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Spongelab Interactive is an educational science game organization who in 2011 launched the website spongelab.com. Spongelab Interactive was founded in 2007 by three individuals: Spongelab Interactive is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and creates their own games for the global education community. The organization brings together scientists, educators, artists, animators and programmers creating interactive learning. Some clients include: University of Guelph, Centennial College, SMART and the University of Toronto.
 * Andrea Bielecki, HBSc, founder of InViVo Communication Inc. a leading healthcare interactive company.
 * Reg Bronskill, President and CEO of The Bronskill Group Inc.
 * Jeremy Friedberg, PhD in molecular genetics and biotechnology from University of Guelph.

History
Spongelab Interactive began as a consulting, and design & production firm for science communication and eLearning. In 2007, Spongelab introduced version one of Genomic Digital Lab which was originally known as Genomic Explorer, a museum installation. It was hosted at numerous museums in North America and introduced people to genomics, plants & plant cells, agriculture and other topics. It was co-developed by three scientists from Purdue University. In version two of Genomic Digital Lab, Spongelab created a software downloadable edition that consumers could purchase. It broke the game into three interactive pieces. The third version was broken down into eight additional games and simulations. It provided built-in game-based assessment. In 2011, Spongelab redesigned their website Spongelab.com as a science eLearning platform.

Awards
(1) National Science Foundation - International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge."Special Report". September 25, 2008

(2) National Science Foundation - International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge."Special Report". February 19, 2010

(3) Zelkowitz, R. "2008 Visualization Challenge winners", Science, 321(5897):1768.

(4) Torrice, M. "2009 Visualization Challenge winners", Science, 327(5968):946.

(5) "World Summit Award", April 27, 2009.

(6) Oldenburg, D. "Parents' Choice Awards: Website", September 10, 2009.

(7) Adobe Max Awards. "Honorable Mention", September 2, 2009

(8) Honorable Mention for Interactive Games 2011 International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge National Science Foundation, Build a Body.