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Virtual Reality in the Classroom

Penn State Fayette introduces virtual reality to the classroom

3/16/18

Information Technology Services at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus demonstrated use of virtual reality technology for an integrative arts course on March 14 in the recently renovated Engineering and Arts Suite. Students will use the VR technology to design objects in virtual reality for the purpose of 3-D printing.

digital image simulating a human skull with facial structure as front view

Blausen donates medical images, digital animations to University Libraries

3/9/18

Penn State University Libraries’ recent gift from 2014 Penn State Alumni Fellow Bruce E. Blausen provides three years’ access to an extensive collection of digital images and video animations depicting human health and medical scenarios. The gift increases students’ online access to study detailed renderings and animated simulations, but the future student impact of the collection may offer even greater, immersive potential.

graphic representing machine-learning

Can computers be creative?

11/13/17

Researchers from Penn State have received $900,000 to teach computers how to generate original design ideas and then determine if those ideas are technically feasible which, in terms of national security, would give the United States a considerable competitive advantage in our technology industries.

Crystal Farrell and Rachel Finnegan participate in a virtual reality applications session.

Goggles on, girls enjoy (virtual) trip to New York City

3/31/17

Twenty girls from Harbor Creek High School and Chautauqua Lake Secondary School participated in Penn State Behrend's first Women in Computing Day, which was designed to expose them to careers that are made possible by majoring in computing or information technology.

Dr. Conrad Tucker, professor of computer science at Penn State

Heard on Campus: Conrad Tucker on teaching in a virtual-reality environment

3/23/17

Conrad Tucker, assistant professor of engineering design, industrial engineering and computer science at Penn State, and director of the DATA Lab, studies how virtual-reality environments can support learning. He spoke at the Institute for Cyber Science ICS-ACI social March 22 in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park.

A Pikachu stuffed animal is shown in the grass.

Still have some holiday shopping to do? We've got you covered

12/7/16

The mad dash is almost here. It’s time to get those final holiday gifts before it’s too late. Still scrambling for ideas? Don’t worry, Penn State Behrend’s faculty and staff members have you covered. Here are some of their top suggestions for gifts that are both fun and educational.

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