• Three key services from the Pumerantz Library

    Pumerantz Library VRLC 287 E 3rd St, Pomona, CA, United States

    Our goal at the library is to make the process of finding information as seamless as possible. This workshop will highlight our services and technologies available for checkout. Also, find out how you can access materials from some of our partnering libraries and how you can contribute to our collection. We will be covering: The…

  • A history of Haptics and VR

    The talk is a brief walk through the history of haptics and VR as well as a look at where we stand with VR and haptics right now and where it is going. We will also have a demonstration of several use cases for VR and haptics in medical and other fields and VRgluv’s cutting…

  • How Virtual Reality is already changing Healthcare

    Zoom

    Dr. Ajit Sachdeva, Director of Education with the American College of Surgeons said “VR has reached a tipping point in medicine.”  “We are seeing more and more of this incorporated faster than ever before.”. Although Medical VR is a relatively new and wide field there are increasingly great examples of VR having a positive effect…

  • Ready (head) Set Go!! Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education – The “I belong” project

    Zoom

    Come learn how an interprofessional team at WesternU planned, developed and implemented a Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education. You will leave with an understanding of the technology and time required to devise your own collaborative immersive education project. Learning objectives:   1) Describe how technology in the classroom can be used as a…

  • The Metaverses – What Where, How, and Why

    Zoom

    This workshop will explore some of the several metaverses that currently exist. We will discuss the differences, specialties, and where to find them.  We will compare ways to access a metaverse from using a computer, low-cost headsets, or high-end systems. 

  • Ready (Head) Set Go!! Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education – The “I Belong” project

    Bartlett Theatre HPC 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA, United States

    Come try out the Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education created by an interprofessional research team at WesternU. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the technology and hand-ons experience to jumpstart your own immersive education project.   Learning objectives:   1) Describe how technology in the classroom can be used as…

  • Thinking about 3D this Holiday Season? Here’s some considerations before you buy.

    Zoom

    This holiday season has never been easier to find affordable options to enter into the 3D world. Be it 3D printing or VR immersion, gift with guidance from our experienced 3D staff. In this session we will discuss consumer considerations when buying 3D printers and virtual reality headsets. For as little as $200, you can…

  • XR Demo Day: Explore the Latest Mixed-Reality Technologies in Medical Education!

    Zoom

    Attention all medical professionals and technology enthusiasts! Do you want to stay ahead of the game and be at the forefront of innovative medical teaching? Then you won't want to miss out on the XR Demo Day hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL)! We are excited to invite you to…

  • VRARA Healthcare Forum

    Online

    About Interact virtually! Our virtual forum will bring together leading digital healthcare vendors and end-users from across the world! We expect 1,000+ attendees and 60+ speakers. In addition to keynotes, rapid presentations, sessions, demos, expert panels, we will have the best-in-class 1-on-1 online networking where you can build meaningful connections! See highlights from our forum last year. Look forward…