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Science communication in extended & virtual reality? Northeastern’s Eileen McGivney shares insights
Fanuel Muindi visits Dr. Eileen McGivney, Assistant Professor at Northeastern University to discuss the potential of #virtualreality and immersive media in education and science engagement.
Dr. McGivney provides insights into her research, particularly how VR can simulate experiences like Antarctic expeditions, enhancing students’ understanding of scientific professions. She highlights, “I like the idea of bringing experiences in that let people apply [their knowledge].”
The conversation touches on the challenges of accessibility and the role of VR in bridging gaps for underrepresented communities. Dr. McGivney notes, “We really risk segmenting society regarding who has access.”
They also discuss VR’s capacity for public engagement on critical issues like climate change and the importance of expanding VR content creation to diverse populations.
Chapters
0:36 Last on QOTD
1:39 Meet Eileen McGivney
2:15 VR Lab Tour
3:41 VR in Education
4:57 Antarctic VR Experience
8:33 VR Learning Goals
9:02 XR Terminology
10:45 Immersive Education
13:57 Student Emotions in VR
18:12 Accessibility Issues
20:25 VR for Schools
23:23 Classroom VR Use
24:11 VR Accessibility Gaps
26:57 Co-Production in VR
29:44 VR Adaptability
31:27 Diverse VR Research
32:02 VR and Public Engagement
34:17 Climate Change VR
36:46 Actionable Awareness
37:57 Future of VR in Science
Fanuel Muindi is a former neuroscientist turned civic science scholar-journalist and entrepreneur. He is a Professor of Practice in the College of Arts, Media, and Design at Northeastern University where he leads the Civic Science Media Lab. Dr. Muindi received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and PhD in Organismal Biology from Morehouse College and Stanford University respectively. He completed his postdoctoral training at MIT.
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