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Arizona State Launching New VR/AR Classes, Nonny De La Peña To Helm

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We want to provide education and support and scale toward creating more diverse and inclusive spaces within narrative and emerging media.”. The post Arizona State Launching New VR/AR Classes, Nonny De La Peña To Helm appeared first on VRScout. The program will cover everything from VR and AR to immersive journalism. Image Credit: ASU.

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zSpace to Demo VR/AR Learning Tools at ACTE Careertech Vision Event

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Immersive education solutions firm zSpace has unveiled fresh updates to its Career and Technical Education (CTE) and workforce applications. ” Doing so will exhibit the San Jose, California-based company’s pledge to empower and transform education systems worldwide.

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Google’s VR Labs Provide STEM Students With Hands-On Experience

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Unfortunately, crowded universities and the rise of online education have made it difficult for these innovators-in-training to access properly equipped labs and log their necessary hours. Arizona State University was quick to adopt the game-changing program, having implemented the technology into their online B.S.

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HTC Launches Flagship Vive Store In China

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Whether it be the countries ambitious program to integrate VR education into all Chinese schools, or, more recently, the Jiangxi Province’s massive investment $460M in support for the AR/VR sector, its clear the booming nation sees both short, and long-term potential for virtual and augmented reality. It’s no secret that China loves VR.

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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

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Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. VR technology and wrist trackers combine to offer a next-level training program.

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Unity, XRA Back Workforce Act for XR Developers

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Jessica Lindl, Vice President of Social Impact and Education, Unity Technologies Jessica Lindl : We believe this legislation represents a watershed moment for XR because it demonstrates that Congress recognizes the transformative power of immersive technologies. Jessica Lindl : We hear companies’ challenges in finding XR developers.

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Suffolk, Carnegie Mellon Universities Join Transatlantic VR Partnership

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Meta Partners with US Universities for VR Education The announcement comes after Meta Platforms launched a massive 15-university-strong initiative in September to boost VR adoption rates in the education sector. Meta’s Quest Store will host a lineup of education apps for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses.