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People · Places · Purpose

Public impact is the combined output of research plus teaching, framed so it is measurable, scalable, and legible to partners and the university. Every year the lab hosts multiple workshops for middle and high school students, teachers, and the general public.

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Public workshops in XR, 3D scanning, and AI that strengthen student motivation, identity, and pathways into design-tech fields. Neurodiversity research empowering autistic learners through AI and spatial design. Peer-led learning systems, with PeTe near-peer mentoring as an evidence-based model for retention and belonging.

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Health and wellbeing environments linking spatial decisions to human outcomes through biophilia and sensory research. Public-space activation through AR that adds value without damaging historic or social fabric. Safety and resilience through design-informed preparedness in high-stakes environments.

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Workforce training protocols that scale skill acquisition and safety into rural industry. Industry and community partnerships producing real deliverables, employability, and repeat collaboration. Translation and visibility: publishable evidence, toolkits, exhibitions, and narratives that make impact legible to funders and the public.

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Workshops & Events

A decade of programs that put immersive technology in the hands of Oklahoma communities, from Tribal Nation classrooms to grandparents and grandchildren side by side.

NAMSAS

NAMSAS

Structured afterschool STEM programs incorporating VR, AR, and 3D printing through spatial design activities relatable to both girls and boys, delivered through culturally responsive partnerships with Tribal Nation afterschool programs.

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OSU VR+AR Hackathon

OSU VR+AR Hackathon

Since January 2018: students from across disciplines grouped into multidisciplinary teams to solve real design questions in a weekend, with faculty coaches, industry partners, and public demos.

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VIRTUHOMA

VIRTUHOMA

A statewide gathering of VR and AR enthusiasts featuring speakers such as Vinay Narayan (HTC Vive) and Cathy Hackl, funded through the OSU Office of the Vice President for Research.

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Grandparent University

Grandparent University

An annual OSU alumni tradition where grandparents bring grandchildren to campus. The lab has hosted intergenerational making workshops since the program's earliest years.

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4-H Roundup & School Visits

4-H Roundup & School Visits

Design-with-digital-media sessions for 4-H youth and visiting middle and high school groups, introducing spatial design and immersive tools to students across Oklahoma.

Underrepresented Populations in STEM

Underrepresented Populations in STEM

Workshops hosting Native American middle school girls and Latino youth through the Unidos Program, encouraging STEM-focused pathways, plus public workshops at the RIATA Center downtown.

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Want us to host a workshop for you?

We love working with the community. If you would like the lab to host a workshop for your school, organization, or group, get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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