in this work.

Learn more: https://tools-competition.org/26-winners-press-release/

dfusion has partnered with the College Autism Network to bring SkillFlix for Young Adults to their member campuses natio...
06/19/2026

dfusion has partnered with the College Autism Network to bring SkillFlix for Young Adults to their member campuses nationwide.
SkillFlix uses short, relatable videos to help autistic young adults build real-world communication and relationship skills — at their own pace, in their own space. 💡
Whether you're a student navigating college life, a parent cheering them on, or a disability services pro making your campus more inclusive — this one's for you.
🔗 Link in bio to learn more.
Hashtags:
https://www.collegeautismnetwork.org/skillflix

06/18/2026

"Playing FSML changed how I feel about math class and made me feel more motivated. Math used to be my least favorite — and then that changed."
— 6th grade student
That's why we built Fantasy Sports Math League. And that's why we're asking for your vote. 🙏
FSML is a finalist for the 2026 GEE! Learning Game People's Choice Award. If you believe kids deserve a math class that actually excites them, click the link and vote for us.
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https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Cpi9pwo8fjz5dQ
Every vote counts. Share with someone who needs to see this. 🏈

The ability to ask for help in the workplace is an essential professional skills. Workplaces and supervisors all play a ...
06/17/2026

The ability to ask for help in the workplace is an essential professional skills. Workplaces and supervisors all play a role in reducing barriers that contribute to burnout, stress, and poor health outcomes. When autistic individuals have access to meaningful accommodations, clear communication, and responsive support, they are better positioned to thrive professionally while advancing workplace equity.

Burnout and workplace challenges should not be navigated alone or treated as an individual responsibility to solve. Seeking support, requesting accommodations, and communicating workplace needs can help create more sustainable working conditions and reduce the long-term impact of stress and burnout. Prioritizing well-being is not only beneficial for individual success, but also an important part of supporting healthier workplaces and improving public health outcomes overall.

Math engagement in middle school is one of the most critical, and most difficult, challenges in education. STEMPlay Labs...
06/16/2026

Math engagement in middle school is one of the most critical, and most difficult, challenges in education. STEMPlay Labs, dfusion's game-based learning division, built Fantasy Sports Math League (FSML) to meet that challenge head-on.
FSML is a classroom program that uses the mechanics of fantasy football to teach middle school students real math: statistics, probability, data reasoning, and analytical thinking. Students draft NFL players, manage rosters, and compete — and every decision they make is grounded in math they're doing themselves.
The result is a learning environment where engagement isn't manufactured. It's intrinsic. Students aren't doing math to get to the game. They're doing math because of the game.
We believe that relevance is the engine of learning and FSML is proof of concept.

06/10/2026

🗳️ We need your vote!
Fantasy Sports Math League is a finalist for the 2026 GEE! Learning Game People's Choice Award — and we'd love your support!
FSML helps middle schoolers master fractions and math problem-solving through fantasy football. Students draft real NFL players, crunch real stats, and actually look forward to math class.
The data backs it up — but the People's Choice is decided by YOU.
👉 Take 30 seconds and cast your vote:
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Cpi9pwo8fjz5dQ
Share this with a teacher, parent, or anyone who believes math class should feel like game day. 🏈➗

At dfusion, we've long believed that knowledge alone doesn't make a great s*x ed educator — skills do. And skills requir...
06/09/2026

At dfusion, we've long believed that knowledge alone doesn't make a great s*x ed educator — skills do. And skills require practice.
That's the driving idea behind MPC VISTA: Making Proud Choices: Virtual Interactive Simulation Training Academy — and we're now taking the next critical step: a full randomized controlled trial.
MPC VISTA is an AI-powered simulation platform designed to give s*xual health educators a space to practice the moments their training rarely prepares them for: the unexpected student question, the classroom conversation that shifts into sensitive territory, the split-second decision about how to respond in a way that's accurate, affirming, and age-appropriate.
Using interactive AI simulation, educators engage with realistic classroom scenarios and receive the kind of repeated, low-stakes practice that builds genuine confidence and competency before those moments happen in front of real students.
We're launching an Randomized Controlled Trial to rigorously measure MPC VISTA's impact on educator skill, confidence, and classroom effectiveness. The randomized controlled trial is the gold standard of evidence and it reflects something fundamental about how dfusion works: we build innovative tools, and then we prove they work.

This is what the future of professional development in health education looks like. And the evidence is coming.
Interested in learning more or exploring a partnership? We'd love to connect.

06/03/2026

🏆 Big news! Fantasy Sports Math League is a finalist for the 2026 GEE! Learning Game Awards — recognized among the best educational games in the world by an international panel of judges.
The GEE! award honors games that empower learners, solve real problems, and create deep understanding. We built FSML to do exactly that — turning middle school math into game day using real NFL data, so students actually want to do the math.
We're honored to be in this company. Winners are announced at the Play Make Learn conference in Madison, WI. 🎉

The final whistle is coming. Don't let the last 3 weeks of school go into a timeout. 🏈STEMPlay Labs is dropping 20% off ...
05/30/2026

The final whistle is coming. Don't let the last 3 weeks of school go into a timeout. 🏈
STEMPlay Labs is dropping 20% off storewide on Teachers Pay Teachers — so you can finish the school year with game-based STEM activities your students will actually be excited about.
Grab your plays before the clock runs out. ⏱️
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teacherspayteachers.com/store/stemplay-labs

Your students can smell summer break from here. 👀☀️Keep them in the game with hands-on, game-based STEM activities from ...
05/28/2026

Your students can smell summer break from here. 👀☀️
Keep them in the game with hands-on, game-based STEM activities from STEMPlay Labs — and score 20% off everything in our Teachers Pay Teachers store through the end of the school year.
Because the best last play of the season? Leaving your students actually wanting more. 🏆
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teacherspayteachers.com/store/stemplay-labs

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