Brazilian Fulbright Scholar Bibiana Mayer Steckel wears a VR headset and a haptic vest, a wearable device that provides tactile feedback (vibrations and sensations) to the torso, making VR experiences feel more immersive.
An early experience at THON set Mya McElhinney on a path to Penn State, and into a career in oncology nursing. She has accepted a position at UPMC Shadyside, in Pittsburgh.
Students at Penn State Greater Allegheny test virtual reality tools for student-led communication research made possible through immersive virtual reality and artificial intelligence driven technology.
Professors at the Beaver, Behrend and Greater Allegheny campuses are focusing not only on teaching students how to use AI, but on teaching AI literacy that incorporates ethical and critical use of the emerging technology.