August 21 2018
Immersive Media Timeline
2018
August 1 2018
The First Impressions virtual reality (VR) module receives a 2018 Campus Technology Impact Award in the Teaching and Learning category. Developed in partnership with the Global Training Initiative (GTI) through a DELTA Exploratory Grant, the First Impressions interactive VR experience allows…
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July 24 2018
Professor Michael Kanters and Creative Director Mike Cuales present at the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Annual Conference. The session “Virtual Reality Training: The Future of Employee Training in Venue Management” highlights the…
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June 26 2018
Mike Cuales and Bethanne Tobey facilitate a workshop on the Sport and Entertainment Venue Management 360 VR video-based training program. The session focused on how the program was created, what guided the development process, and how…
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June 25 2018
Through an exploratory grant project, DELTA worked with Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Organic Chemistry Labs Maria Gallardo-Williams to produce immersive, virtual reality organic chemistry lab experiences. The team used a first-person point-of-view approach…
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June 1 2018
GTI acquires 45 Oculus Go headsets to conduct the GlobalVR First Impressions module while hosting their international students. DELTA collaborated with GTI on the First Impressions VR module.
May 21 2018
The First Impressions VR module developed in partnership with the Global Training Initiative wins a 2018 International Serious Play Award Bronze Medal for excellence in games designed for higher education.
May 1 2018
DELTA works with Liveplant.net to explore applications for live 360° video capture, evaluate workflow and distribution of 4k stereoscopic VR video.
April 17 2018
DELTA and the Department of Computer Science facilitate a space to showcase a variety of innovative and cutting-edge projects from across NC State at the 10th annual East Coast Game Conference (ECGC).
March 22 2018
Professor and 2016-2018 DELTA Faculty Michael Kanters along with Assistant Professor Kyle Bunds lead a workshop titled “Improving Curriculum through Industry Partnerships and Virtual Reality.” The workshop highlights DELTA’s partnership with Parks, Recreation and Tourism…
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2017
December 18 2017
Creative Director Mike Cuales represents DELTA and NC State at NY EdTech Week in a virtual panel alongside Harvard University and New York University on innovative applications of virtual reality in higher education.
November 6 2017
DELTA hosts incoming DELTA Grant faculty to provide an opportunity to get exposure to various types of VR, AR, MR technology and experience some of the products that were developed for various courses.
November 1 2017
DELTA partnered with the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) to explore immersive 3D scanning technologies for campus tours and online learning. DASA focused on developing tours of University Housing facilities allowing prospective students…
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September 1 2017
DELTA developed two VR modules providing students with an immersive interactive tour of PNC Arena and the many careers and responsibilities that exist within an entertainment venue. The modules were also used as a staff…
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September 1 2017
DELTA partners with Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) to initiate the purchase of the Matterport 3D capture system in an effort to “virtualize” campus over the course of 2-3 years. DASA will focus…
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August 16 2017
With the help of a DELTA Exploratory Grant, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Kofi Boone successfully incorporates virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) technology into landscape architecture courses LAR 500 and LAR 502 and architecture course ARC 503 studio.
August 10 2017
DELTA awards three exploratory grants for incorporating virtual reality (VR) into the classroom: Clint Stevenson for food science (FS 250), Maria Gallardo-Williams for organic chemistry labs (CH 222), and Muntazar Monsur for landscape architecture (LAR…
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July 1 2017
As part of an exploratory grant project, Creative Director of New Media Development Mike Cuales leads DELTA’s work with Global Training Initiative (GTI) to create an immersive VR experience that gives students and professionals a better understanding…
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June 26 2017
After wrapping up three 360° VR video productions at different locations across North Carolina, DELTA’s project team share their experiences working on a DELTA Exploratory Grant that aim to give Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity (BIO…
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June 1 2017
Mike Cuales, Cathi Dunnagan and Bethanne Tobey give seven tips for getting started with VR in the June 2017 edition of the Campus Technology Magazine.