Thank you to Animation Career Review for including VAR in their "Top 10 Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Schools on the East Coast - 2021 College Rankings". Penn State Behrend’s VR/AR programs (i.e., VAR Lab and DIGIT) ranked 26th nationally among all universities, 14th nationally among Public Schools and Colleges, and 9th on the east coast. Click
Thank you to Penn State Behrend's VAR Lab for sharing this informative article about Serenity, a mental health and mindfulness app developed by a team of students at the lab. The article highlights the app's features, including tracking emotions and suggesting activities and resources to ease stress and depression, and discusses the team's dedication to
Thank you to Penn State Behrend's School of Humanities and Social Sciences for publishing the Fall 2021 newsletter, which features an article titled "Bringing History to Life," discussing how the VAR Lab's virtual and augmented reality programs are being used to enhance history education by providing students with immersive, hands-on experiences. Click here to read
Thank you to Penn State Behrend's School of Humanities and Social Sciences for publishing the Fall 2021 newsletter, which features an article titled "Visit the Gorge from Home," discussing the virtual reality experience of exploring the Niagara Gorge through VAR's immersive technology. Click here to read the article: https://issuu.com/psbehrend/docs/h_ss-newsletter-fall-2021/s/13674535
This article by the Center for eLearning Initiatives at Penn State Behrend discusses how virtual and augmented reality programs are being used to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for students across a variety of disciplines. The article also highlights how the VAR Lab at Penn State Behrend is leveraging these technologies across campus. Click here
We want to extend our gratitude to the Hagen History Center for hosting a successful reopening event, as reported by erienewsnow.com. The article highlights the large turnout of visitors who attended the center's reopening after six months of closure due to COVID-19. To learn more about the event and the Hagen History Center, click here:
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Shelton, the Director of the VAR Lab, has been named as one of Erie’s "40 under 40" honorees in the class of 2021 by the ErieReader. This coveted recognition celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, entrepreneurial skills, and leadership qualities, driving progress and advancement in their
The VAR Lab team, comprised of Marcus Jacobs and Dr. Chris Shelton, is thrilled to have showcased their Virtual Hike of the Wintergreen Gorge project in collaboration with Behrend's Alumni Relations Director and Sustainability Coordinator, as a part of Penn State's annual We Are alumni event. This event is traditionally held at the University Park
"Virtual Reality: More Than Fun and Games" Interested in learning more about how virtual reality is revolutionizing industries beyond gaming? Check out Penn State Behrend's Rise and Shine Webinar Series featuring Dr. Shelton and Research Assistant, Erica Juriasingani, who talk about the lab's projects and plans for the future! In this webinar, you'll discover how
We want to express our appreciation to erienewsnow.com for covering the innovative work of Penn State Behrend students in creating a mental health app called "Serene". The app provides personalized self-care plans and resources to improve mental health, and we applaud the students for using their skills to make a positive impact. To learn more
